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What are you currently working on? Right now I’m just working on some new models for our company called Vesso Surf. Currently partnered with Kerry Tokoro, one of the nicest and best shapers in the world. I am also working with Wade Tokoro (Kerry’s older brother), also one of the kindest and best shaper in the...

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Sous vide cooking is the simple method of cooking vacuum-sealed food in a controlled, low-temperature water bath. It creates supremely tantalizing, effortless delicacies such as soft poached eggs that are creamy, custardy, and silky. Sous vide steak is often described as perfectly rendered and contrasted, juicy, flavorful, evenly cooked to precision. Who wouldn’t...

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Whenever I cross paths with my friend Justin Chung, he never ceases to dazzle me with next-level information on culture or trends. Or maybe some cool yet instantly understandable infographics that he just designed. He's a smart and talented guy. So I wasn't shocked to find out that he and some of his pals have...

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If you have ever perused the shelves at New York's preeminent photography bookstore, Dashwood Books, then you have likely already had the pleasure of engaging in spirited conversation with Miwa Susuda. As photobook consultant at Dashwood for the past ten years, Miwa is as widely respected as she is known for both her knowledge and contributions...

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This 8Qs interview was happened upon by chance, and it goes to show you that opportunities to connect are everywhere, sometimes even invading your Instagram timeline as a sponsored ad. Alejandro Rioja is the co-founder of Flux Ventures, and he has created two companies Flux Chargers and Flux.LA. Born and raised in Bolivia, Alejandro is...

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I went to an intimate event a few months ago when Amy Wang and Jacquie Chang, both co-founders of OrangeGlad were sharing their entrepreneurial story. I loved hearing their down-to-earth trials and learnings, seeing their passionate ambitions, and chuckling at their growing pain stories (imagine a two story spontaneous chute assembly line with parents and...