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#OUREntrepidNetwork – Introducing Kate Oliver, Ellen Prasse and The Modern Caravan

www.themoderncaravan.com
www.themoderncaravan.com

WHAT IF WE SOLD EVERYTHING, BOUGHT A BUS, AND TRAVELED? 

Founders Kate Oliver and Ellen Prasse of Austin, TX based The Modern Caravan left their full-time jobs to remodel Airstreams.

In their own words (www.themoderncaravan.com)

What we do.

We offer full design and renovation services for Airstreams and other alternative mobile dwellings, placing emphasis on human connection and relationships, reshaping the concept of home and life. We work hard to embrace imperfection in life while perfecting our craft.

Who we are.

We are a 100% women-owned and run renovation business specializing in full and completely custom renovation services for Airstreams and other timeless caravans. The work, from metal fabrication to delicate linen upholstery, is done with our two sets of hands.

The Name

MODERN: of or relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past.

Our chosen aesthetic. Clean, simple, minimal, but more so, we take something dated, often neglected, worn, and broken and transform it into a functional, current, lovely space.

CARAVAN: a vehicle equipped for living in, typically towed by a car and used for vacations.

While our first love will always be the classic vintage Airstream, we’ve never wanted to limit ourselves. We intially wanted to buy a school bus or vintage motorhome. We’ve toyed with the idea of renovating a van! Moving forward, the sky is the limit as we pursue projects that feed our creative souls and push our physical limitations.

In the news

Airstream Dream Team: These Women Travel the Country, Turning Retro RVs Into Homes | By Zillow and Published by Dwell, 10 October 2017

The Modern Caravan: A Vintage Airstream Transformed | REMODELISTA, Justine Hand, March 31, 2017

To learn more about what they’re up to at The Modern Caravan visit www.themoderncaravan.com

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#OUREntrepidNetwork – Introducing Heidi Kujawa and ByFusion

www.byfusion.com
www.byfusion.com

Transforming Plastic to Save Our Planet

CEO Heidi Kujawa and the Los Angeles based ByFusion team converts plastic waste into an alternative building materials.

In their own words (www.byfusion.com)

ByFusion is a smart waste management company focused on repurposing plastics. Our patented, 100% modular technology solution transforms waste plastic into an alternative building material we call RePlast.

ByFusion has been designed as a key component in promoting community-based circular economies – fully supporting the ability to convert plastic waste generated within a city into a building material that can be used locally for construction, infrastructure, development and revitalization projects.

In the news

ByFusion’s RePlast Blocks Named ‘Most Disruptive Innovation of the Year’ by Waste Dive | WasteDive.com, Press Release, 16 November 2016

The 2016 Dive Awards for the waste industry – Most disruptive innovation of the year | 2016 Dive Awards, www.wastedive.com/news

To learn more about what they’re up to at ByFusion visit www.bifusion.com.

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#OUREntrepidNetwork – Introducing Sam Polk and EveryTable

www.everytable.com
www.everytable.com

Every body. Every block. Everytable.

CEO Sam Polk and the Los Angeles based EveryTable team are making good food accessible as an affordable alternative to fast food.

In their own words (www.everytable.com)

Our mission is to make good food available to everyone. We price our meals according to the neighborhoods we serve. So when you eat at Everytable, you’re paying less and bringing better food to more communities.

Healthy food is a human right. But $9 green juices and $12 salads make healthy food a luxury most people can’t afford. In fact, many communities in the U.S. have so little access to healthy, affordable food, they’re called “food deserts.” These communities experience high rates of obesity, diabetes, and stress.

Our goal is to make good food accessible and affordable in every community. At each store, we price our meals according to the income of the surrounding neighborhood. We make sure our food is affordable, and that each store is profitable.

About EveryTable

In the news

EVERYTABLE: THE OASIS FOUND IN FOOD DESERTS (Video) | foodabletv.com, September 06, 2017, Denise Toledo

To learn more about EveryTable visit www.EveryTable.com

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#OUREntrepidNetwork – Introducing Phil Graves and Patagonia Tin Shed Ventures

www.tinshedventures.com

Tin Shed Ventures – Investing in the Next Generation of Responsible Business

Director Phil Graves and the Patagonia Tin Shed Ventures really are leading by example.

