Learn something from everyone you encounter throughout the course of the day. Every day and each person is an opportunity to learn something new. Dante Michael Anthony Vitoria is a man with humble, working-class roots. He is proud to have learned his work ethic from his immigrant parents who…
Enjoy each phase in life to the fullest – no matter whether in that specific moment it seems like the most enjoyable or not. Melina, born in Germany, has lived in China, South Africa, the UK and the USA. Currently, she lives between New York City, Berlin, Nairobi, Cape…
Don’t worry about things you can’t control and go for it! As Founder & CEO of Connectworxs, Graham is passionate about helping organizations achieve growth by creating the right data-driven culture. Graham began his career as a Royal Marines Officer, specializing in intelligence. This experience led him to the…
There is no replacement for the experience of starting something from nothing, dealing with problems of product market fit and scale, and turning that into a success story. Don White is the CEO and Co-Founder of Satisfi Labs, an AI conversation engagement platform. As CEO, Don spearheads client development…
Practice patience. Everyone works at different speeds so it’s important to know how to adapt. Whether it’s pushing Harry Potter books on a hotel bell cart down the streets of Manhattan or launching a refrigerator makeover campaign to promote a healthy lifestyle on social media, Robyn’s passion and can-do…
I believe rules are made to be broken, whilst ideas are feed to growth. With experience spanning 30 years, 40 countries, and 50 brands, Alexei Orlov has made life his business and business his life as a seasoned leader in Global Marketing. A proven specialist in global brand strategy,…
Starting with the problem, and understanding the roots of it, helps you determine HOW to solve it or if a solution is even necessary. Danny Lafuente, co-founder and CEO of Simple Vodka, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in International Relations. He began his career working…
Take the gut instinct that you feel and stick to it. When I usually have a gut feeling about something, there is also usually evidence or legitimate reasoning that supports my comprehension. Brett Newman is the Co-Founder and COO of Study Abroad Apartments, an online rental marketplace that removes…
Focus more on academics in school, take more risk at a younger age. Know that failure is part of life. Matthew Burr has over eleven years of experience working in the human resources field, starting his career as an Industrial Relations Intern at Kennedy Valve Manufacturing to most recently…
Learn as much as you can while you are still young. Hailing from Colson Park, New York, Tara Dewey is the youngest of 8 siblings. She attended Hudson Valley Community College and while in attendance, she earned a writing award from a paper she wrote. She then transferred to…