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Not only active in the tennis court (winning many prizes), Nina Gajdosikova has also embarked in design working with many brands such as Heineken, IBM, Peugeot, Philips, Ross and Nespresso. Throughout the years, she has learned how to harness the power of storytelling, design, and critical thinking to create experiences in brands that resonate with their core audiences.
A good indicator to determine if someone is going to be successful is if they have three sequential things: people, processes, and platform. Most people have the hustle, the dream, or the skills but they lack the people, a process, or a platform. A good mentor has the people, the process, and a platform. If you want
Meet Heather DeSantis, the woman behind the scenes of every major media outlet in the world. Heather mobilizes entrepreneurs, authors, and charities that are on a mission to share their story with the world. She helps those struggling with visibility so that they gain credibility, increase followers and become seen as a global expert. Born
There are 35,000 individuals who are homeless in Las Vegas NV and Rick ‘Siloh’ Moses believes that, no matter where you live, that no one person should ever go hungry…ever. Siloh Moses has been called a philanthropist, crusader for the homeless, humanitarian, and leader in giftivism—the practice of radical generosity that transforms the world. He’s
Blogging is big business these days. People with a talent for words and a personality that others are drawn to have learned to use technology to carve out a new source of income. While there are millions of blogs out there, there is always room for more. As long as your blog is a great
Sohil Malik is a high school student at JP Stevens High School. He is the Co-Founder of School for a Village, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that brings technology and educational resources to students across the world. At school, Sohil is Co-President of Latin Club and Historian of the National English Honor Society. Outside the classroom,
According to a Nielsen study, 85% of the consumer packaged good (CPG) companies die within the first 2 years. With this statistic, it almost sounds ridiculous to even try to start a company in that field. Unless you have the right procedures and routines in place and the mindset to succeed. On July 1st, 2016 two
City where you’re from: London Hobbies: Taekwondo, Running/building businesses Favorite quote: “Live life. Don’t just pass time.” Social accounts (Twitter): Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Medium What are you working on? Richard Moore: I’m an investor in small businesses so I’m spending much of my time consulting with startups in the $0-$250k range. I have
Somewhere there’s a client who is having all of their digital marketing problems taken care of. One of the consultants who is part of this movement is Rohan Sheth, founder of Rohan Sheth Consulting, a company he started from a love and expertise he learned about himself. Rohan takes the time to make personal house
How the CEO of Lenus Medical Consultants went from a broke and homeless drifter living out of the hospital–where his premature daughter spent her first 3 months– to a leader, visionary, and branding guru, who owns one of Dallas’s fastest growing Medical Sales & Marketing companies in less than 3 years. “The only limitations we
From turning down the chance to attend The United States Military Academy in West Point, NY, to dropping out of Sam Houston State University, to working retail, Jake Shafer has achieved the success that would normally take a lifetime. Through determination and networking, Jake was given the chance to alter his own path. Edward Yip
Michael Uribe-Gamboa is no stranger to hard work. Growing up in the city of El Paso, he had to overcome many challenges in order to get to where he’s at today. Failing course after course in school led him to the eventual discovery of entrepreneurship. At the ripe young age of 21, Michael is clearly
As I write this, Breana Patel is currently in the middle of taking French classes with her firm’s recent top-performers. Later, they will be heading to a nice French restaurant in Brooklyn, a stone’s throw from their offices in the Financial District of Manhattan where Breana and her team are doing something in the financial
Bruno Domingues is the founder of Multiuniversal and “Evolution”, he has helped coaches, consultants & service providers all over the world grow their businesses to 5 and 6-figures per month, while serving with total transparency. City where you’re from: Wakefield (I’m living in UK but I’m originally from Portugal so this is the city I live
Where you’re from: Montreal, Qc Hobbies: Work & Travel Favorite Quote: “Art is what it is to be human.” – Seth Godin Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn Category: Branding/Writing Antoine Airoldi is an author, ghostwriter, and copywriter. After learning the theoretical side of English literature, Antoine was on a journey to learn about making money
Though his LinkedIn profile doesn’t mention it, Nayib Abdala is an undercover anthropologist. Fascinated by people and their intricate hidden stories, Nayib’s favorite pastime has long been setting himself up in a coffee shop and observing the people around him, Jane Goodall style. When someone peaks his curiosity, he is the type of guy that
