JOSH SPEAR

Joshua L. Spear is an active entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist. Nominated as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2009, Spear has been an active participant and speaker during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. He is the former Chairman of WEF’s Global Agenda Council on Social Media and actively contributed to CONTACT — JOSH SPEAR � Joshua L. Spear 2021 . Every Step Counts

ABOUT THE SITE

Josh Spear, Founder, Editor In Chief. Josh is regularly sought out for his fresh perspective and no-holds-barred style of consulting on everything from design and gadgets to authenticity and word-of-mouth. His recent focus has been the power of social technology, and the impact this new digital landscape is

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ART | JOSH SPEAR

Steven Harrington’s original You & I sculpture is back, now in a brand-new, shiny black color way. Fun. Harrington’s first three-dimensional exploration represents the epitome of his work’s goal—to create a dialogue between artist and viewer. THE INTUITIVE INVESTOR About the author . Josh Spear: I'm a frequent-flyer-mile-collector trying to visit every country in the world, sushi addict that loves omakase and active investor.Since 2004 this site has been a place for me to share highlights from art, culture, technology and global trends

that I care about.

FASHION | JOSH SPEAR The 10-Year Hoodie is a Premium Sweatshirt Designed for a Lifetime, Guaranteed for a Decade and Backed with FREE Mending. Congrats Jake, nice work ($371,000 and counting)! PRPS DENIM | JOSH SPEAR A few months back Josh gave all you denim enthusiast a little love with his post on dry denim and Nudie Jeans.So, I thought I would go to the opposite end of the spectrum and talk about a company that is setting itself apart in terms of distressed denim. TEENAGE ENGINEERING UPDATES Stockholm-based Teenage Engineering are at it again with a new OS Update and a new product. Can’t wait to try it all out on my OP-1. The OS update delivers new drum and sequencer modes and badly-needed MIDI sync, plus cool MIDI modulation. LUNAR AND MARTIAN MINERAL WATER Artist and philosopher Jonathon Keats strikes again. This time with a space tourism agency launching in affiliation with California State

University, which

JOSH SPEAR

Joshua L. Spear is an active entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist. Nominated as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2009, Spear has been an active participant and speaker during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. He is the former Chairman of WEF’s Global Agenda Council on Social Media and actively contributed to CONTACT — JOSH SPEAR � Joshua L. Spear 2021 . Every Step Counts

ABOUT THE SITE

Josh Spear, Founder, Editor In Chief. Josh is regularly sought out for his fresh perspective and no-holds-barred style of consulting on everything from design and gadgets to authenticity and word-of-mouth. His recent focus has been the power of social technology, and the impact this new digital landscape is

WWW.JOSHSPEAR.COM

www.joshspear.com

ART | JOSH SPEAR

Steven Harrington’s original You & I sculpture is back, now in a brand-new, shiny black color way. Fun. Harrington’s first three-dimensional exploration represents the epitome of his work’s goal—to create a dialogue between artist and viewer. THE INTUITIVE INVESTOR About the author . Josh Spear: I'm a frequent-flyer-mile-collector trying to visit every country in the world, sushi addict that loves omakase and active investor.Since 2004 this site has been a place for me to share highlights from art, culture, technology and global trends

that I care about.

FASHION | JOSH SPEAR The 10-Year Hoodie is a Premium Sweatshirt Designed for a Lifetime, Guaranteed for a Decade and Backed with FREE Mending. Congrats Jake, nice work ($371,000 and counting)! PRPS DENIM | JOSH SPEAR A few months back Josh gave all you denim enthusiast a little love with his post on dry denim and Nudie Jeans.So, I thought I would go to the opposite end of the spectrum and talk about a company that is setting itself apart in terms of distressed denim. TEENAGE ENGINEERING UPDATES Stockholm-based Teenage Engineering are at it again with a new OS Update and a new product. Can’t wait to try it all out on my OP-1. The OS update delivers new drum and sequencer modes and badly-needed MIDI sync, plus cool MIDI modulation. LUNAR AND MARTIAN MINERAL WATER Artist and philosopher Jonathon Keats strikes again. This time with a space tourism agency launching in affiliation with California State

University, which

ART | JOSH SPEAR

Steven Harrington’s original You & I sculpture is back, now in a brand-new, shiny black color way. Fun. Harrington’s first three-dimensional exploration represents the epitome of his work’s goal—to create a dialogue between artist and viewer. FASHION | JOSH SPEAR To celebrate the Appelsap Music Festival in Amsterdam, Ontour decided to make a special jacket for the occasion. A classic camo pattern in 100% canvas cotton, given a modern twist with the printed white pinstripes, chambray lining, co-branded by Appelsap FOUR SEASONS PUNTA MITA: A PHOTO JOURNEY I recently had the opportunity to spend a few nights at the fantastic Four Seasons Punta Mita during their second annual Gourmet and Golf Classic.. While I’m not a huge golfing fan, getting to spend time with famous chefs like the famed Patricia Quintana, Andrew Ormsby and Four Seasons’ own Philippe Piel and Jose Salas Duarte was a real treat.. Punta Mita lies just 28 miles north of Puerto FLIP AND TUMBLE BAGS About the author . Josh Spear: I'm a frequent-flyer-mile-collector trying to visit every country in the world, sushi addict that loves omakase and active investor.Since 2004 this site has been a place for me to share highlights from art, culture, technology and global trends

that I care about.

SOLITAIRE.EXE

About the author . Josh Spear: I'm a frequent-flyer-mile-collector trying to visit every country in the world, sushi addict that loves omakase and active investor.Since 2004 this site has been a place for me to share highlights from art, culture, technology and global trends

that I care about.

THE OTIS MAYBACH

About the author . Josh Spear: I'm a frequent-flyer-mile-collector trying to visit every country in the world, sushi addict that loves omakase and active investor.Since 2004 this site has been a place for me to share highlights from art, culture, technology and global trends

that I care about.

LUNAR AND MARTIAN MINERAL WATER Artist and philosopher Jonathon Keats strikes again. This time with a space tourism agency launching in affiliation with California State

University, which

MUTTS LIKE ME

Needy dogs in shelters and Barack Obama are about to have something in common. In addition to being “mutts” like Obama, they are now also the subject of an iconic Shepard Fairey poster. As the new first family readies to move into the White House and adopt a shelter puppy, millions of other animals around the U.S. desperately await homes. TEENAGE ENGINEERING UPDATES Stockholm-based Teenage Engineering are at it again with a new OS Update and a new product. Can’t wait to try it all out on my OP-1. The OS update delivers new drum and sequencer modes and badly-needed MIDI sync, plus cool MIDI modulation. ARCHIVE.JOSHSPEAR.COM archive.joshspear.com

JOSH SPEAR

Joshua L. Spear is an active entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist. Nominated as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2009, Spear has been an active participant and speaker during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. He is the former Chairman of WEF’s Global Agenda Council on Social Media and actively contributed to CONTACT — JOSH SPEAR � Joshua L. Spear 2021 . Every Step Counts

ABOUT THE SITE

Josh Spear, Founder, Editor In Chief. Josh is regularly sought out for his fresh perspective and no-holds-barred style of consulting on everything from design and gadgets to authenticity and word-of-mouth. His recent focus has been the power of social technology, and the impact this new digital landscape is

ART | JOSH SPEAR

Steven Harrington’s original You & I sculpture is back, now in a brand-new, shiny black color way. Fun. Harrington’s first three-dimensional exploration represents the epitome of his work’s goal—to create a dialogue between artist and viewer. THE INTUITIVE INVESTOR About the author . Josh Spear: I'm a frequent-flyer-mile-collector trying to visit every country in the world, sushi addict that loves omakase and active investor.Since 2004 this site has been a place for me to share highlights from art, culture, technology and global trends

that I care about.

