My friend lent me $150,000 from his kids' college fund so I could start my business. We are now both millionaires.

Courtesy of Curtis McGill Scott Houdashell invented an egg-decorating tool while celebrating with his friend's kids. His friend lent him $150,000, borrowed from his children's college funds. Nine years later, their company does over $8 million in annual revenue. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Scott Houdashell and his cofounder, Curtis McGill, co-founders of Hey Buddy Hey Pal. It has been edited for length and clarity. Back in 2015, I was hanging out at my friend Curti...