[quote style=”boxed”]Branding is the first step you take towards gaining trust and confidence from your customers. Raise the extra money or use your own money if you have to, and develop a professional brand.[/quote] “The conceptualizer” is a curious title, that’s for sure. But what does it mean? At the…
[quote] Spend time alone in nature. If your ideas still seem worthwhile in the presence of natural solitude, then they are probably worth pursuing. [/quote] Jonathan Harris makes projects that re-imagine how humans relate to technology and to each other. Combining elements of computer science, anthropology, visual art and storytelling, his projects…
[quote style=”boxed”]Start fights with people who are wrong. Bullshit should be called out. You can’t be nice to everyone.[/quote] Paul Carr is a writer, columnist and the Founder of Not Safe For Work Corporation. In his new book – The Upgrade: The Cautionary Tale of a Life Without Reservations –…
Meet Paul Carr – Writer, Columnist and Founder of Not Safe For Work Corporation
[quote style=”boxed”]I would take a breather once in a while. I’d do a look-around-and-smell-the-roses kind of thing. While I’m trying to improve in this area, I’m usually so focused on pushing forward that I often underappreciate what we’ve done, which from a managerial standpoint shouldn’t be overlooked.[/quote] Nicolas Gremion is the…
Meet Nicolas Gremion – Founder and CEO of Paradise Publishers
Jesse Potash is the founder of PUBSLUSH Press, a social, full-service publisher that lets readers decide which books get published. For every book sold, PUBSLUSH Press donates a book to a child in need. Jesse’s background is in financial services, but he also has experience in publishing, fashion and advertising. Jesse…
A few weeks back, I had the pleasure of having a Skype conversation with Ishita Gupta. While most of our interviews are conducted via email, I wanted to talk to her in person, as it was as much about me learning something as it was about doing an IdeaMensch interview….
My name is Qwantu Amaru. I am the debut author of One Blood a supernatural thriller about a voodoo curse tormenting a group of people unaware of their hidden connections. I am also a managing partner with The Pantheon Collective, and independent publishing venture dedicated to empowering and inspiring writers…
Who are you and what do you do? My name is Jay Echternach. I am the guy on the right. I am a life long sales person for national corporations like Philips, Norelco and Hunter Fan. For the last 10 years, I have been working in the book publishing arena…
[quote style=”boxed”]We basically give all business ideas away as it is! But I think there’s a great opp to start a truly personalized online travel guide company.[/quote] Forty-one year old Reinier Evers is an accomplished trend watcher, entrepreneur and presenter. He holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the University…
Meet Reinier Evers – Founder of Trendwatching and Springwise
[quote style=”boxed”]I’ve failed over and over quite a few times. I’m not saying it’s always good to fail, but in the beginning it’s a great way to learn. I’d much rather fail now than in the future.[/quote] Ben Lang is an 18-year-old Internet entrepreneur whose journey began at age 14…