When you think about it, the 5 hour rule is nothing complicated to remember and practice: The Five Hour Rule is based on spending just one (1) hour a day experimenting, learning, or generating creative ideas every weekday. It’s one of the best investments you’ll ever make toward your personal growth. It’s tough competing in
When you are able to evoke an emotional response from a person through your work, you have achieved the most critical aspect of marketing that most major companies and entrepreneurs fail to achieve. Who Is Rajan Gahunia ? Rajan has achieved so much at 22 years old. His Raptors Anthem “Northside Since 95” has went
Elaine Huang is the founder of Neon Owl, a media company and lifestyle brand that focuses on creating positive, inspirational content, while connecting artists and fans to give back to charities around the world. She left her six-figure income position as VP to create a life of passion and purpose. Since starting Neon Owl 2 years
Mieko Louise is not only the Founder of Badass Street & Sportswear, but a mom of 2 who decided one day to believe in herself and just be a badass. Here is her story in summary: As a girl for years she was abused by a mentally ill step mum. She suffered anxiety all of
Will, Tyler, and Josch specialize in the art of handcrafted bow ties. A skill passed down from their Grandfather, who owned his own bow tie business, for over 35 years. They have taken this knowledge to create a product of the highest quality, that inspires people to be uniquely different. City where you’re all from:
Jose Andres is an Award Winning Investor. He is a student at Renatus Real Estate Education. He has helped countless families in hopeless situations. Keep an eye out for great things coming from him. Jose Andres currently resides in Modesto, CA. City where you’re from: Modesto, CA Hobbies: Riding Harleys, Burnouts in Old schools, and
Lance Ophof is the CEO/Co-Founder of Scoopbroker ….. his Co-founder Peter Ogren, is from Stockholm…. ScoopBroker is based in Santa Monica, CA. Hobbies: Photography (Drone), Beach Volleyball, foodie Favorite quote: “Don’t fear failure. Fear being in the exact same place next year as you are today.” Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScoopBroker Background Why did you decide to become an
When Zain Jan first came into my network I could immediately notice his expertise. Right away, I knew that he was a great fit for Future Sharks so I decided to bring him here. The first thing you notice when speaking to Zain is his energy and very positive entrepreneurial attitude. Throughout his life, he has been
Carisa Shah is a senior at The Dalton School in New York City. She is passionate about using her computer science knowledge for social good. She is a trailblazer who believes that surrounding herself with like-minded individuals is the best way to tackle problems, design creative solutions and turn her ideas into reality. Carisa is
Muaaz Shakeel is a YouTuber who took his passion of helping others and brought it to the internet for millions to see. He uploads videos to help upcoming YouTubers find success with online content creation through how-to’s, YouTube tips, and much more. City where you’re from: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Hobbies: Creating videos, gaming, and of course
Kurt Smolek grew up a with the wonder of trying to figure how things work. From taking old radios apart to toys. As he grew older, he then tried to figure out how to make them better. Now with kids of my own I can use their imagination and wonder and combine it with my experience
Haris Reis is the President & COO of Changing Lanes International. He is also a 2X National Award Winning Entrepreneur, 2X National Best-Selling Author, Keynote Speaker and Elite Marketing Consultant. He has helped Changing Lanes International become a 6-figure business in less than a year. He was previously a growth hacker at Vayner Media building Gary
Jonathan Maxim is an app designer, digital marketer and thought leader in the fitness and technology realms. After leaving his job at a Fortune 50 company, he merged his management experience with his passion for technology and innovation to create Apps that encourage fitness and wellness. Educated at San Diego State University first in Graphic
Anjali Gupta is a high school student at the Middlesex County Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Technologies. She is the Founder of School for a Village, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that brings technology and educational resources to students across the world. Actively involved in scientific research, she has pursued independent laboratory research projects in
Rahul Varshneya is the co-founder of Arkenea, a technical partner to motivated non-technical founders. He has helped 150+ founders build and launch a successful tech business. Rahul has been featured in Forbes, Inc, Thrive Global and CIO Review, among others. City: Dallas, Texas Favorite Quote: The worst enemy to creativity is self doubt – Sylvia
Priya Mittal is a Senior at The Dalton School in New York City. She has a deeply rooted passion for the visual arts, technology and social entrepreneurship. Priya is a curious and passionate person who has created her own app and company, GroGreen, stemmed from her commitment to utilize technology to spark change in her
Candice Galek is the Founder and CEO of Bikini Luxe, an online designer swimwear retailer. She’s a featured honoree on the Forbes 30 Under 30 List, and a Social Media Today and Inc. Magazine columnist. You may have seen her on LinkedIn where she went viral recently as the most viewed person in the world.
