I wanted my various business ventures to succeed, I revealed, because, through that success, I could (a) have an impact on peoples’ lives, and (b) become a conduit to receive money in exchange for a service that changed peoples’ lives, take what I needed to be comfortable, then pass the rest on to make a greater impact on those in-need. Partly out of selflessness and, yes, partly out of ego, too. I’d like to be known and remembered as someone who helped change the world through kindness and compassion. And, I’d love to leave a big footprint. [READ ARTICLE]
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Media Lab At The Intersection Of Genius And Convenience
It’s at the intersection of the disciplines that we see the greatest innovation. Where art meets science, where tech meets business. The key is to actually have the two lines of thinking run into each other.
The idea for a place called The Hub originated in London in 2005 as a space for innovators to meet. Hubs now exist in over 25 cities worldwide, including Johannesburg, Melbourne, Sao Paulo, and now LA. [READ ARTICLE]
25 Most Audacious Companies
I love audacity, thinking outside the box, and hurdling the obstacles. My favorite of these companies is probably Square. I feel like I willed the product to be invented and ultimately used it as both a vendor and a consumer. Audacious brilliance! Oh, there are another 24 in Inc.’s review. [READ ARTICLE]
Collette Murphy Stefanko 