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Cary Huang, a Mind Behind Battle for Dream Island

Posted by morganni23

· Tuesday, October 29th, 2024

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Cary K Huang is a creator whose journey started sooner that most would expect. Cary, in collaboration with his twin brother Michael, created an animated web series called Battle for Dream Island. Their first entry in this series, “BFDI 1a: Take the Plunge” was released to YouTube, beginning the story of the original twenty living objects and the host and establishing that the contestants would battle to win a beautiful island. It did not receive a wide viewership at first, as it was through the steady persistence of their uploads that their audience would grow. Cary and Michael were twelve when the first episode was released on the first day of 2010, and over the course of exactly two years and twenty-four episodes totaling nearly four hours of animation, they gained more than a thousand subscribers.

The fans of Battle for Dream Island and a similar YouTube show known as Inanimate Insanity would come to be called the Object Show Community. This online community, as is the case with others like it on the net, produces large amounts of fan made content. Some may consider the OSC, especially as it exists today, to be a self-sustaining vortex of inspiration, animation, and creativity.

The brothers’ journey in online animation had a good early chapter. It was followed by several false starts in the form of sequel seasons that did not get far off the ground. Through most of his time in high school and college education at Stanford, Cary was too busy to focus on animation. During this time, he was able to experiment with code in some interesting projects. It was not until a flurry of new episodes releasing in 2017 and 2018 that Battle for Dream Island was ready to return, this time with a far larger production team and renewed art style. Following a hiatus that can be attributed to a lack of time at the end of Cary’s college career, Battle for BFDI (aka. BFB) was able to release episodes regularly until it reached its conclusion.

The BFDI team is still active today, and is currently producing the prequel season Battle for Dream Island Again and the sequel season The Power of Two simultaneously. Each new animated episode receives millions of views. Though the world and the scope of their creation has expanded greatly, Cary and Michael’s original vision from when they were twelve years old still persists in their modern efforts.

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Categories : Animation, Art, Comedy, Content Entrepreneurs, entertainment, Kid Entrepreneurs, Kids, Male Entrepreneurs, twins, Websites, Young Entrepreneur, YouTube

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Ben Francis: Gymshark

Posted by kierajennings

· Monday, October 28th, 2024

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Ben Francis is one of those rare entrepreneurs who didn’t just build a brand—he built a movement in fitness culture. As the founder of Gymshark, he took a simple idea from his garage and turned it into a global brand that’s now competing with giants like Nike and Adidas. But unlike those big names, Francis started as a regular gym-goer who saw an opportunity to make workout gear that actually fit well, looked good, and felt like it belonged to the modern bodybuilding community.

Francis’ journey as an entrepreneur is relatable because he started young, balancing college classes and a job delivering pizza. His days were ordinary, but he had this intense passion for fitness and technology. So in 2012, he and his friends started Gymshark, literally printing t-shirts in his parents’ garage. Their goal wasn’t just to make money; it was to create workout gear that stood out from what mainstream brands were offering. Traditional brands didn’t focus on the tight, fitted clothing that lifters wanted—stuff that would show off hard-earned muscles but also be functional.

What really set Gymshark apart was Francis’ approach to marketing. Back then, social media was just starting to blow up, and Francis was one of the first to realize that influencers could make a brand cool. Instead of spending money on traditional ads, he sent free Gymshark gear to fitness influencers on Instagram and YouTube, making Gymshark gear a kind of badge in the online gym community. Suddenly, Gymshark wasn’t just a brand—it was a symbol of the fitness culture that valued authenticity and dedication over big budgets.

Even when Gymshark blew up, Francis kept focusing on what his audience wanted. He stepped down as CEO for a few years to let more experienced managers lead the brand’s growth. But in 2021, he returned as CEO with a vision to make Gymshark not just bigger, but better, aligning the brand with sustainability and other values important to younger generations.

Ben Francis’ story shows that entrepreneurship isn’t just about making money—it’s about understanding people and culture. His journey proves that a simple idea, driven by passion and creativity, can go head-to-head with industry giants if it truly connects with a community.

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Categories : Athletics, Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding, Business::Entrepreneurs, entertainment, Entrepreneurship, Gen Z, Health, Healthy Lifestyle, Influencer, Male Entrepreneurs, mental health, Nutrition

Dreadhead Films

Posted by bonaquistmr23

· Saturday, October 12th, 2024

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Meet brothers Julien and Justen Turner, young entrepreneurs in the film industry who do short narrative films, just at the ages of 25 and 21, respectively. Starting close to us, they have their business in Columbus, Ohio. Their inspiration started at an early age, where their parents had VHS cameras. They had the opportunity to use their mom’s old MacBook to play around with iMovie, where they got to play with special effects. They practiced their work first in the Midwest (Illionois), instead of the big cities like Hollywood.