The millennial world of social media is a hot bed of breaking new talent. Brookelyn however is one of the frontrunners of this new business frontier. In just 8 short months Brookelyn has nurtured her brand and talent becoming one of the fastest growing UK social media influencers out there. She has amassed a staggering
Johnny Brown is a 25 year old entrepreneur utilizing the power of social media marketing to drive thousands of sales per month to various brands. City where you’re from: Myrtle Beach, SC Hobbies: Powerlifting, traveling, and content creation. Favorite quote: “If you’re not making someone else’s life better, then you’re wasting your time. Your life
Erin Doherty Ward is a third generation auctioneer who has spun the auction industry on its head to fit her passion. Growing up she loved her family’s company, but she knew she didn’t fit the auctioneer mold. In an industry that is only 14% female, and the majority of auctioneers are from the Midwest, she
Matthew Edgar is web consultant at Elementive. Since 2001, Matthew has helped hundreds of businesses and nonprofits grow through a process of analyzing and improving their website and online presence. He is the author of Elements of a Successful Website published in 2017. Matthew regularly speaks at conferences and teaches workshops about analytics and technical
Malavika Vivek is the founder of Women Tech eXchange and director of Girls Make Apps, both organizations that seek to provide pathways for more girls in tech. Attending the Middlesex County Academy in New Jersey, she is extremely passionate about science, technology and social entrepreneurship. For her efforts to close the gender gap in technology,
My name is Kevin Hough. I am 25 years old. I studied mechanical engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. After graduating, I spent some time in sales and as a field service engineer in the electro-mechanical world. My family and I (parents: Jim and Ellen and brother (27 years old) Robbie) decided to start a
Briana Berger is the CEO and Founder of coderGirls, an international nonprofit to get girls to code and connect computer science to their passions. Briana is a second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, President and Founder of SeniorTechNet, and on the Florida Technology Council’s Student Advisory Board Committee. In terms of coding,
Tim Yu is the CEO of Pluto Money. He’s a recent UCLA grad (‘15) with a B.S. in Cognitive Science (specialization in computing, near-minor in Entrepreneurship). While there, he was an inaugural UCLA VC Fund fellow, a William F. Sharpe Fellow, and an active leader in the startup and hackathon community. He has previously worked
Nikhil Alok is a 20 year old entrepreneur and innovator, currently completing his National Service in the Singapore Armed Forces. At the age of 17, he co-founded his first business in which he helped to both fund-raise and implement projects for multiple start-ups in the Asia Pacific Region. Nikhil attended the Global Young Leaders Conference
Brandon Gomez was born in Galveston TX but my family and I moved around a lot from Texas City, then to Dickinson and Houston and now I live in the small place called Brenham, TX. which is home to Blue Bell creameries. Hobbies: I love to lift weights. Powerlifting is my favorite sport! I do it to
Ranked by Inc Magazine as one of The Top 27 Female Entrepreneurs Changing The World in 2017, Jules Schroeder is the founder of Unconventional Life, which operates a popular podcast on the Forbes Under 30 Channel, an online content and community hub, and international live events. At 28, Jules is leading a movement to empower
Bolieve works with impoverished artisans from one of the poorest countries of South America, Bolivia. For each handmade backpack sold, they will provide a day of EDUCATION to an average of 25 poor kids from Bolivia which creates the perfect synergy for solving the most fundamental difficulties in poverty JOBS opportunities and quality EDUCATION. City
Haasith Sanka is undergraduate at UC Riverside interested in developing innovative and fun application that make an impact on people’s lives. City where you’re from: San Diego, CA Hobbies: basketball, playing video games, hiking Favorite quote: “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever”(Gandhi) Social accounts: @facebook
Welcome to Future Sharks Lucas! Tell us a little description about yourself: Lucas is an experienced business consultant and co-founder of Filtr, a new job seeking platform that makes it easier and more simple for both employers and job seekers to connect. Lucas has been involved with Filtr for just over six months, and played a
Markian, aka The Smiling Redhead, is a social media influencer with over 750k followers, a young entrepreneur, and a college student at USC. City where you’re from: Marbella, Spain Hobbies: Soccer, Entrepreneurship, Dancing, Leaving comfort zone Favorite quote: There’s nothing worth worrying about in life Social accounts: Facebook (680k) www.facebook.com/markianb Youtube (60k) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi1ynaf3mWz-mgim7LvqjzQ Instagram (20k)
