Last night while chatting at Starbucks with fellow young entrepreneurs Michael and Jason, I really started to ponder something that Michael brought up. He said: “there really isn’t a way to measure this intangible economy.” Now let me put things into context for ya. We were talking about how young entrepreneurs are going to be [...]

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When I’m driving (re: speeding) I’m constantly checking the rearview mirror to see if there are any cops behind me or nearby. I haven’t been pulled over in 3+ years, so I’m pretty happy about that. I also check the rearview when crossing lanes, so I don’t crash. Sometimes, I just check it for no [...]

Russell Simmons, co-founder of the legendary hip-hop recording label, Def Jam. Founder of clothing/fashion line, Phat Farm and Baby Phat. Founder of production company, Def Comedy Jam. Founder of sneaker company, Run Athletics. And the list goes on… Russell Simmons is a true entrepreneur, in every aspect of the word. He had a vision of [...]

Once a week while walking on 5th Ave here in New York City I invariably pass the Forbes Magazine building on the way to Washing Square Park. It’s a beautiful building that has a very strong and dominant look to it. I’m not a fan of Forbes Magazine by any means. In fact, I can’t [...]

“When you possess great treasures within you, and try to tell others of them, seldom you are believed” – Paulo Coelho I’ve always thought of entrepreneurs as special people. People that have the ability to come up with ridiculously amazing concepts, simple ideas that unlock the doors to the world’s woes, and brilliant solutions that [...]

When I tell an entrepreneur about a new product or service idea, he’ll ask, “Has it been done before?” A lot of entrepreneurs – myself included – think along these lines; We hear a new idea and want to know if it’s truly innovative. And we consider our own ideas in light of those products [...]

Entrepreneurship is about creating value by defining problems – in our workspaces, companies, and environments – and by finding and implementing innovative solutions to those problems. According to our definition, innovation, like sand to the ocean, is an indispensable component of the entrepreneurial experience. But how often do we think critically about terms like “innovative [...]