Some of their inspiration flows from Tyler Perry, who made Atlanta a big film city. That’s their goal for Ohio. They don’t plan to move out of Ohio as they build their film industry. Another of their inspirations was The Karate Kid, where they got to see a black kid in a blockbuster film, and with a big afro, which inspired Justen to grow out his hair, which was the reason for the name of their film business.

Though young, their success has been noticed by many. They’ve been featured on platforms like Good Morning America, The New York Times, CNN, and MTV. They’ve also partnered with some big names, like Beats by Dre, Nike, Amazon, Air Jordan, and Adobe. They also received awards such as the Forbes Under 30, Webbys for the Best Video Campaign in Advertising and Best Video campaign for their Nike x Social Status campaign, as well as the gold award for New Director of the Year at 2023’s The Shots Americas Awards.

Their goal is to show their own journey and experience through their filmmaking life, by putting in some type of commentary in their work. At such young ages, they’ve been blessed with many opportunities, but due to their age, they’ve also been limited in what they can do. As they grow their business, they hope to bring longer-film narratives to the area. While they continue to pursue this career, they also want to be an outlet for others in the industry, by supporting other Midwest filmmakers.

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Categories : Animation, Art, Business::Entrepreneurs, Challenge, entertainment, Film, Movies, Sci Fi Inspiration, Television

Billie Eilish, a Genre-Defying Musician

Posted by morganni23

· Tuesday, October 1st, 2024

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Billie Eilish wearing one of her odd outfits and holding a trio of trophies.

Billie Eilish began her career in music when she was only fourteen years old, making a splash with the single Ocean Eyes. It was uploaded to SoundCloud to be listened to for free by anyone, and within only a few weeks it had accrued a million plays. Billie Eilish, whose full name is Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O’Connell, rejects many of the standards for what a billboard topping artist can look and sound like. Eilish has a unique sense of style, frequently matching baggy and brightly colored and patterned clothes with large and eccentric jewelry. She is inspired by Pop, Industrial, EDM, and Jazz, among other music genres. The result is something timeless and innovative, what some call a whole new genre. Much of her songs and lyrics which are now trending internationally were first written in her home in collaboration with her brother. (He releases music separately as part of a band called The Slightlys.)

Billie Eilish is a very creative person. Eilish speaks in an interview with Noisey about how she gets many ideas from her strange dreams. She was homeschooled, enjoying horseback riding, dance, and singing. In her youth, she was a fan of Anime, specifically the movie Spirited Away. Billie Eilish has an impressive record when it comes to acclaim, trophies, and awards. She has had her music appear in 13 Reasons Why and Barbie (2023). She is the youngest person to win the Best Pop Vocal Album, Best New Artist, Song of the Year, and Record of the Year awards at the Grammy’s. Though her career has been highly successful, it has not been a very long one. As of yet, Eilish has only released three studio albums over eight years of music making. She’s just twenty-two years old currently, and has the potential to be a mainstay in the Pop music world, continuing to bring new, dark combinations of sound onto the billboard charts. She can be an example to us all that if you pursue your ideas (no matter how strange) with enough passion and vision, you can find an audience. Put yourself out there, and share your ideas!

Sources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HmFgsLjpnM

https://www.vox.com/culture/2019/4/18/18412282/who-is-billie-eilish-explained-coachella-2019

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Billie-Eilish

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Categories : Animation, Apparel/Accessories, Art, entertainment, Fashion, Female Empowerment, jewelery, Music, Musician Entrepreneurs, Pop, Teen Entrepreneurs, Women Entrepreneurs

Dude Perfect; A Multimillion Dollar Business

Posted by Abbey George

· Friday, September 27th, 2024

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Dude perfect is a YouTube channel that many of us have grown up with. From the trick shot videos to the stereotype episodes, Dude Perfect never fails to entertain people of all ages.
This athletic and creative group of friends started out as a few college students doing trick shots in their backyard. One video quickly collected millions of views, and using their platform of fast-growing fame, they didn’t stop at making videos. Now they have launched different product lines and continue to develop their brand and video style.

One thing about Dude Perfect that is unique is they have never lost track of their original brand look and identity which is why viewers love them.

They now have Streaming Platform which is advertised as family friendly content perfect for all ages. They’ve been intentional about sports industry involvement and have a share of the premier league football club. This connects them to digital content creation and traditional sports. Dude Perfect goes on tours that sell out extremely fast. These live tours are fun for their fans and are an opportunity for growing their fan base. They recently announced their plans for Dude Perfect World, this ambitious project will have trick shots and games in person.

Dude Perfect is so successful because of their reliable authenticity. This is a lesson for entrepreneurs to stay committed to their passion and principles in their vision for their business or idea.
The Dude Perfect group has also exemplified great innovative principles, they constantly look for new opportunities in the developing society and technology. They successfully balance this with staying true to their authenticity. They show us not to be afraid to imagine the seemingly crazy or impossible but to pursue opportunities with courage and strategy.

