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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)
Dr. Jagdish Chaturvedi is an Ear Nose Throat Surgeon and an expert in the Stanford Biodesign process. He has co-invented numerous medical devices suited for the Indian healthcare system and has been recognised as one of the 35 innovators under the age of 35 by MIT Technology Review, 2016. Dr. Chaturvedi attributes his successes to
Julius Dein is a social media influencer with millions of followers on social media. He got super famous thanks to the magic tricks he does. This morning I got on a call with him to learn how he got started, how we built his following and what his next plans are. Let’s jump right in.
In China we have a proverb: “It’s easy to break a chopstick, but they become unbreakable when we put all of them together,” says Leslie Gu, head of marketing at Leophile. Leophile, a company that devotes itself in designing the most ergonomically suitable Bluetooth headphones, believes strongly in teamwork as the key to bringing
Welcome to Future Sharks Benjamin! Tell us a little about yourself: Benjamin founded Higher Identity in late 2010. The company built EMERGE App (emergeapp.net) with a vision to put affordable software in the hands of all businesses selling physical products (distribution, wholesale, trading & e-commerce model). The visions’ to revolutionize small business are ran through
Steven Benson is the Founder and CEO of Badger Maps. After receiving his MBA from Stanford, Steve worked in Sales at IBM, HP and Google where he was Google Enterprise’s Top Sales Executive in 2009. In 2012 Steve founded Badger Maps, the #1 Sales App in the Apple App Store, which helps Field Salespeople be
Laone T. Desert is a dreamer, a visionary, activist and entrepreneur who sees the world through the eyes of curiosity and tries to finds ways to quench her curiosity. She is driven by her dream to see a better Africa, a better Botswana….sustainable and self dependent. City where you’re from: Gaborone, Botswana Hobbies: Public Speaking,
Brian L. Tan “BLT” has worked at Dreamworks, Paramount, and Digital Domain, working on films such as Tron: Legacy and X-Men: First Class. He has also worked as a Director for several shorts and commercials before co-founding Wrapal, a startup which connects filmmakers and photographers to locations. In other news, BLT is addicted to traveling,
At 14, Randi Brill announced she was going to be in charge of something. Randi has been in charge of many creative “somethings” ever since. Armed with a BFA in Graphic Design from Carnegie-Mellon University, $57 and a fierce drive to succeed, Randi launched her first design business—and many since. Currently in her role as
Kylon has founded and co-founded multiple businesses in the construction, fitness, food service, real estate, and online education industries since 2013. After selling his companies in 2015, he launched Successful Dropout, a podcast recently featured in BuzzFeed as a must subscribe to in 2017. Successful Dropout features interviews with inspiring and successful individuals who left
Richard Lowe Jr is a bestselling author who has published 63 books, ghostwritten 12 books, and produced several hundred articles for blogs and publications. He is the owner and senior writer of The Writing King, which provides services such as ghostwriting, book coaching, WordPress implementation, blogging and copywriting. City where you’re from: Clearwater, FL Hobbies:
