He’s the new vending machine king of Brooklyn — and Linus Piepmeyer hasn’t even finished the third grade. What began as a lesson about the value of money — and savings — has become a minor sensation on one block in Boerum Hill, where the 8-year-old boy with an artist’s eye has been hawking homemade Big Apple-themed buttons … Read more
He took a shot. An East Hampton native who skipped college to follow his professional dream is succeeding on Long Island’s luxe South Fork peddling his own tequila brand. “Larger brands … they just drop some product on a table,” Montaukila owner Simon Cascante, 33, recently told The Post. Long Island native Simon Cascante started … Read more
As a teenager, Simon Squibb lost everything. He was homeless, grieving and isolated. His world was in ruins following the sudden death of his dad. “I was 15 when my dad died of a heart attack in front of me. Eight minutes after saying he didn’t feel well, he was gone,” Squibb recalled. What followed … Read more
NYU Langone is blurring the line between doctor and inventor. The medical center’s new MedTech Pipeline has med students, residents and fellows identifying real-world clinical problems — then developing prototypes and devices to solve them. Dr. Insoo Suh is a practicing endocrine surgeon and helped pioneer a scarless thyroid surgery technique early in his career … Read more
Sydney Charlet’s got drive. To cover her hefty Upper West Side rent, she’s become the hero that Gotham didn’t realize it needed: “The Car Sitter.” Charlet, 29, a Big Apple transplant from Seattle, Washington, charges her new NYC neighbors — mostly locals around her age — up to $50 for a 90-minute car-sitting session during alternate … Read more
Tariffs busting your budget? One charming NYC shop is here to save your wallet — and your conscience. Tucked away at 434 Sixth Ave. in the West Village, the Locavore Variety Store is helmed by “shop local” queen Caroline Weaver, an entrepreneur on a serious mission to change the way New Yorkers consume. Since opening a … Read more
When it comes to parenting style, Alexandra Rutkay’s got it in the bag. Unwilling to forgo fab fashions for frumpy mommy gear, the Upper East Sider dreamed up a designer diaper carrier that’s now affording her the life of her dreams. “We just made seven figures,” Rutkay, 41, married mom and founder of posh baby bag … Read more
It seems more and more people these days have a side hustle — even teenagers. Especially teens, perhaps. New data has found that 2 in 5 teenagers are actively earning money online in the US. What’s more, an increasing number of 12- to 18-year-olds are earning more money through digital channels than they are through … Read more
This man will do anything to be successful, including working on his honeymoon. Karl Hudson, a 33-year-old entrepreneur, makes seven figures a year through his investments, agencies and personal business ventures, allowing him to live a lavish lifestyle — but it comes with a cost. Hudson, from Newcastle, England, admitted to Jam Press that his … Read more
Making her way from foster care in the Lower East Side to creating a beauty business valued at $25 million, entrepreneur Nadine Ramos credits New York City for being the city that made her. “The concrete jungle, as they say, will either make you or break you,” the 45-year-old native New Yorker told The Post. … Read more
Entrepreneur Peter Shankman credits an unexpected source for his career prowess. “My massive attention deficit hyperactive disorder is responsible for all of my success,” he said. The author of “Faster Than Normal: Turbocharge Your Focus, Productivity, and Success With the Secrets of the ADHD Brain” (TarcherPerigee) — dubbed the ADHD and productivity bible — and … Read more
A third of Americans consider themselves to be an “entrepreneur,” according to new research. The survey revealed younger generations are slightly more likely to consider themselves entrepreneurs — 36% of Gen Z and 39% of millennials. That’s compared to 29% of Gen X respondents and just 25% of baby boomers. Respondents were also asked how they … Read more
Entrepreneurs across all generations are losing weeks of productivity each year to “wasted time,” according to new research. The survey polled 2,000 U.S. small business owners, evenly split across generations, and revealed that the average respondent loses one hour and 36 minutes each day to tasks they deem unproductive. This “wasted time” adds up to … Read more
Ikimi Dubose-Woodson has come a long way in her career since polishing silverware at 15. But the 41-year-old wouldn’t be where she is now — and as devoted as she is to community service — were it not for that lowly gig at the New York Marriott World Trade Center back in 1997. It was … Read more
What do the beach, Grand Central, a crowded M60 bus and Asphalt Green have in common? In all those places, you’ll see brightly colored Bogg Bag totes everywhere. While the brand has sold 3 million bags to date and is on track to hit $100 million in revenue this year, it all started as a … Read more
They help calm the fight or flight response. Are you afraid of flying friendly skies? Not to fear. A self-proclaimed “former fearful flyer” and an airplane captain have released flashcards that will help prevent air travel from turning into a nightmare at 30,000 feet. “The cards will just walk you through things,” Utah’s Brian Morris, the … Read more
In the heart of New York City pre-COVID-19 pandemic, Jonathan Krieger and Brandon Hirsch were thriving, operating dozens of different businesses — including restaurants and a string of cafes — across the bustling metropolis. But when the coronavirus struck, the entrepreneurial duo — feeling stifled and stymied by the new normal in the Big Apple — couldn’t help … Read more
When Superstorm Sandy hit in October 2012, it wiped out much of Jarad and Christel Astin’s Far Rockaway, New York, ground-floor apartment. They did, however, salvage the 22-foot sailboat, and it became a symbolic part of their life-altering change of course. Jarad, then 47, was burned out with his live animal curator job at the … Read more
Just call him Fusilli Dan. Dan Lee, 30, Army veteran, has recently launched his new Farina Pasta Bar food truck with the support of a nonprofit “food truck incubator” for veterans and active military spouses.The Sayreville native joined up after high school, serving through 2015. “You meet a lot of different people,” said Lee. “It’s … Read more
They’ve got no reservations about doing whatever it takes to land reservations. Dining out in New York City, especially at a high-profile eatery, has become a cutthroat endeavor as the demand for tables aggressively outweighs the supply. Now an elite network of resellers stands to make tens of thousands of dollars a year, while reselling … Read more