An office can tell you a lot about a creator, but in this case, we were first struck by Kendrick Jackson’s off-beat preppy look at WeWork Wonder Bread Factory. Turns out, this modern day gentleman also has a beautiful office turned showroom that matches his dapper style. The managing partner of State of Affairs, a […]

It all started with a seemingly simple meeting for Kirk Reynolds, founder of Discover Outdoors and Kennedy Thorwarth (now Reynolds). She was itching to explore beyond the cityscape and take part in his adventure business. But when Kirk set eyes on the PR maven, he said, “I knew I was in trouble.” So how does […]

I’ll never forget the summer of 2002. I had just completed the 5th grade, and I was ready to assert my young adulthood at camp, a place full of adventures rivaled only by those of Tom Sawyer. So when my parents informed me that I would be spending a week at a sports camp exclusively […]

Aside from those of us who managed a successful lemonade stand or two, few of us can say we began our careers at age 9. But Tori Deetz of Visual Magnetics is an exception to this general rule of business, having been involved in every major decision her family’s company has made since she was […]

More than 3 billion people make a living on the ocean’s marine and coastal biodiversity livelihood, and 2.6 billion rely on our oceans for their main source of protein. The oceans also employ over more than 200 million people, and yet this invaluable resource is being threatened by climate change, acidification, pollution, and overfishing.  These […]

Some of Martin Watts’ best ideas come to him during his early morning commute. As Chief Operating Officer at Nettitude, a company that specializes in cyber security and risk management, Martin keeps his schedule packed to help organizations improve their security, and reduce the risk of cyber attacks. To prepare for his busy days, he […]

Kirk Reynolds has an interesting pair of titles for a New York City resident: Business owner and wilderness guide. Even after moving to the city, he couldn’t shake his upbringing in rural Missouri: long bike rides and hikes with his parents as a child. Although, Kirk explained, “being outdoors required more effort,” it didn’t stop […]