YouthTrade logo
For the past couple of days, I have been attending an unbelievable event at Kauffman Foundation of Entrepreneurship in Kansas City MO. The meeting is being sponsored by two incredible organizations, Conscious Capitalism Institute and YES (Youth Entrepreneurship & Sustainability).
Why am I here?
A couple of weeks ago, I was approached by a friend of a friend of mine, David Page, an extremely successful New England entrepreneur, who asked me to design a logo for an initiative that was taking root from the Cambridge offices of YES under the leadership of Poonam Ahluwalia, an incredible dreamer and inspirational leader who has graciously welcomed me into her global family.
Youth Trade Manifesto
Youth Trade is built on a simple yet big idea -- providing markets for goods of young American entrepreneurs under the age of 35 years. YouthTrade was born out of a simple question -- how to align Conscious companies with Conscious entrepreneurs to provide (a) an opportunity for contribution for the company and (b) a leg up for entrepreneur by providing access to markets (c) an easy way for consumers to contribute to both the company and the young entrepreneur by buying certified YouthTrade products.
The first YouthTrade partner? Whole Foods. Pretty Cool, right?
The logo? Check it out.
Long-term effect for me?
For the first time since selling the original EYMER DESIGN in 2000, I have become recharged and refocused. Over my quarter century of work, I have worked on many, many, exciting projects. Working with YES and YouthTrade has now reached my personal project hall of fame.
The powers of the universe have provided me with a tremendous opportunity. For this, I give thanks!