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He was outbid on a chance to meet his idol at a charity auction. So he decided to upend the whole fund raising process.
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This Student Is Tapping An Underused Source for Language Lessons: Refugees
OZY Genius Award winner Elise Shea, the founder of Speak to Me, a digital language-learning platform, shares her story.
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Part rant-o-riffic talk from the edge, part no-holds-barred delving into the dark stuff often left unsaid. This is OZY’s newest must-listen podcast.
A Former World Cup Athlete Makes a Play for Sustainable Shoes
Tim Brown used his eye for design to create a successful, comfortable and sustainable shoe brand.
The 'Outsider' Taking the Fashion World by Storm
Brandice Daniel always wanted to work in the world of fashion. Now she’s helping up-and-coming multicultural designers get noticed.
This Tech Entrepreneur Created an Innovative Platform to Address the High Cost of Education
Christopher Gray won $1.3M in college scholarships. Now he’s helping other students take control of their financial future.
How Warby Parker’s CEO Funded His Dream to Give the World Sight
Neil Blumenthal had a vision: Disrupt the $100 billion optical industry while making a difference.
Spouse Swapping in the South
Section 8 housing, diminished prospects, wife swapping, good booze and bad vibes: Craven County, North Carolina’s got it all.
