She dropped out of college at 18. Now her hardware-as-a-service startup is disrupting a multibillion-dollar industry

Claire Coder turned a frustrating bathroom moment into a 34 million-product empire.

Claire Coder, founder of Aunt Flow. [Photos: Courtesy company]

Imagine walking into a professional event, feeling the sudden, unmistakable onset of your period, and realizing you’re unprepared. You rush to the restroom, only to find a rusted, coin-operated metal box demanding a quarter. In 2026, who even carries a quarter?

For Claire Coder,........

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