Of course , for most of us , that sentiment is to be expected ; but what we mean was summed up beautifully when Chowdhury told us , “ New York has always been a place that fosters diversity .” And what he means is that developers , designers , entrepreneurs the world over can find what they ’ re looking for in New York . From quicker funding and stronger teams , to restaurants that remind them of home , New York continues to be a hotbed of opportunity , and these leaders are an indication of that .
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With so much to look forward to , both from the entire fashion tech industry and from these companies , Bronstein left us with one simple idea . The “ next big thing ” to make a huge impact on the industry , is the shifting view of what success is . What he means is : people are finding interesting shortcuts to pursuing their passions ; essentially touting the entrepreneurial spirit that seems to have swept the nation .
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It isn ’ t just entrepreneurs that stand out , it ’ s those individuals that seem to pursue their passions , an all-in devotion to the pursuit of happiness , those brave souls that accept traditional “ success ” as a by-product to work that ’ s believable and inspiring . Though it seems like a broad concept , we found confirmation when asking Siu about her role models and found this same notion embedded in the discussion of Roc Nation founder Jay Z ’ s incredible ability to create savvy businesses based on the pursuit of his passions .