Follow your heart and do whatever your instincts tell you. Take risks or be conservative, but always do what you believe in. Don’t second-guess yourself. A.D. Dolphin, grandson of 1940’s and 50’s music mogul John Dolphin, launched his company, Dherbs Inc., in 2004. Dherbs catalyzed an evolution in the use…
Persistence. You have to get very comfortable with hearing “no” and “sorry, that’s not possible.” That tends to make us more resolved to find a way to make something work. There’s always a way. Dan Schatt is a recognized expert in payments, mobile commerce and retail financial services innovation and…
Don’t let other’s negativity deter you from pursuing your dreams and making them realities. Andy Bilinsky is the co-founder of Lensabl – an LA based start-up focused on improving how consumers purchase replacement lenses (both prescription and non) all from the comfort of their own home. Where did the idea…
Surround yourself with mentors and listen to what they have to say. Jaime Staalenburg started with very humble beginnings. It was his mother, originally from Mexico, who taught him the importance of having pride in what you do as well as the opportunities this country can bestow to those who…
I think working your butt off is necessary, but if you enjoy your work and if you are passionate about it, it doesn’t have to be a struggle. Jessica Bartram is cofounder of Emery Clothing Collection, an online women’s boutique. She also runs a coaching practice, JessicaBartram.com, where she helps…
Meet Jessica Bartram – Co-founder of Emery Clothing Collection
Stop talking and just start working on it. Either it works or it does not, but by doing something about it you can move deeper into the idea, or onto other ideas. Robert is the founder of twinkl. He is from Iceland, but has spent the bigger part of his…
Be the best at building your network and try to have as many new experiences as possible. Latif Jamani grew up in London, England, before moving to Canada as a teenager. The 17 years that he spent overseas provided him with a multinational perspective that he applies to all aspects…
You must learn to be your biggest believer and advocate but also your toughest critic. At just 33 years old, Steve is one of the most World’s most successful entrepreneurs and investors. He is a former Senior Advisory Board member of Honor, an on-demand senior-based home healthcare tech company. (recently,…
Being able to sit back and analyze my mistakes is something I’m always working on. Jesse Kaufman is CEO and founder of ShippingTree, a provider of cloud-based logistics and e-commerce fulfillment services for consumer product companies around the world. With Jesse’s experience establishing scalable customer service techniques, he has continued to…
Rachel Tabbouche is the co-founder of the Undercover Waterwear line of swim dresses, swim skirts, swim tops, and swim leggings, which are all made from a special swim fabric that is UPF 50+. With these fashions, you can have all of the sun and beach fun without skin damage hazards!…