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Categories : Athletics, Business, Business::Entrepreneurs, Dick's Sporting Goods, entertainment, Entrepreneurship, Fitness, Male Entrepreneurs, Millennial Enrepreneuers, Social Entrepreneur, Technology, Uncategorized, Workout

College Dropout to Millionaire-Ryan Trahan

Posted by bonaquistmr23

· Saturday, September 21st, 2024

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A Youtuber and Entrepreneur, Ryan Trahan started at 14 to become an entrepreneur. He started a simple water bottle business that would later help make him into a millionaire. Starting his YouTube channel in 2015, Ryan posted about his daily life at college as a student athlete. However, he quickly gained followers due to his creativity and humor within his videos. Having adopted just 30,000 YouTube followers and juggling his business, Ryan was pressured with his college or his business. His school had set a tight rule with him, as a student athlete, making it so he couldn’t brand himself properly while in college. Because of this, Ryan had to choose between a high-risk endeavor or the college route, and he chose the entrepreneurial side. Ryan had the same mindset Peter Thiel speaks of, saying, “I view creating as entrepreneurial. Creating something from nothing has always been ingrained in me.” Thus, his career rocketed. His small water business became a great part of his revenue. The business, known as Neptune, was built to create sustainable water bottles which would reduce plastic waste. With his social enterprise, Ryan also used his business to support several organizations centered around cancer.

While Ryan had Neptune blooming, he also opened up a clothing line called Hydra Collection, which became his personal merch on his social media accounts, as well as another clothing line, Howdy Howdy, and a candy company, Joyride. Creating innovative videos on YouTube and establishing his businesses across the world has made Ryan Trahan into a wealthy, young entrepreneur. From going on live television to creating television series of his own, Ryan meets every corner around the world to grow and engage with his audience.

Ryan is known for his penny-to-a-house series and simply racing people in airports. Through his creative and entertaining work, he has amassed 17 million followers on YouTube with over 3 billion views worldwide!

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Categories : Business, Business::Entrepreneurs, Celebrities, Content Entrepreneurs, entertainment, Entrepreneurship, Enviornmental, Influencer, Kid Entrepreneurs, Male Entrepreneurs, Social Entrepreneur, Social Media, YouTube

Kane Parsons, a Filmmaker Fresh out of High School

Posted by morganni23

· Monday, September 16th, 2024

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A pair of images, one showing Kane Parsons, a young man. The other showing the original Backrooms image of a hall with its musty old carpet and aging wallpaper.

Kane Parsons and the original Backrooms photograph.

Kane Parsons is an online filmmaker and visual effects artist who has received viral attention for his horror short films. His most popular work is a series called The Backrooms. Parsons, who goes by Kane Pixels online, released the first installment in his Backrooms series when he was sixteen years old. The nine minute short film which was uploaded to YouTube in 2022 takes place in an unnatural, lonely setting. The protagonist wanders endless, maze-like yellow hallways rendered in vivid detail with the 3D animation software Blender. This protagonist, whose handheld camera serves as our viewpoint for the film, entered this strange world by falling straight through the solid ground beneath him and into a place disconnected from our reality. In the days following the suspenseful short’s release, it would become highly popular in several online spaces. It was inspired by a post on a message board from 2019, one which described the original concept of the endless Backrooms, and featured the iconic photograph most associated with the uncanny dimension. The series expanded on the concepts first established in that post, and would only receive more notoriety as it went on, trending with each new entry in its ongoing narrative. As Kane Parsons continued to thoughtfully produce the visuals of the films, he grew more and more ambitious. The digital sets only became larger and more detailed, and later entries would use advanced motion capture techniques to make characters’ movements as realistic as possible.

All of the impressive work that Parsons was doing got him the attention of more than just online horror fans. The independent movie studio A24 has chosen to adapt his series into a feature film. Kane Parsons will direct the film, and it is to be written by Robert Patino, a producer and writer whose previous work includes the HBO series Westworld. While simultaneously completing high school, Parsons was able to build a unique online identity and inspire others with his fresh take on the found footage horror subgenre. He is quoted by ABC News as saying, “I just love doing this, I somehow almost never burn out. And I think that’s partially because of how much people love this series. It just feels like everything I do has value.”

I can say personally that the stories Kane Pixels has created have fascinated and transfixed me. I am reminded, as I climb to the third floor of a furniture store, of those windowless carpeted halls. I find myself wondering, “What would I do if I found myself in an infinite IKEA, or an endless airport?” The success of The Backrooms has shown me that if an idea intrigues me and has the sticking power to hold in my brain, it is likely that other people will have similar reactions to it. If I can unearth a novel idea and put in the time and effort to build upon it, I can make something people will care about.

