Networking is BS
Let’s get real about networking. Networking does not get you “connections.” Networking does get you business cards. Pieces of paper with people’s names, companies, and contact information. Networking does not…
Crawling Your Way to Success
One of my former directors used to make a big deal about small wins. One time we were working late preparing for a big presentation the next day. It wasn’t going…
When Someone Gives You 2 Million Dollars It Changes A Lot
The humbled Ben Gulak flew into Chicago with a powerful story in his pocket to share at Glappitnova. He was that kid with the epic 1.25 million dollar deal without…
Poet To Watch: Javier Zamora
Javier Zamora was born in La Herradura, El Salvador. At the age of nine he immigrated to the “Yunaited Estais.” He is a CantoMundo fellow and a Breadloaf scholarship recipient…
Is Competition Healthy?
Lately, I’ve been asking myself “Is competition healthy?” and I suppose I mean is it always healthy? This is a short exploration of why this question has been on my…
History, the perpetual mentor
Wouldn’t it be nice to press the easy button and know exactly what it takes to be successful? New entrepreneurs can spend years stumbling through the dark while trying to…
When You Live Unbound You’re Limitless
Before it was even called Glappitnova, in 2011 we hit up the talented filmmaker Yali Sharon Founder of Live Unbound and asked him why, and what? Yali Sharon (not pictured…
Why They Say To Follow Your Passions
You hear it time and time again, follow your passions and you will more than likely be successful. But has anyone really stopped to ask why that is? Why is…
What Does Redefining Goals Actually Mean?
Redefining goals doesn’t mean setting new goals exactly, rather changing what we think goals are or what makes them important. Follow me as a explore my current thoughts on achievement and…