FASHION | JOSH SPEAR The 10-Year Hoodie is a Premium Sweatshirt Designed for a Lifetime, Guaranteed for a Decade and Backed with FREE Mending. Congrats Jake, nice work ($371,000 and counting)! PRPS DENIM | JOSH SPEAR A few months back Josh gave all you denim enthusiast a little love with his post on dry denim and Nudie Jeans.So, I thought I would go to the opposite end of the spectrum and talk about a company that is setting itself apart in terms of distressed denim. TEENAGE ENGINEERING UPDATES Stockholm-based Teenage Engineering are at it again with a new OS Update and a new product. Can’t wait to try it all out on my OP-1. The OS update delivers new drum and sequencer modes and badly-needed MIDI sync, plus cool MIDI modulation. FRIENDS WITH YOU UPDATE Miami-based art collective FriendsWithYou is proud to announce the launch of their new internet presence.. The new site hosts a series of special features including an up-to-the-minute FriendsWithYou blog, a new ecommerce store hosting all the original and latest products, personalized customer accounts, comprehensive business and brand pages, and much more. ARCHIVE.JOSHSPEAR.COM archive.joshspear.com

JOSH SPEAR

Joshua L. Spear is an active entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist. Nominated as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2009, Spear has been an active participant and speaker during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. He is the former Chairman of WEF’s Global Agenda Council on Social Media and actively contributed to CONTACT — JOSH SPEAR � Joshua L. Spear 2021 . Every Step Counts

ABOUT THE SITE

Josh Spear, Founder, Editor In Chief. Josh is regularly sought out for his fresh perspective and no-holds-barred style of consulting on everything from design and gadgets to authenticity and word-of-mouth. His recent focus has been the power of social technology, and the impact this new digital landscape is

ART | JOSH SPEAR

Steven Harrington’s original You & I sculpture is back, now in a brand-new, shiny black color way. Fun. Harrington’s first three-dimensional exploration represents the epitome of his work’s goal—to create a dialogue between artist and viewer. THE INTUITIVE INVESTOR About the author . Josh Spear: I'm a frequent-flyer-mile-collector trying to visit every country in the world, sushi addict that loves omakase and active investor.Since 2004 this site has been a place for me to share highlights from art, culture, technology and global trends

that I care about.

FASHION | JOSH SPEAR The 10-Year Hoodie is a Premium Sweatshirt Designed for a Lifetime, Guaranteed for a Decade and Backed with FREE Mending. Congrats Jake, nice work ($371,000 and counting)! PRPS DENIM | JOSH SPEAR A few months back Josh gave all you denim enthusiast a little love with his post on dry denim and Nudie Jeans.So, I thought I would go to the opposite end of the spectrum and talk about a company that is setting itself apart in terms of distressed denim. TEENAGE ENGINEERING UPDATES Stockholm-based Teenage Engineering are at it again with a new OS Update and a new product. Can’t wait to try it all out on my OP-1. The OS update delivers new drum and sequencer modes and badly-needed MIDI sync, plus cool MIDI modulation. FRIENDS WITH YOU UPDATE Miami-based art collective FriendsWithYou is proud to announce the launch of their new internet presence.. The new site hosts a series of special features including an up-to-the-minute FriendsWithYou blog, a new ecommerce store hosting all the original and latest products, personalized customer accounts, comprehensive business and brand pages, and much more. ARCHIVE.JOSHSPEAR.COM archive.joshspear.com ROYAL REMARKABLE: STILL DIGGING MINT Royal Remarkable (aka Joshua Gajownik) and Monsieur T are at it again.The graphic designer is having another go at teaming up with the Portland-based streetwear label, providing those in search of sweet tees with yet another option for showing off their arms, while keeping their torsos covered. EQUINOX & DERRINGER CYCLES GIVEAWAY The following post is Sponsored Content: Derringer is one of the most sought after bike brands in the nation – owned primarily by celebrities like Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio. Until now, Derringer has created only one type of bike, a gas hybrid, sold at the Derringer

bike shop in LA.

