Whenever I have an idea or thought, I record it on my smartphone. That way I never forget anything. And when I have the time to address that idea, I’ll take action. Anlynn (Hang) Liu is a co-founder of Boston startup Lifestone, which has developed a pocked-sized wellness device that…
The strongest trees in the forest aren’t those trees which are most protected. The strongest trees are the ones which must struggle against the elements and other trees and surmount them against the odds to survive. Ever pass up a delicious buffalo wing or BBQ rib because you were worried…
Meet Michael and Michelle Lefrancois – Co-Founders of Wingerz
Most successful entrepreneurs started off as unsuccessful entrepreneurs who keep trying. Boban is a mechanical engineer by training and a tinkerer at heart. He brings more than a decade of experience in software design and development. Barracuda was born out of his passion for design and innovation and his desire…
Always confront, reflect on, and analyze both your mistakes and your successes to fully digest root causes and strengthen your perspective for the road ahead. Kevin Yamazaki is the founder and CEO of Sidebench, a leading enterprise innovation lab and venture studio in Los Angeles. Sidebench works with startups and…
I love the opportunity to build a relationship with a customer… it’s these interactions where I receive great feedback about my products and where I have the opportunity to make someone else happy and satisfied. Kirsten Chapman is the founder of Kleynimals stainless steel toy keys for baby. Kleynimals satisfy…
Hard work. Hard work. Hard work. I am not the smartest or most charismatic. I rely on hard work. Kenton Lee is the 30 year-old Founder and Executive Director of Because International – a nonprofit organization committed to practical compassion. Their first project is something he invented called The Shoe…
Meet Kenton Lee – Founder and Executive Director of Because International
I listen, admit my mistakes, and move on. I also give referrals as often as possible and thank those who have given me a hand up. Meghan Khaitan is the founder of MyBuckleMate. A must-have for road trips and carpools, MyBuckleMate keeps back seat buckles propped up and easy to…
I find reading to be like the human version of a copy-paste of a file on a computer. In many ways, you can copy from the author’s head, and paste onto yours. It really is an “awesome hack” – yeah, I am sticking with that. An agent of change, Richie…
I make a “To-Day” list every day of the top five items I need to get accomplished that day. Some days I get more than five done and some days I only may get two done, but having a list keeps me focused on moving the needle everyday. Chad Soderholm…
[quote style=”boxed”]I would not be afraid to talk to people about my idea to get it started and network to find resources I needed to make it.[/quote] In the spring of 2009 Erin Balogh was a busy mother of two little girls and working full time as an Emergency room…