Monthly Archives: September 2014

An Entrepreneur Builds a Brand in Eyewear

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Lynne Strang

Julie Allinson was 42 when she started Eyebobs, which offers high-quality, funky reading glasses at reduced prices. Fourteen years later, her company occupies almost all of a 37,000-square foot building near downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. Optical shops, clothing stores and even museum … Continue reading →

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A Chinese Entrepreneur Makes Movies to Take on Social Issues

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Lynne Strang

Zhang Wei earned millions as an entrepreneur who made video intercom doorbell systems in Shenzhen, China. In 2006, things changed in a big way. That’s when Zhang sold his company and started studying filmmaking. Today, the 49-year-old is a director who makes socially conscious movies. As explained … Continue reading →

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