If there is something in your heart and soul that you know you’re supposed to do, pursue it with reckless abandon. Don’t let anyone control your destiny.” Ty Allan Jackson is a children’s book author, publisher, literacy advocate, two-time TEDx presenter and motivational speaker. Ty travels across the country empowering…
Meet Ty Allan Jackson – Author, Publisher, and Founder of Big Head Books
I am never afraid of constructive criticism, it makes my product better. Soigné was born from the imagination of Ashley Clark, a woman with artistic distinction, creative prowess, limitless determination and a passion for fashion. As a former NFL cheerleader, pageant queen and model, Ashley is no stranger to…
Don’t waste your time on things that won’t benefit anyone but yourself. Artem Martynyuk was born in 1993 in Korosten, Ukraine and immigrated to the U.S. in 1996 with his parents. As most Christians of the USSR-era, the Martynyuk family seeked religious freedom and came here on the refugee status….
Sometimes life takes you down a path and it seems like its impossible to turn the ship around. Taking the first step is the most important. Mahlon Williams is the Founder, CEO and Art Director for I Love Boston Sports, the creative force behind unique artwork featuring Boston sports teams,…
Meet Mahlon Williams – Founder and CEO of I Love Boston Sports
We also live what we call “the 5Fs,” which are fun, friendship, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial reward. With more than 30 years’ experience working at consumer-based companies in an entrepreneurial role, Rick Libby oversees the day-to-day operations of Traveling Vineyard, where his official title is Chief Grape Stomper. Libby launched…
Don’t be afraid of measured risk-taking. Scott M. Rocklage, PhD joined 5AM Ventures in 2003 as a Venture Partner and became a Managing Partner in 2004. Dr. Rocklage has over three decades of healthcare management experience with strategic leadership responsibilities that led to FDA approval of three U.S. New…
I’ve learned a lot of lessons during the course of my 25 year career. As a result of those lessons, I would advise my younger self to take those mentoring relationships more seriously. I’ve had mentors for years, but it took a long time before I realized how much…
One of the most insightful things our team learned during the launch of our product in public beta is that the presentation of information is as important as the information itself. Jehan Hamedi is a social network analytics and digital marketing expert who is the Founder and CEO of Adhark,…
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…
Everybody travels a different road, and every day brings a new chance to change your particular route. When Jon Carson was a sophomore at Babson College, he started a beer keg delivery business for fraternities in the Boston area and an entrepreneurial career was born. Other than brief stints at…