[quote style=”boxed”]I bring ideas to life by identifying what I can bring to a tension or challenge, finding the community of people who can support, teach and challenge me about said issue and putting in the sweat and tears to make my vision happen.[/quote] Simran Sethi is a journalist, strategist…
[quote]I would say stay curious and push yourself to do something new and different. Take risks. Not only about your business, but about other things you’re passionate about and people in general.[/quote] Insightful, driven, and passionate, Jason Jannati is a devoted brand strategist and leader in energy efficiency. As a…
[quote style=”boxed”]Similar to a stand-up comic, I first test my material with people who are close to me. If they tell me the idea sucks, I’ll ask a bunch of people I don’t know until someone’s says they like it.[/quote] Mike Bellamente is the director of Climate Counts, a national…
[quote style=”boxed”]Start every day by asking yourself, ‘What am I going to do today to improve the business or product/service that I’m selling?’ If you are not happy with yesterday, ask yourself, ‘What can I do today to be more successful?'[/quote] Clayton Preble is the founder and president of GenSpring…
[quote style=”boxed”]With experience, I’ve come to realize it is okay to hear [naysayers] out and then move on. Don’t let them drain you or your energy.[/quote] Brian is a startup junkie who has guided early stage companies from concept through exit. Prior to founding Peppermint Energy, he founded Milo Belle…
From at-home mushroom farms to reusable diapers to bamboo bikes, the ideas of the following green entrepreneurs we interviewed are unexpected, effective and earth-friendly. We’d like to take a minute to celebrate the super green Mensches who realize that they can, in fact, make a living while helping to preserve…
[quote style=”boxed”]Be passionate. Be diligent. Have integrity. Provide exceptional service. Show gratitude.[/quote] Vina Lustado is the founder of Sol Haus Design, a firm that specializes in sustainable building. After receiving an architectural degree from University of Southern California, Vina worked with notable offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago and…
[quote style=”boxed”]This is good management advice for anyone really: always thank those who help you. Always commend people when they do a good job. Follow the golden rule and treat others how you would like to be treated. It’s pretty simple, yet so many people don’t bother with it.[/quote] Beth…
Meet Beth Bell – President and Founder of Green Product Placement
[quote style=”boxed”]Constantly push yourself out of your comfort zone.[/quote] Janette Eusebio Harwell is the founder of Box Play for Kids LLC, a company that makes eco-friendly, 100% recycled, custom-designed stickers that turn throw-away boxes commonly found in the recycling bin into repurposed, fun and simple toys. Janette graduated from Otis/Parsons…
Who are you and what do you do? My name is Holden Bonwit. I am a slight-eco-geek, a breakfast-cooker, an ultimate frisbee player, a hammock-sitter, and I enjoy exploring my world via walking, running, unicycling, bicycling, motorcycling, hitchhiking, and regular ole’ roadtrippin’. I’m a mechanical engineer who has a decade…