I keep reminding myself that I don’t have all the answers. Surround yourself with smarter people you trust. Put your ego aside, have passion and model the right behavior. Jad Jebara is the leader and co-founder of Tuangru, a leading marketplace focused on the Data Center Infrastructure vertical with integrated…
By having a plan in my head and just start doing it. Not much on paper, no giant business plans. Just start, shape and sharpen the concept along the way. Tom van de Beek is a social entrepreneur with a staunch belief in starting at the beginning, with a seed….
[quote style=”boxed”]See lots of problems. I’ve been called pessimistic by many, but I resent that. Only by anticipating and identifying problems can I really think in solutions.[/quote] Steven co-founded two small IT companies in the Netherlands in the early 2000’s and is now working to build a third, which he…
[quote style=”boxed”]Collect. Connect. Conquer. Collecting ideas through brainstorm sessions. Connecting to people that are able to execute the ideas. Conquering customers to bring ideas to “real” life.[/quote] Jasper Mutsaerts is a creative entrepreneur, world traveler and public speaker with a passion for his one main purpose in life: help people…
[quote style=”boxed”]”A good night’s sleep can do wonders, let your idea settle, even if you want to get started straight away.”[/quote] Henk Jan Bijmolt graduated in 2001 from the Hanzehogeschool in Groningen with a degree in Commercial Economy. During his study he was active in the internet industry, and after…
[quote style=”boxed”]When you live an idea, you will succeed, that I’m sure of.[/quote] When you’re a kid, you are always dreaming of becoming a firefighter or policeman. Jeriël used to dream of being a dreamer, and that is what he’s now become. “I translate this dream into products. And I…
[quote style=”boxed”]If you want to start-up a business, consider crowdfunding. Getting the masses to support your plan will bring your future business to great heights.[/quote] Thijs Geerdink (31 years old) is CEO of Sprowd.com, a global crowdfunding concept. He started developing a plan for the company and forming a team…
[quote style=”boxed”]Minimize everything that doesn’t have a direct effect on your product. Make beautiful things. Pitch less, build more.[/quote] Renato started out as a graphic designer before graduating with an MA in Interaction Design. From that moment on, he founded several companies: Postmachina – a profitable design agency. My Name…