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Sam Jacobs on Why Early Entrepreneurs have a Better Chance at Success

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Millennials are digital natives, risk-takers and have no qualms in pursuing their passion, and that is what makes so many youngsters to follow their entrepreneurial dreams, early on. e-Commerce Entrepreneur and CEO Sam Jacobs is all of 18 and is leading the Drop-Shipping game with his obsession, speed and hard work. With 79.5K followers, the young Instagrammer has made over $1.5 Million through his three e-commerce websites in less than one year’s time. He’s used social media in creating a loyal base of customers as well as budding entrepreneurs who want to follow his footprints.

Twenties or even early, as is the case with Sam Jacobs, is the right time to adopt the new technologies. Early entrepreneurs have an edge over their olden counterparts in learning new tools, adopting new platforms much more faster. They are open to exploring new avenues and experimenting with newer ways of generating more business.

In Sam Jacobs words, early entrepreneurs are people who see themselves as ‘Future Successes’. They set the self-doubt and doubters aside. At very initial stages of their entrepreneurial journey they learn that their everyday ‘Hard-Smart Work’ will pay off and success is bound to follow. Sam’s plunge in entrepreneurship was not without doubters, however, he had his goals clear and effort just in place.

As per Sam, early movers have better success rate as they can devote their 100%. Millennials have the potential to change their life by breaking through their past and aiming for the next level. The zeal to live a lifestyle of their choice and be their own boss is key driver for young entrepreneurs. Sam is an advocate of giving ‘All In’ to succeed at what you do and states, “Day by day coming and going, and whether or not you are using every second of it will decide how the rest of your life will look like.”

Entrepreneurship is exciting, however, it has its own set of ups and downs. The risk-taking ability of millennials gives them an upper hand to benefit from risk-reward aspects of business. Perseverance and passion are other two traits that help early entrepreneurs stick to their plan and succeed eventually.

Early entrepreneurs are growth hackers and want to see results soon. They do not hesitate to learn the tricks of the trade from people who’ve been there and done well. These people are open to learning and take lessons from failures of others, without burning their own capital with ‘trial and error’. Energy and enthusiasm is another factor that makes young entrepreneurs achieve success. “Work till your results speak for themselves,” sums up Sam who’s worked tirelessly till 4am on most nights early in his entrepreneurial stint.

Lastly, gone are the days when businesses were run solely with the purpose to earn money. Today entrepreneurs want to make an impact on the world around them and that’s what makes them successful as the run up is not for money, but for real-world problem solving.

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New App Crossed Helps College Students Forge Real Connections Beyond the Screen

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Gen Z is breaking up with dating apps, and for good reason. Many of these platforms just grab your eyeballs and hold on to them until you feel drained, rather than help you do what you logged on to do — find new friends, professional contacts, and exciting people to date. That’s why more and more college students are declining to join them.

However, technology doesn’t necessarily have to be a problem — at least, not if it’s approached correctly.

Due to one new app’s uncanny ability to help college students grow their social circles in real life, it’s fast becoming the most popular new social networking platform on campus. Called Crossed, the app bridges the online and real worlds, taking advantage of technology’s strengths while shedding its weaknesses. 

By leveraging sophisticated geolocation technology in a whole new way, Crossed introduces people who have literally crossed each others’ paths. As a result, they can make new friends and connections without even trying.

Crossed can be used to find friends, professional contacts, and dates

While Crossed can be used as a dating app, that’s only part of what it offers. Users can choose to participate in any or all of its three modes: Dating, Friendship, and Business, which is dedicated to professional networking.

Each mode is entirely distinct from the others, which means users’ profiles are never shared with anyone who isn’t interested in the same kind of connection as themselves. Gone are the days of disappointing other people because you reached out to them on a dating app as a possible friend or business contact, not a romantic interest.

College students have been finding numerous ways to use all three modes. The Business mode helps them meet other students in their courses and find study partners, while the Friendship mode connects them to other students who want to do fun activities or hang out together, and the Dating mode helps them find prospects to talk to and possibly ignite a relationship with.

Crossed does all this without any annoying swiping.

Crossed introduces you to those whose paths you’ve just crossed

Crossed’s innovative approach doesn’t require you to make snap judgments about hundreds of people based on their profile pictures. Instead, it uses cutting-edge geolocation technology to serve as your ultimate best friend, paying close attention to what you like to do and where you tend to go. Then, it scans the environment, searching for other members of the Crossed community who have similar habits. It only alerts you to the existence of other users whose paths have literally crossed your own.

“Say you love sailing or rowing,” says Conor Crighton, co-founder and COO of Crossed. “Crossed can introduce you to other people who go to the boathouse. If you like to study in the art history library, then it can introduce you to other students who do the same thing. Maybe you’re a big coffee connoisseur — Crossed can introduce you to other people who hang out at the same coffee shop.”

“If you went to a party but didn’t have the nerve to talk to someone, Crossed can come to your rescue, pointing out that you were both in the same place the night before,” says Manny Manzel, co-founder and CEO of Crossed. “That’s a much easier way to start a conversation. Plus, you won’t have to scream at each other over loud music.”

While other social networking apps require lots of time and effort, Crossed works in the background while you do other things. “The app multitasks on your behalf,” Manzel explains. “It constantly works to find new contacts for you so that you don’t have to. It also introduces you to people so you don’t have to walk up to them for no apparent reason and go through the awkwardness of introducing yourself cold.”

Crossed also takes security seriously. All communication on the platform is encrypted to the highest standards, and its “Safe Mode” feature allows users to choose which potential matches can view their profiles. Additionally, once Crossed’s “Safe Mode” is activated, you will not appear to other users around you unless you are both at a safe distance apart to further protect your personal safety and avoid unwanted matches.

Fill your college experience with fun

No one should spend their precious college years holed up in their dorm room, staring at a screen and feeling lonely. With Crossed, no one needs to anymore. 

Crossed helps college students get out of their dorm rooms, make friends, and find those special people who are interested in the same things as themselves. In this way, Crossed puts technology in service of the real world, rather than vice versa.

Meet the people who will be your college friends for the rest of your life. Meet your future roommates and business partners. Meet the love of your life. Join Crossed today!

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