Walking on Ocean Plastic
Adidas is stepping up the game in the shoe industry by upcycling plastic in the ocean. They are turning this plastic into yarn that in 2018, they were able to create over 5 million pairs of shoes with. Their goal in 2019 has increased to 11 million pairs due to
Can You Survive a Disruption?
If you're anything like me, your nostalgia for the past will never cease. This means you're well aware that The Backstreet Boys have reunited and are back on tour, that you were torn when Toys "R" Us announced their bankruptcy in 2017, and have been equally shocked to see in
thinkspace Offers First Coworking Helipad Service Between Seattle and Redmond
We are excited to announce that we have a helipad at both of our Seattle and Redmond coworking locations! We recognize that commuting between Seattle and Redmond has been a challenge ever since the toll was put in place between Seattle and the Eastside. Depending on the time of day
Member Spotlight: Colvin Pitts of Lytro
https://pictures.lytro.com/lytroweb/pictures/441465 Click to refocus. Click and drag for Perspective Shift. Lytro has just opened a new office in Redmond at thinkspace. We are excited to be expanding our physical presence, and are thrilled to be part of the thinkspace community. The Lytro camera lets you capture and share what you see
All the Answers in the World
I've always thought people have multiple selves - meaning your actions and reactions vary based on people and settings. It's hard to be one personality all the time. For example my "personal self" loves horoscopes. A horoscope or fortune is a slight glimmer of hope of what might come tomorrow, or at least a
PSBJ says it’s on the rise, but, what exactly is interactive media?
The PSBJ put out an article titled "Interactive media industry on the rise in Seattle area". I read the article and began to think, uh, what or how is interactive media defined? The article really doesn't state who's all included in this group other than "regional games companies". Revenues are up
Working Hard To Not Fail Or Working Hard To Succeed?
Facebook has five core values (see below). The one that I like is "move fast and break things". While this isn't for everyone, it keeps you innovating and keeps you from becoming stagnant. There's so many sayings that are similar to this: [listdot] If you don't fall down you're not learning.
Are Your Employees Building a Cathedral or Breaking Rocks?
Do your employees feel like they are building a cathedral or do they feel like they are breaking rocks? Are you able to attract the top talent to come work for you and your company? One of the biggest challenges that entrepreneurs face is hiring the best and brightest. When
Take comfort in being uncomfortable about being comfortable
There are two areas that I personally want to strengthen: 1) Communication and 2) Leadership. Over the last few years, I've come to recognize that in order for thinkspace to be a place where amazing things happen it requires people and a team that are highly motivated to do remarkable