David Karp was the inventor of something called Davidville. This name may not sound familiar, however maybe the re-branded name of Tumblr will ring a bell. Karp, at the age of just 14 started to intern at major companies. He valued this time he spent there because, while he may not have been making money he did gain valuable experience that he would use later on to become one of the most successful creators in a long time. The experiences he had were very important and ultimately lead to Tumblr.

Karp decided that the US didn’t have enough opportunities for him, so at age 17 he moved to Tokyo alone where he really started to take off as a rising entrepreneur. Moving to Tokyo seems like a big risk that most people probably would not do. However, by changing his surroundings he was able to create new ideas. This change also forced him out of his comfort zone and allowed him to innovate in new and creative ways.