Sources:

https://www.wired.com/story/what-ar e-the-backrooms/

https://abcnews.go.com/US/backrooms-horror-storytelling-online/story?id=92623707

https://deadline.com/2023/02/the-backrooms-a24-developing-feature-based-on-viral-horror-shorts-1235249413/

https://www.youtube.com/@kanepixels

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Categories : Computers, entertainment, Film, Horror, Teen Entrepreneurs, Television, Video Production, Young Entrepreneur, YouTube

Tags : computers, entertainment, Film, teen entrepreneurs, YouTube

Jungmin Kang & “Snoopslimes”

Posted by fiscuseg21

· Saturday, October 7th, 2023

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Jungmin Kang was just 13 years old when she started her slime business in 2017. She became familiar with ‘slime’ through social media, as she enjoyed watching ASMR slime videos. Soon, she started her own e-commerce slime business using her allowance money. She launched her own social media and website for ‘Snoopslimes,’ selling various different types of slimes.

Kang’s business started small, but it has now grown larger than she could have ever imagined. Her social media following has now reached over 6 million, and she has sold over 1 million slimes total. To grow her business, she consistently posted high-quality videos of her slime products on Instagram and TikTok. Many of these videos went viral, which helped to spread the word about her company. In just over a year of posting on her social media, Kang had gained over 1 million followers.

Kang explains on her website that her product is a “therapeutic sensory toy” that provides a “creative outlet” for customers. Snoopslimes serves a wide array of customers, from young children who use slime as a fun toy to adults who use slime for “stress relief.”

Kang has found interesting ways to innovate in the slime market. She uses a “drop-based” business model, meaning that she launches a new supply of slimes every week at the same time. Some of the slimes stay the same every week, and others are brand-new or seasonal. Many of her slimes are carefully curated to coincide with current trends, events, or media. This business model creates more interest and demand; she can be more creative in the slimes she launches each week and many of the slimes sell out quickly after the drop time.

Kang also offers ‘slime subscription box’ plans for dedicated customers. The Snoopslime website also has a ‘Slime 101’ page for slime information and care, as well as a ‘Slime Lookbook’ page where visitors can see slimes from previous drops.

Kang is an inspiring example of a young entrepreneur who found an extremely niche interest and used her creativity to satisfy a need in the market.

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Categories : Art, entertainment, Experience, Slime

Tilak Mehta’s Success Story

Posted by MillerHS23

· Monday, October 2nd, 2023

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One day, Tilak Mehta accidentally left his school books at his uncle’s house and couldn’t get them back with same-day shipping. He had exams the next day and was frustrated with his predicament, but that sparked an idea. Introducing: Paper n’ parcels, a same-day book delivery service that operates within the city. With a little help from his father and collaboration with a local shipping provider, Tilak got his business up and running in 2018, and the profits starting rolling in! He continued to expand his business and by 2021, he transformed his business into a multimillion dollar success.

The resilience and creativity of a 13 year old boy from India shows that with a little effort and innovation, anyone can accomplish their entrepreneurial dreams. Tilak’s Story serves as an example and an inspiration to young entrepreneurs. He saw a need, and he found a new way to fill it. That is how to do good business.

The thing that makes me curious about this story is the business concept itself. Amazon had already reached India by the time of this business startup, so Tilak was facing a worthy competitor. I haven’t found much more information about this business either, which makes the whole thing much more interesting. I’m curios what you guys think though!

Sources:

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trending/meet-tilak-mehta-who-became-an-entrepreneur-at-13-and-now-owns-a-rs-100-crore-company/articleshow/102401504.cms?from=mdr

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Categories : delivery, entertainment

Jason and Travis Kelce

Posted by msschley

· Thursday, December 15th, 2022

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Jason and Travis Kelce are brothers that both play in the national football league, and they are both pretty good at it. Jason Kelce is a perennial all pro center for the Philadelphia Eagles, while Travis Kelce has been making the argument for the best tight end of all time on the Kansas City Chiefs. Both Jason and Travis are fan favorites in their cities not only because of their stellar play on the field, but also because of their hilarious personalities off of the field. With this in mind Jason and Travis both banded together and made a podcast called new heights. The subject matter of these podcasts can range from intellectual conversations about the game of football, to hilarious stories they have gathered from their everyday lives. Along with releasing full length episodes, the Kelces also have other social media pages where they post snippets of every episode. Another thing they have working in their favor is that since Jason and Travis are both NFL superstars, they constantly have celebrity guests come onto the podcast in the form of their teammates like Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts, which just adds more star power onto the podcast. We can learn from the Kelces that there are infinite ways to create a successful business. Even just being funny can lead to a profitable business in the form of podcasts and social media.

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Categories : entertainment, Football, Sports