28-Year-Old CEO of Kickback Makes Money Selling Retro Tech
Business Insider • • business
Key Points:
- London Glorfield, also known as London Jackson, founded Kickback in 2024 to offer retro and refurbished tech products that provide a nostalgic and less overwhelming alternative to modern digital devices.
- Kickback's product lineup includes cassette tapes, record players, portable CD players, refurbished Motorola Razrs, and point-and-shoot cameras, appealing to young consumers seeking to unplug and embrace "dumb tech."
- Nostalgia for early 2000s technology drives Kickback's design and marketing, emphasizing a simpler, offline lifestyle while leveraging social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok for brand promotion.
- In 2025, Kickback generated over $750,000 in revenue and $460,000 in gross profit, supported by $300,000 in venture capital funding, though the business experiences fluctuating monthly income.
- Jackson aims to expand Kickback's team and stabilize operations, capitalizing on a cultural shift away from constant phone use and growing consumer interest in analog-inspired tech.