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Why is Warby Parker Called Warby Parker?

September 27, 2016 by Annelise Schoups 1 Comment

Novelist Jack Kerouac once said, “Great things are not accomplished by those who yield to trends and fads and popular opinion.” For entrepreneurs especially, this holds steadily true. Like most entrepreneurs or inventors, Kerouac himself was a rebel, known for pioneering the beat generation and altering literature forever. In fact, it is his rebellious spirit that helped turn Warby Parker into the successful ecommerce company it is today.

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Annelise Schoups
Annelise Schoups

Annelise Schoups is a contributor at Rewind & Capture. With a degree in journalism, experience in public relations, and an education in travel, she is passionate about cultivating knowledge and storytelling.

Filed Under: How Tech Brands Got Their Names Tagged With: Andrew Hunt, David Gilboa, Jeffrey Raider, Neil Blumenthal, Warby Parker

Fun Fact About LEGO…

September 26, 2016 by Adam Lang Leave a Comment

The name ‘LEGO’ is an abbreviation of the two Danish words “leg godt“, meaning “play well”.

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Adam Lang is the founder and editor of Rewind & Capture. He is passionate about creative marketing, design and brand etymology.

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Why is TED Called TED?

September 14, 2016 by Annelise Schoups Leave a Comment

For generations, modern education and employment practices have trained us to become specialists; to learn a skill or trade and become experts in that area alone. No longer are renaissance men and jacks-of-all-trades rewarded for their wide breadth of abilities. Instead, we’re often encouraged to meet specific requirements to fit into even more specific silos. Many would argue, though, that the best ideas are born in opposition of this model.

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Annelise Schoups
Annelise Schoups

Annelise Schoups is a contributor at Rewind & Capture. With a degree in journalism, experience in public relations, and an education in travel, she is passionate about cultivating knowledge and storytelling.

Filed Under: How Tech Brands Got Their Names Tagged With: Harry Marks, Richard Saul Wurman, TED

Who Said it?

September 2, 2016 by Adam Lang Leave a Comment

“A blackman follows me when its sunny outside, when it’s cloudy he goes home.” – _______

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Adam Lang is the founder and editor of Rewind & Capture. He is passionate about creative marketing, design and brand etymology.

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Who Said it?

September 2, 2016 by Adam Lang Leave a Comment

“Sometimes I’ll start a sentence and I don’t even know where it’s going. I just hope I find it along the way.” – ______

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Adam Lang is the founder and editor of Rewind & Capture. He is passionate about creative marketing, design and brand etymology.

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