What does it take to build one of Texas's largest hemp companies from scratch — in one of the most regulated industries in America?   
  
This is the real founder story of Hometown Hero.  
  
In this video, the three co-founders of Hometown Hero sit down together for the first time to share the unfiltered startup story behind building Hometown Hero from a blank page idea to becoming one of the fastest-growing companies in the country. Coast Guard veteran and CEO Lukas Gilkey, along with his two co-founders, walk through the entrepreneurship lessons, marketing pivots, personal sacrifices, and defining moments that shaped the company into what it is today.  
  
If you've ever wondered what it really takes to build a business in a restricted industry — where the rules change overnight, your product is constantly under legal scrutiny, and mainstream support is off the table — this is the founder story you need to watch!  
  
What you'll learn:  
\- How Hometown Hero went from idea to one of Texas's largest hemp manufacturers  
\- The biggest challenges of starting a company in the hemp industry  
\- What their entrepreneurship and marketing backgrounds taught them about growth  
\- The moments they almost quit — and what kept them going  
\- Why veteran-owned businesses in hemp are leading the charge  
  


The Untold Story Behind Texas's Largest Hemp Company