As we commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11, I went back and re-read a piece I wrote back then, which I think recaptures the feelings of New Yorkers during those days, and reminds us what the battle is ultimately about. The article, Etiquette and Resilience in the Face of Calamity, can be found here.
It is especially fitting that the following OneVoice music video aired repeatedly in Times Square, the capital of diversity and entertainment in NYC. Check out this great video by clicking on the photo below, to see the humorous message of peace and hope that thousands of New Yorkers got a chance to see:
Today, Daniel was interviewed by Fox Business News in a segment depicting how influential the private sector can be in America’s fight against obesity. Daniel’s interview was part of the ongoing debate on whether the Government should police healthy eating, and this segment reinforces how influential entrepreneurial solutions can be. Even though Daniel admitted to having a sweet tooth (keep any and all funnel cake sticks away!) it is clear from this segment that KIND’s unbounded devotion to health and deliciousness will be key ingredients in helping American’s maintain healthy lifestyles.
This video, launched by Entrepreneur Magazine encapsulates some of the attributes that made KIND’s Daniel Lubetzky win the 2010 Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and carries new meaning since the Award was announced. Among the key lessons: build a supportive environment for a super-star team, and use technology to simplify life, and food, rather than to complicate it.
Confirming KIND’s motto that “it’s usually the nuts that change the world”, Daniel was selected as Entrepreneur of the Year by Entrepreneur Magazine! We are so proud. Here is a link to the story. And here is a video.
This awesome article in INC. Magazine, titled, “The Way I Work,” features Daniel and captures exactly how our CEO works! We are super proud that Daniel was featured in INC. and are even prouder that he is the fast paced, driven, successful worker that the article describes!
The fierce entrepreneurial spirit that founded KIND, really shines true in this segment from Entrepreneur Magazine. In this video, Daniel does a great job capturing KIND’s spirit and vision and we are so proud to call him our CEO! Check it out here:
Like this West Village sign says, “If we all do one random act of kindness daily, we just might set the world in the right direction.” What a great reminder to see when walking down the street. Thank you Natalie for sharing this great picture with us!
A recent article in the NY Times announced that Mayor Bloomberg is asking for a federal bar on purchasing soda with food stamps. The argument goes that people are restricted from buying cigarettes, beer and wine, and other potentially harmful substances, so why not prohibit sugary drinks? This effort is just another in the recent string of attempts against obesity and diabetes.
This video tells the unlikely success story of Shimon Warinker, a hassidic principal in a low income school in the Bronx. Warinker won the hearts of students, teachers and parents, despite appearing to be someone who would never be able to relate to the students. This video teaches the great potential that can be fulfilled when successfully understand someone who may at first seem to be different from you.