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30 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

Having clients in America, Iceland, Denmark, Swiss and other European countries is very interesting & educative for me. In 1997 at just 42 years old, I suffered a massive heart attack that landed me in the ICU. Thanks to Kristin Thorisdottir, Mindtherapy.dk ! #19- 19- From a dream. Photo credit: Eric Nerhood. 29- For appreciation.

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37 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Businesses

Hearpreneur

Extremely-Sharp.com originally started with a few retail locations in 1997, and we quickly started the e-commerce site the next year. We really started our company because of our shared love for adventure and the outdoors. The company gave us a reason to spend more time together and to build something as a family.