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· Michael Tunney
11 Publicity Stunts Startups Can Learn From
It’s always been hard to break through the noise. Though publicity stunts might feel like some unique symptom of our 24/7 new cycle, they aren’t. Not by a long shot.
· Benny Luo
Karmaloop CEO Greg Selkoe: Why Having Creative People Makes Successful Businesses
I’ve always been enamored by the work Mr. Greg Selkoe of Karmaloop has been able to produce over the years. I think its because I can relate to him on the level that we both have ADHD and suffered with it tremendously during our pre-college years. However, even with these…
· Benny Luo
Harvard Drop Out and Former VC Team Up to Create Sprayable Energy [INTERVIEW]
Last month, we told you about about an indiegogo campaign for Sprayable Energy, a cool alternative to coffee and energy drinks. The campaign was a huge success, raising over $169,000 when their goal had only been $15,000. Not too shabby! For those that don’t know, Sprayable…
· Editorial Staff
Tunezy CEO On Selling His First Company To EDM Giant SFX [INTERVIEW]
Today, Tunezy announced that they have entered an agreement to be purchased by SFC Entertainment, a public company currently listed on NASDAQ. For those of you who don’t know, SFX is a company that aims to grow electronic dance music culture. They own properties including…
· Editorial Staff
Green Heart Foods Founder: On Helping Entrepreneurs and Their Companies Eat Better Food
With recent research indicating that feeding employees makes happier employees, more companies are now making a concerted effort in proving quality food for their employees. This opens doors for companies like Green Heart Foods to come in and help make that happen. Started in…
· Michael Tunney
15 Reasons Why You Should Drop Out Of College
For more and more young people, college is being thought of as more of an option, rather than a necessity, and for good reason. The university system looks more like a shell game than a place to be educated. Hell, the symbol for America’s university system, Harvard, is a hedge…
· Editorial Staff
This Young Entrepreneur Raised $8 Million For His Startup Wearing Flip-Flops
In one of Shark Tank’s recent episodes, we saw an interesting young entrepreneur named Garrett Gee take the stage to pitch his startup Scan, a QR-code-scanning mobile app. Wearing a hoodie and flip-flops, Garrett seemed quite ready to tackle all the tough questions from the…
· Benny Luo
Tile App Startup Founders: On Raising $2.6 Million via Selfstarter So You Never Lose Anything Again
Being the occasional careless person myself, I can’t count the number of mornings that I’ve had to find my misplaced keys before heading out the door. This is why I was excited when I discovered the Tile App at the recent Launch Mobiles and Wearables conference in San Francisco.
· Editorial Staff
Dorian Howard: How She Went From a Big Shot Studio Executive to Startup Founder
More and more people are now are starting companies at a young age, some of them don’t have any corporate experience whatsoever. However, could not having any corporate experience be a potential crutch? Meet Dorian Howard, she is the Co-founder of Milk & Honey Shoes, an…
· Benny Luo
Soma Water Founder: How He Built The Best Biodegradable Water Filter & Raised $150K On Kickstarter
Being an avid water drinker (as I hope everyone reading this is as well), I’ve always hated the typical water filtration device. They are alway so big and bulky, which made it difficult to store, the top part loved falling apart every time I poured, and the charcoal pieces…
· Carly Walker
Tech Startup Beaucoo: On Being The Leading Network For Body Positivity In Women
“There’s no real substitute for just doing it, but it doesn’t have to be something you do by yourself,” said Christian MacLean about becoming an entrepreneur and starting up Beaucoo, a body positive style network that puts the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants to shame.
· Editorial Staff
At 24-Years-Old, This Guy Has Already Built and Sold Two Companies — What Did YOU Do Today?
With the rise in young people becoming more entrepreneurial, I see many aspiring entrepreneurs in their early 20’s whom are still struggling with executing an idea. Meet Greg Isenberg, in his teenage years, he was already strategizing marketing campaigns for huge corporate…
· Benny Luo
NASA Offers Tips To Startups: Staying Relevant and Making People Passionate About Your Product
One of the hardest things that artists, companies, and entrepreneurs will struggle with at a point in their lives is keeping up with the changing times. This was the issue NASA had to deal with as ways to reach younger audiences started to shift towards new media. Because of…
· Benny Luo
Ronald Wayne: On Co-founding Apple and Working With Steve Jobs
When people think about the original founders of Apple, most people usually think of Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. These guys are two of the most notable figures in tech history. However, Apple has a third co-founder that is rarely ever mentioned. In fact, the latest Jobs movie…
· Benny Luo
I Became Homeless For 3 Months to Find Funding For My Startup
I always run into people who always talk about wanting to start their own company, very rarely do I see people take action. Most people always seem to just fill themselves up with excuses of why they shouldn’t do it. These reasons can include logistics, financial struggles or…
· Benny Luo
Keith Ferrazzi: How To Not Be Social Climber
One of the biggest assets you can have in business is relationship building skills. No matter the industry you are in, those who are specifically good at networking always seem to have the head start compared to anyone without one. Meet Keith Ferrazzi, author of the two New York…
· Editorial Staff
11 Things You Should Never Do When Raising VC Funding
No matter where you are at in building your startup, chances are at some point you will contemplate on whether you should seek VC funding. You’ll most likely go through your network, your accelerator, or even cold call to get a meeting some of of these guys. However, how are you…
· Benny Luo
Jason Calacanis: On Investing in Startups and Fixing The YouTube Ecosystem [INTERVIEW]
Anyone who follows the tech industry most likely have come across the name Jason Calacanis. In terms of being an entrepreneur, it’s safe to say that this man has gone through literally all the ups and downs of starting a business. After building a business valued at $70 million…
· Benny Luo
Rick Ross: How I Made $2 Million a Day on The Streets
When you first hear the name “Rick Ross”, you might think of a plump gentlemen with a gold chain around his neck that raps for a living. Ladies and gentlemen, I’d like you all to meet the Real Rick Ross:
· Benny Luo
Meet the Man Who’s Telling Everyone to Put Butter in Their Coffee
Typically, if you want to lose weight and be healthy, conventional wisdom would tell you to just exercise, eat less carbs, and eat more vegetables. You’d most likely be told that there are absolutely no shortcuts to doing this and you must go through the pain in order to see…