In their own words (www.tinshedventures.com/about/)

Tin Shed Ventures is Patagonia’s corporate venture capital fund, which invests in start-ups that offer solutions to the environmental crisis. Originally launched as $20 Million and Change in May 2013, Tin Shed Ventures partners with businesses focused on building renewable energy infrastructure, practicing regenerative organic agriculture, conserving water, diverting waste and creating sustainable materials. The Tin Shed name is rooted in Patagonia’s history. In 1957, a young climber named Yvon Chouinard decided to make his own reusable hardware. Using supplies procured from a junkyard, he taught himself how to blacksmith. By 1970, Chouinard Equipment had become the largest supplier of climbing hardware in North America—produced in a tin shed in Ventura, California. But there was a problem. The company’s gear was damaging the rock as popular routes had to endure repeated hammering of steel pitons. So Chouinard decided to phase out of the piton business, even though it comprised 70 percent of the company’s sales at the time. He introduced an alternative: aluminum chocks that could be wedged in the rock and removed by hand, rather than hammered and left behind. The audacious move worked. Within a few months, the new chocks sold faster than they could be made. Patagonia has since expanded from a climbing hardware company into a global outdoor apparel brand with $800 million in sales while maintaining a strict commitment to sustainability in its products and supply chain. Tin Shed Ventures is funding the next generation of responsible business leaders who share these core values.

In the news

Tin Shed Ventures – Investing in the Next Generation of Responsible Business (YouTube)

Patagonia’s venture fund is trying to find the next Patagonia by looking at startups’ supply chains | Quartz Media LLC, 12 April 2017, Michael J. Coren

To learn more about Patagonia Tin Shed Ventures visit www.tinshedventures.com

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#OUREntrepidNetwork – Introducing Ursula Hessenflow, Lora Ivanova and myLAB Box

www.mylabbox.com
www.mylabbox.com

Safe is Sexy

Founders Ursula Hessenflow and Lora Ivanova and their Los Angeles based myLAD Box team enables users to test for sexually transmitted infections in the privacy of their homes with the same accuracy as in-clinic tests.

In their own words (www.mylabbox.com)

myLAB Box is a first-of-its-kind service that delivers STD screening solutions to your doorstep allowing you to keep private things private. Best of all, you can enjoy FREE physician consultations without setting a foot outside if you ever test positive.

myLAB Box is your personal lab in a box. Our vision is to put the power of preventive care back into the hands of users with innovative at-home tests. The myLAB Box “Safe is Sexy” pilot service, is the first-ever membership empowering users to take control of their sexual health with a comprehensive program of easy and affordable at-home screening solutions. myLAB’s unique business model is carving out new territory in preventive care within the $8+ billion market of costs associated with diagnosing and treating STDs in the U.S. We are positioned to grow into the most comprehensive platform for at-home screenings and a convenient alternative to in-lab testing across a multitude of diseases and health conditions worldwide.

In the news

These Badass Women Are Redefining What It Means To Work In STEM – Lora Ivanova, co-founder of myLAB Box | Bustle, by Erin Kelly, 11 October 2017

Will This Startup Finally Turn Around STD Rates? | Forbes.com, by Emma Johnson, 23 May 2017

To find out more about what they’re up to at myLAB Box visit www.mylabbox.com

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#OUREntrepidNetwork – Introducing Scott Thompson and Tuition.io

www.tuition.io
www.tuition.io

The most robust solutions platform for hiring, retaining, and engaging talent

CEO Scott Thompson and Santa Monica, California based Tuition.io’s technology enables employers to offer student loan payments as an employee benefit.

In their own words (www.Tuition.io )

Employees today are carrying record levels of student loan debt. Meanwhile, typical employer benefit packages are not relevant to the changing workforce. Tuition.io enables global companies to offer a benefit that their employees really need, while helping them attract, engage, and retain top talent.

It is the nation’s leading student loan management platform, which has helped tens of thousands of borrowers organize more than $2 billion in outstanding loans. Typical users increase their monthly payments by between 4-8 percent and the site has shown a drastic 20 percent reduction of delinquent loans. It is a proven tool for hiring and retaining competitive talent while addressing the $1.3 trillion student loan crisis at the same time.

To find out more about what they’re up to at Tuition.io visit www.Tuition.io

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#OUREntrepidNetwork – Introducing Dr. Nathan Jauvtis, Josh Rasmussen and Monday Motorbikes

www.mondaymotorbikes.com
www.mondaymotorbikes.com

“What would it take to make an electric moped?”

The M1 was created to solve Founder, Dr. Nathan Jauvtis’ own challenges of getting around the city he loved. Living and working in San Francisco, he quickly realized that getting around the city was a real pain. His beloved classic VW Beetle was fine for getting out of the city, but parking and traffic were unbearable. On a bicycle, the hills of San Francisco made cross-town journeys impractical. Fed up with slow and unreliable public transit, Dr. Jauvtis re-discovered the classic mopeds of the 1970s and 1980s.

These mopeds solved real problems felt around the world, provided tremendous joy and were fantastically easy to ride. They did not require a special license or registration, but they needed constant maintenance. Powered by two-stroke engines, mopeds billowed clouds of exhaust, were loud, and often leaked as much oil as they consumed. Despite their fun, they were an environmental nightmare.

Over a cup of tea on January 5, 2010, Dr. Jauvtis was asked the question that would ignite his passion for two wheels, “What would it take to make an electric moped?” Monday Motorbikes was born.

