How a Failed Sewing Class Paved My Way to Entrepreneurship | Nick Lau | TEDxIsland School [Video]

They say that everybody has a million dollar idea once in their life. But how do you start? How do you exactly … entrepreneur?

Nick shares his experiences as an innovator and entrepreneur, and shares three entrepreneurial observations.
Nick Lau is an entrepreneur and the founder of WEAR, a pioneering web3 venture, and FoamPod, a 3D printed sneaker brand. With a successful track record, Nick sold his first retail business in New York at the remarkable age of 21. He has cultivated diverse international experience, having lived and worked in London, New York, and Hong Kong.

Nick holds a BFA degree from Parsons School of Design and brings his expertise to the role of professor in the Masters program in Fashion Management and Entrepreneurship. His ventures have garnered support from esteemed venture capital firms, including Farfetch and Outlier Ventures.

Driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to pushing boundaries, Nick continues to revolutionize the industry, making waves at the intersection of luxury marketing, technology, and sustainability. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx