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The act of entrepreneurship is the ultimate creative act. Forming something that is successful, durable, and makes an impact on people’s lives out of the randomness, ambiguity, and uncertainty that is the entrepreneurial ecosystem can’t be called anything but creative. To some, that may sound intimidating, but even people who don’t consider themselves “the creative type” find ways to let their imaginations soar. Creativity is an enduring human trait and can be both very powerful and very personal.

Quick Case: Eddie Huang, Baohaus – The son of Taiwanese immigrants, Huang has had a diverse entrepreneurial career. He lost his job as an attorney during the Financial Crisis of 2007-2008. Instead of hopping to another employer, Huang changed gears completely and turned to stand-up comedy to pay the bills. Over the next decade he started a clothing design company and became a chef and restaurateur, author, and TV personality. He is best known for his Manhattan restaurant Baohaus and his TV show Huang’s World. Regarding his education, he said, “I wasn’t meant to be an attorney, but I was meant to go to law school.” His ventures have seen varying levels of success, but the sheer range of industries and markets Eddie Huang has participated in is a testament to his creativity and perseverance.