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Martin Ferfers

// SPARK-INNOVATION.DE

Martin Ferfers is an inventor, investor, and "architect of ideas" focused on bringing ideas to life that improve the world or make it more fun. He co-founded a web design agency while in school and later studied arts, film, literature, and European Business. He co-founded Grünspar and invented a paper-saving paper bin. Martin has worked with Sturm und Drang, Zukunftsinstitut, and supersieben. He has co-founded or supported ventures like Lykon, Thiocyn, and Wowlabs. He invests in innovative areas like Crypto, Gene Editing, and Climate Tech.

Venture CapitalInnovation
Germany
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Zach Ware

// ZGWARE.COM

Zach Ware is a private company investor and real estate developer at Freehouse Capital Partners. Previously, he led product at Zappos, was an early-stage VC at VTF Capital, and led a large-scale development of Downtown Las Vegas. He also founded and ran several startups. Zach lives between Austin and Northwest Montana, but will be mostly based in NYC from October 2025 to March 2026. In his spare time, he is a competitive hybrid athlete and amateur river guide. His primary focus is Freehouse Partners, a multi-strategy real estate development firm focused on acquiring and developing generational real estate in hard-to-access growth markets of the Upper Rockies. He also invests and co-owns two operating companies.

Venture CapitalReal Estate Development
United States
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Dave Booda

// BOODAISM.COM
Personal
United States
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K. Sean Buvala

// SEANTELLS.COM

Sean Buvala is a storyteller, author, and the Chief Learning Officer of Ai Brainworks LLC. With decades of experience in publishing, organizational storytelling, public speaking, and adult education, Sean helps people understand and use artificial intelligence confidently, ethically, and creatively. He designs and leads workshops that focus on practical application and empowers teams and communities to use AI as a tool. Sean has presented workshops across the United States to various organizations and is known for his down-to-earth approach to training and coaching.

StorytellingAI Training
United States
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Maria Skinner

// MARIASKINNER.COM

Maria Laura Skinner is the founder of BeSoul™ Dance and Dance Spells™ and an Ageless Grace Brain Health Fitness Trainer & Educator. She is also the founder of Embodied Astrology and has been in practice for over 30 years. Maria is the author of Living High Like a Tree and co-authored the Spanish translation of Our Bodies, Ourselves – Nuestros Cuerpos, Nuestras Vidas – and contributed to My Hungry Head by Marybeth Sherrin. She offers dance classes and Oracle services.

BeSoul™ DanceAgeless Grace Brain Health Fitness
United States
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Abe Challah

// ABECHALLAH.COM

Abe Challah is a computer engineer focused on building software with AI Agents and No-Code Tools. He helps non-technical founders build solo and ship fast. Abe offers direct work as a virtual CTO and one-on-one coaching.

Software DevelopmentNo-Code Tools
Canada
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Brian Hertzog

// BRIANHERTZOG.COM

Brian Hertzog is a technology enthusiast, writer, investor, and photographer. Based in the PNW area, he focuses on allocating his time, energy, attention, and capital to the important things in life. He aims to share lessons learned and help others do the same, learning from the smartest people he can find. This site shares his story and the wisdom he's collected.

WriterInvestor
United States
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Charlie Cheney

// SUGARSTILL.COM

Sugar Still is an acoustic duo comprised of Sarah Blick and Charlie Cheney. Blick is a conservatory-trained violinist and vocalist, while Cheney plays roots blues guitar and sings. They met in 2015 and discovered a shared love of Americana, roots blues, bluegrass, gypsy jazz, and funk. From 2015 to 2018, Sugar Still toured the US and Canada, playing over 400 shows worldwide. They have released four albums: "Balance" (2015), "Sugar and Spice" (2015), "Go" (2017), and "Studio Van" (2020).

Acoustic DuoAmericana Music
United States
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Federico Quintela

// QUICKCONCEPT.WORDPRESS.COM

This individual created Quick. Concept. as a space to share and learn new concepts and tools, with the goal of helping people think, work, and live better. They are interested in topics such as creativity, learning, and how to turn criticism into constructive dialogue. They share techniques and ideas from books and other sources, encouraging readers to experiment with them and share their results.

Critical ThinkingLearning Techniques
Argentina
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John Wilker

// JOHNWILKER.COM
Personal
United States
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Marc Allred

// MARCALLRED.COM

Marc Allred, also known as All-Red, is a singer and songwriter originally from Hauula, Hawaii, and currently based in Stafford, VA. His music blends genres like reggae, rock, punk, folk, and pop, drawing inspiration from artists like Tom Petty, Bob Marley, NOFX, and The Police. Marc has been writing and playing music for over 20 years and has shared the stage with Everclear, Sum 41, and Papa Roach. His music has also been featured on TV, radio, and for brands like Nintendo. Marc's recent album, Life Raft, was created with Demitri Marmash from Artemis Audio in Kailua, HI.

Live LoopingReggae Rock
United States
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Marsia Shuron Harris

// MOTHERTURTLE.COM

Marsia Shuron Harris, also known as Mother Turtle, is an artist, musician, and Certified Life Coach (CLC). She has been performing original compositions for over 30 years, both as a solo artist and as part of the duo Aye and the band Mother Turtle. Her songs are rooted in personal growth, love, social consciousness, and a greater vision for the world. She is the author of the chant "Rise Up" and wrote the theme song for the film “Things We Don't Talk About - Women's Stories from the Red Tent.” Marsia is also the creator of "Healing the Stories We Tell Ourselves with Mother Turtle," where she helps people uncover limiting beliefs. She is a graduate of the Art Institute of Boston and also works as a photographer, painter, and builder of wood and epoxy products under the name Whirldzart.

MusicianCertified Life Coach
United States
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Milos Stanic

// MILOS.IO

Miloš Stanić is a sportsman who ventured into internet business. He enjoys coffee by the lake and writes about what fascinates him at the moment. He sends a monthly email notification if there is something new. His blog covers a range of topics, including life stories, Shaolin monks, internet business, nutrition for health, haiku moments, Serbian history, Okinawa karate, and spiritual matters.

Life StoriesInternet Business
Serbia
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Robert J. McCarter

// ROBERTJMCCARTER.COM

Robert J. McCarter is the author of more than fifteen novels and over one hundred and fifty short stories. He is a regular contributor to Pulphouse Fiction Magazine and his short fiction has also appeared in The Saturday Evening Post, Andromeda Spaceways Inflight Magazine, Everyday Fiction, and numerous anthologies. Robert writes in a variety of genres from contemporary fantasy to science fiction and just about everything in between. He lives in the mountains of Arizona with his wife and dogs.

Contemporary FantasyScience Fiction
United States
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Tyler Tervooren

// RISKOLOGY.CO

Tyler Tervooren is the founder of Riskology. He writes for introverts about the science and strategies for becoming a great leader. He considers himself a human guinea pig, having run a marathon on every continent, founded multiple small businesses, and organized three Guinness World Record attempts. Through Riskology, he aims to help introverts master their psychology and take smart risks to become strong leaders.

Risk ManagementLeadership for Introverts
United States
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Ben Hamilton

// BEN.HAMILTON.ID.AU

Ben Hamilton implements, configures, and customizes Sugar and Zendesk to help clients streamline their processes and workflow. He has been in the Information Technology industry since 1995 and brings a wealth of experience to his work. His current focus is working with Sugar & Zendesk and the products in those ecosystems. This website is him learning out loud.

SugarCRMZendesk
Vanuatu
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Charlie Cheney

// CHARLIECHENEY.COM

Charlie Cheney is a writer and adventurer. He toured with Sugar Still for four years, wrapping up in 2019. He then moved to Yellowstone National Park, followed by stints in Vail and Keystone, Colorado. As of 2024, he is working in San Luis Obispo County, California, and pursuing employment opportunities in the mountain west while remaining involved in music part-time. He was "discovered" by Jackson Browne and Pat MacDonald in 2006. He is known for his compelling stories centered around conflict and the choices people make during times of stress, painting portraits of American life through his music.

MusicSongwriter
United States
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Dan Vekhter

// DANSCREATIVEOUTLET.COM

Dan is the creator of danscreativeoutlet, a website where he shares reflections on living well. He is currently working on a project of 39 friendship stories, written in honor of 39 laps around the sun. He also maintains a blog and several newsletters, including The Wonder Project, Environ/mental health, and The Biography Project. Dan expresses his creativity through poetry, index card wisdom, and sharing his favorite internet finds. He describes himself as a doodler, wonderer, neurologist, and nature lover.

Friendship StoriesNewsletter Writer
United States
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Phil Rectra

// CAPECODTESTKITCHEN.WORDPRESS.COM

Phil Rectra is the Artistic Director of the Cape Cod International Film Festival (CCIFF). He is passionate about film and the arts world of Cape Cod. He highlighted the short film "WE CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT COSMOS" at the 2015 CCIFF, praising its storytelling and animation. He also seems to have an interest in food and wine, hosting wine tastings and writing about cheese.

Cape Cod International Film FestivalFilm Criticism
United States
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Rob Cubbon

// ROBCUBBON.COM

Rob Cubbon is an Amazon bestselling author, online teacher, graphic and web designer, and entrepreneur. He helps people build sustainable online businesses, earn passive income, gain financial independence, and experience greater freedom, health and happiness. He started a business in 2006, initially providing graphic design, web design and marketing services, but later started selling e-books and video courses on the subjects of online business, marketing, web design and passive income. He has traveled extensively since 2014.

Web DesignPassive Income
Thailand