In the news

monday motorbikes M1 is a minimalist e-bike built for city commutes | DesignBoom.com, 14 August 2017

Monday Motorbikes Launches The M1 Motorbike (aka, Ultimate Urban Commuter) | Clean Technica, 11 January 2017

To learn more about Monday Motorbikes and what they’re up to visit www.MondayMotorbikes.com

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#OUREntrepidNetwork – Introducing Jeff Green, Mike Davis and The Trade Desk

www.TheTradeDesk.com
www.TheTradeDesk.com

A Clearer View of Advertising

CEO Jeff Green, Mike Davis and Ventura, California based The Trade Desk are changing the way advertising is bought and sold.

In their own words (www.thetradedesk.com)

The Trade Desk is a technology company that empowers buyers of advertising around the world. Founded by the pioneers of real-time bidding, The Trade Desk offers a self-service technology platform to manage data-driven digital advertising campaigns. Buyers can create highly personalized ad experiences across various channels, including display, native, video, audio, and social, and on a multitude of devices, including computers, mobile, and TV.

Advertising campaigns powered by The Trade Desk take advantage of market-leading targeting capabilities, full-funnel attribution, and detailed reporting that illustrates the consumer journey from initial impression to conversion.

In the news

Ad tech company The Trade Desk plans to build a bigger ad targeting data set than Google or Facebook | BusinessInsider.com, 4 October 2017, Mike Shields

To learn more about The Trade Desk visit: www.thetradedesk.com.

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#OUREntrepidNetwork – Introducing Glenn Samala and Sparkfun Electronics

www.facebook.com/SparkFun
www.facebook.com/SparkFun

Trying is cool, failing can be even cooler, and that trying again is the coolest of all.

CEO Glenn Samala and Niwot, Colorado based Sparkfun offers curriculum, training and online tutorials designed to demystify the wonderful world of embedded electronics.

In their own words (www.sparkfun.com)

SparkFun has been committed to helping the world achieve electronics literacy. No matter your vision or skill level, our products and resources are designed to make electronics more accessible. In addition to over 2,000 open source components and widgets, SparkFun offers curriculum, training and online tutorials designed to demystify the wonderful world of embedded electronics.

Our products and resources carry no patents, so anyone can use, modify and even sell them. Madness, you say? So far so good. Being open source encourages people to share and learn from each other. It also forces us to focus on what we do best and constantly innovate. In short, it makes us better, for you and for the world.

To us, it’s a given that we pay it forward and sponsor the incredible community that keeps us running. Through our Community Partnership Program, we’ve donated supplies, parts and expertise to over 140 projects, universities and programs in six countries in the first half of 2017 alone, with awards issued every month.

We produce, build, test and assemble over 400 open source kits and boards from our catalog in-house. It’s the best way we know to ensure the red box you receive contains products you know, love and can rely on. And if something should go wrong, our tech support and customer service teams are here to help, no matter what.

Everyone deserves access to electronics literacy. In our Department of Education, we believe electronics are more than a hobby or career path; they’re a creative medium for teaching and learning. Since 2009, we’ve helped students and educators around the world introduce these tools and concepts into their schools.

In the news

SparkFun’s Annual Combat Robot Tournament Grows to Third Largest in the World | GlobalNewWire, 4 October 2017

SparkFun publishes app to detect gas pump/ATM card skimmers | AndroidPolice.com, 19 September 2017

To learn more about Sparkfun Electronics visit www.sparkfun.com.

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#OUREntrepidNetwork – Introducing Adrian Grenier, Lucy Sumner and the Lonely Whale Foundation

www.LonelyWhale.org
www.LonelyWhale.org

#STOPSUCKING

Founders Adrian Grenier and Lucy Sumner and their NYC/Seattle/LA based Lonely Whale Foundation is dedicated to bringing people closer to the world’s oceans through education and awareness, inspiring empathy and action for ocean health and the wellbeing of marine wildlife.

In their own words (www.lonelywhale.org)

The Lonely Whale Foundation is dedicated to bringing people closer to the world’s oceans through education and awareness, inspiring empathy and action for ocean health and the wellbeing of marine wildlife.

Born out of the full length documentary, 52: The Search for the Loneliest Whale, the Lonely Whale Foundation was created to develop and support a community of ocean advocates through the champion of the Lonely Whale. Calling out at 52 Hz, the Lonely Whale sings at a frequency unrecognized by other whales leading us to believe it lives alone, calling out to no response. Through the story of our whale we are able to confront loneliness and connect with one another, ourselves, and our environment.

Dedicated to bringing people closer to the world’s oceans through education and awareness, inspiring empathy and action for ocean health and the wellbeing of marine wildlife.

In the news

Adrian Grenier: Why He Launched The Strawless Ocean Initiative | Forbes.com, 30 March 2017

To find out more about the Lonely Whale Foundation and how you can get involved visit www.lonelywhale.org and www.stopsucking.strawlessocean.org.

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Doug Parker | Linkedin