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The Visionaries
Meet the people who inspire us, whether they’re launching a groundbreaking product, redefining the future with new concepts, or searching for ways to improve lives.
The Visionaries: Thomas Le
Posted on December 09, 2018
Thomas Le, the founder of Oliverlane bourbon whiskey, isn’t afraid to mess with tradition. And considering Kentucky’s first commercial distillery dates back to 1783, few things get more traditional. In 2014, Thomas used his savings to buy barrels of bourbon, which served as the foundation of Oliverlane, a light, modern take on whiskey without the burn.
Read moreThe Visionaries: Alex Lieberman
Posted on December 01, 2018
Alex Lieberman was all set for a career on Wall Street, but a chance discovery inspired him to choose a different path. The Morning Brew, his daily newsletter that provides a fix of business news in an upbeat, five-minute read, has garnered a loyal following since it was launched in 2015.
Read morePosted on November 15, 2018
The Visionaries: Nicholas Ferroni
If you are lucky enough to have had a teacher who inspired you, someone who helped get you on the right track, and whose name you still recall, you might recognize similar traits in Nicholas Ferroni, an educator of 16 years whose profession is clearly his calling.
Read moreThe Visionaries: Martin Abcede
Posted on November 02, 2018
Walk along Mulberry Street in NYC and you might spot a calm, green space in the Nolita bustle—a cozy coffee shop festooned with plants. Aptly named Urban Backyard, it’s the brainchild of Martin Abcede and his wife Cindy Lin-Abcede, who serve sustainability alongside their Colombe Coffee.
Read morePosted on October 23, 2018
The Visionaries: Robert Lee
Finding a solution to food insecurity is a cause that runs deep for Robert Lee, co-founder and CEO of Rescuing Leftover Cuisine, a non-profit committed to addressing the disparity between hunger and food waste.
Read morePosted on October 19, 2018
The Visionaries: Cody & Julian Levine
Brothers Cody and Julian Levine want to change the way you take care of your teeth, with the added benefit of helping others along the way. In partnership with the musician Lenny Kravitz, the Levine brothers have launched Twice, a premium toothpaste set geared to get you brushing day and night (believe it or not, studies suggest 35% of American don’t clean their teeth twice a day).
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