Bellamy Budiman (23) is a designer and founder of Neuro-Designs. The Indonesian firm handles Web, print, logo, multimedia assignments and design consulting, and has earned Bellamy a spot on BusinessWeek’s Asian ‘Best Entrepreneurs under 25′ list. Having a dad doing technological-related jobs gave Bellamy the chance to get his hands on a computer for the first time at the tender age of 4. Now, Bellamy has his dad working for him.
Archive for February, 2007
Wallstrip: Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (BRL)
Hooray for the management. Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has far outperformed the lame Drug Index ETF. Learn a little bit more about this drug business.
Cassy Saba: Cassy’s Sassy Jewelry
Every girl loves to wear jewelry. Especially when that jewelry’s a one-of-a kind. Good thing we got Cassy! Receiving compliment after compliment for her self-made jewelry, Cassy started selling her first necklaces at the young age of 12. Now she’s still only 16 years old, but that doesn’t stop her from getting her work into big magazines as Elle Girl, Yes and Teen Magazine. She even spotted her design on superstar Brandy.
Nina Valkhoff: Creatief op Commando
Nina Valkhoff (24) can probably turn anything into a wonderful piece of art, just by picking up her brush. Take a toilet seat. She can make you one on demand, turning your toilet into one of the best looking places in your house. She’s had her seats, wall paintings and jewelry displayed in several magazines and ads and is working very hard to create even more. She currently lives in Germany, but luckily we were still able to get in tough with here.
Wallstrip: International Game Technology (IGT)
Who would’ve thought you could learn more about International Game Technology (IGT) by doing a little slot machine research. Presentation by Lindsay Campbell.
Richard Rubenstein: All Interns
In today’s global economy, businesses are offering their products and services anywhere in the world. Therefore students are more and more eager to go abroad during their study. Internships are a popular way to learn more about another country. As Richard Rubenstein (26) watched students from all over the world visit his home country South Africa, he quickly noticed most students were unhappy with their internship agency. Richard seized his opportunity and set up his own agency, offering students a better internship experience.
@Ventures: Crazy Ideas
Everyday there’s an entrepreneur somewhere in the world turning a dream into a successful venture. Let these wonderful ventures inspire you to put that crazy idea of yours to action.
1. Urban Spectacles - Vinyl LP glasses
Urban Spectacles had been making glasses out of wood, but that wasn’t interesting enough for potential customers. So now they’ve started making glasses out of old LP’s, bicycle parts and even used beer bottles as materials for his handmade frames. The unique idea got the company a massive amount of free promotion, especially from blogs. This company caught everyone’s eye alright.
Tema Semenov: Vectorized Me
Tema dreamed of becoming an artist since childhood. He always painted: at school, at home, even when he was out with my friends or relatives. During his study, teachers noticed his desire to design and illustrate. He got the opportunity to make illustrations and cover images for books they published. Tema started to work as a freelance designer\illustrator in 2001 and got noticed by an ad agency, situated in Syracuse, NY, where he got to work in motion/flash design as well. Now Tema is studying art and visual communications at the British Higher School of Art & Design, and working as a senior designer at a design studio.
Wallstrip: Commodities
Lindsay sits down with commodities expert Greg Weldon, author of ‘Gold Trading Boot Camp’. Presentation by Lindsay Campbell.
Wallstrip: FTD Group Inc.
Valentine’s Day is a great businessboost for FTD Group Inc. Watch to learn more about this company. Presentation by Lindsay Campbell.