What inspired the creation of WB&CO & where were you when the idea for was born?
I can't drink Fruit Juice as it contains too much natural sugar – so my diet inspired me to create WB&CO Pure Organic Vegetable Juice. We have a family farm in Malaysia and I guess that's where the, "spirit" for the idea born.
Who would you like to share WB&CO with on your dining table?
Alicia Bay Laurel who wrote Living On The Earth in the early 70's would certainly be there.
Who's cooking dinner?
Tetsuya from Tetsuya's in Sydney.
And what's on the menu?
Fresh Rock Oysters from Scotland with WB&CO Red Chili Shot, Grass Fed Beef Fillet with Nameko, Shimeji & Enoki Mushroom with WB&CO Beet, Carrot & Celery, Lemon Scented Floating Island with Vanilla Bean Anglaise with WB&CO Carrot & Lemongrass.
What CD's play in your office?
1. Bill Evan's Trio
2. Portishead live in NYC
3. Stevie Wonder, Innervisions
4. British Psychedelic Folk
First Job?
Roadie for various bands and a runner for a London Ad. Agency.
What's the best part of being an entrepreneur?
Doing something meaningful and relevant.
Where were you when the idea for ganicwater was born?
It was the hot summer of 2006 in Germany, in the middle of the soccer world championship
What inspired the creation of ganicwater?
The need of people having something to drink, thats healthier than juices, pops and lemonades, but not as boring as pure water. More over I embrace things where you do not have to trade for something, or compromise.
Who would you like to share ganicwater with on your dining table?
Muthar Kent, Indra Nooyi and Emily (my sister-in-law's Labrador half-breed)
Who's cooking the meal?
Mom
And what's on the menu?
Homemade fresh salads and Argentinean beef.
What CD's play in the ganicwater office?
1. Radio Livestreams from all over the world.
2. Radio Tarifa
First Job?
Waiter at the local Golf & Country Club, Fruit & Veggy delivery Truck driver.
What's the best part of being an entrepreneur?
Its all good, couldn't say what's the best part. Please ask me again, when I am retiring....! ;-)
Where were you when the idea for VEEN was born?
In a sauna
What inspired the creation of VEEN?
Entrepreneurs who say: I can, I will.
Who would you like to share VEEN with on your dining table?
Sienna Miller (don't tell to Outi) I think she's the Twiggy of our time.
What CD's play in the VEEN office?
I play Eppu Normaali (Finnish Sex Pistols... At least when they were younger) and The Cure. Moby and Bob Dylan tell their views sometimes.
Who's cooking dinner?
Me. (Grand mom was my hero in this one)
First Job?
Gardener, unfortunately not a pool boy...
And what's on the menu?
Asparagus at the moment.
What's the best part of being an entrepreneur?
I have always loved the freedom and self-expression. You have to remember that freedom creates responsibility.
Where were you when the idea for Gloji was born? & What inspired the creation of Gloji?
Both of my father and grandfather managed a traditional Chinese medicine shop back in China, therefore I was in contact of many Chinese herbs since early age. One hot summer afternoon in Los Angeles 2006, I was feeling tired and exhausted, I wanted to prepare myself a cold drink using traditional Chinese herbs to soothe and nourish my “internal system”. I used Goji as the main ingredient along with longan, tangerine peels, licoric, honey and boil them together. It turns out that this drink/soup is very delicious. And soon after drinking it I felt much better. I suddenly thought, wouldn’t it be more convenient if this drink is bottled and available in stores? That’s when I have the first thought about Gloji.
Who would you like to share Gloji with on your dining table?
1. New friends who never had Gloji before.
2. Everyone that involved and made Gloji happened, especially Mr. Robert Reiss and Eric Feng.
3. Mr. Aman Gupta (We haven't got a chance to toast Gloji together)
4. Cho-Cho (He is our dog, and he loves Gloji!)
What CD's play in the Gloji office?
1. My lovely wife Lucy's music (She created the music for Gloji's website).
2. Enigma
3. David Morales
4. James Blunt
Who's cooking dinner?
My dear Mom and wife
And what's on the menu?
Cucumber salad with vinegar and garlic dressing, Noodle with sesame paste and scollop & Best home made chicken soup.
First Job?
Selling honey baked potato strips on street (age 9).
What's the best part of being an entrepreneur?
As a designer, I enjoy the freedom of creativity, and seeing my imagination come true. As a businessman, I found meeting new friends and challenge different aspects are all very exciting.
Where were you when the idea for /lambda/ was born?
I was swimming, wearing my blue goggles, alone in a stunning deep blue silence…
What inspired the creation of /lambda/?
Purity, transparency, innovation, minimalism, perfectionism, Pitsika, Gravity's Rainbow, Kafka's Diaries, Stelios Ramfos, Ian Schrager and Stars Of The Lid.
What CD's play in Speiron’s office?
1. Tim Hecker - An Imaginary Country
2. Isis - Wavering Radiant
3. Japandroids - Post-Nothing
4. Fever Ray - Fever Ray
5. Nadja - When I See The Sun Always Shines On TV
6. Dan Deacon - Bromst
Who would you like to share /lambda/ with on your dining table?
1. Maria Grazia Cucinotta
2. Brian Eno
3. Thomas Pynchon
4. David Lynch
5. Kim Gordon
6. Laura Harring
Who's cooking dinner?
Martha
And what's on the menu?
Starters
Cretan graviera cheese, Pies with wild herbs and fennel, Snails fried in /lambda/ olive oil, vinegar and rosemary
Main Dishes
Fried Cretan Sausage dressed with onions, Handmade pasta served with anthotiro cheese
Dessert
Sfakian pie with honey
Beverage
Raki
First Job?
I was working as a copywriter for several advertising agencies.
What's the best part of being an entrepreneur?
You have nobody to blame when things go really bad!
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