JOSH SPEAR

Joshua L. Spear is an active entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist. Nominated as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2009, Spear has been an active participant and speaker during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. He is the former Chairman of WEF’s Global Agenda Council on Social Media and actively contributed to CONTACT — JOSH SPEAR � Joshua L. Spear 2021 . Every Step Counts

ABOUT THE SITE

Josh Spear, Founder, Editor In Chief. Josh is regularly sought out for his fresh perspective and no-holds-barred style of consulting on everything from design and gadgets to authenticity and word-of-mouth. His recent focus has been the power of social technology, and the impact this new digital landscape is

ART | JOSH SPEAR

Steven Harrington’s original You & I sculpture is back, now in a brand-new, shiny black color way. Fun. Harrington’s first three-dimensional exploration represents the epitome of his work’s goal—to create a dialogue between artist and viewer. THE INTUITIVE INVESTOR About the author . Josh Spear: I'm a frequent-flyer-mile-collector trying to visit every country in the world, sushi addict that loves omakase and active investor.Since 2004 this site has been a place for me to share highlights from art, culture, technology and global trends

that I care about.

FASHION | JOSH SPEAR The 10-Year Hoodie is a Premium Sweatshirt Designed for a Lifetime, Guaranteed for a Decade and Backed with FREE Mending. Congrats Jake, nice work ($371,000 and counting)! PRPS DENIM | JOSH SPEAR A few months back Josh gave all you denim enthusiast a little love with his post on dry denim and Nudie Jeans.So, I thought I would go to the opposite end of the spectrum and talk about a company that is setting itself apart in terms of distressed denim. TEENAGE ENGINEERING UPDATES Stockholm-based Teenage Engineering are at it again with a new OS Update and a new product. Can’t wait to try it all out on my OP-1. The OS update delivers new drum and sequencer modes and badly-needed MIDI sync, plus cool MIDI modulation. FRIENDS WITH YOU UPDATE Miami-based art collective FriendsWithYou is proud to announce the launch of their new internet presence.. The new site hosts a series of special features including an up-to-the-minute FriendsWithYou blog, a new ecommerce store hosting all the original and latest products, personalized customer accounts, comprehensive business and brand pages, and much more. ARCHIVE.JOSHSPEAR.COM archive.joshspear.com

JOSH SPEAR

Joshua L. Spear is an active entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist. Nominated as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2009, Spear has been an active participant and speaker during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. He is the former Chairman of WEF’s Global Agenda Council on Social Media and actively contributed to CONTACT — JOSH SPEAR � Joshua L. Spear 2021 . Every Step Counts

ABOUT THE SITE

Josh Spear, Founder, Editor In Chief. Josh is regularly sought out for his fresh perspective and no-holds-barred style of consulting on everything from design and gadgets to authenticity and word-of-mouth. His recent focus has been the power of social technology, and the impact this new digital landscape is

ART | JOSH SPEAR

Steven Harrington’s original You & I sculpture is back, now in a brand-new, shiny black color way. Fun. Harrington’s first three-dimensional exploration represents the epitome of his work’s goal—to create a dialogue between artist and viewer. THE INTUITIVE INVESTOR About the author . Josh Spear: I'm a frequent-flyer-mile-collector trying to visit every country in the world, sushi addict that loves omakase and active investor.Since 2004 this site has been a place for me to share highlights from art, culture, technology and global trends

that I care about.

FASHION | JOSH SPEAR The 10-Year Hoodie is a Premium Sweatshirt Designed for a Lifetime, Guaranteed for a Decade and Backed with FREE Mending. Congrats Jake, nice work ($371,000 and counting)! PRPS DENIM | JOSH SPEAR A few months back Josh gave all you denim enthusiast a little love with his post on dry denim and Nudie Jeans.So, I thought I would go to the opposite end of the spectrum and talk about a company that is setting itself apart in terms of distressed denim. TEENAGE ENGINEERING UPDATES Stockholm-based Teenage Engineering are at it again with a new OS Update and a new product. Can’t wait to try it all out on my OP-1. The OS update delivers new drum and sequencer modes and badly-needed MIDI sync, plus cool MIDI modulation. FRIENDS WITH YOU UPDATE Miami-based art collective FriendsWithYou is proud to announce the launch of their new internet presence.. The new site hosts a series of special features including an up-to-the-minute FriendsWithYou blog, a new ecommerce store hosting all the original and latest products, personalized customer accounts, comprehensive business and brand pages, and much more. ARCHIVE.JOSHSPEAR.COM archive.joshspear.com ROYAL REMARKABLE: STILL DIGGING MINT Royal Remarkable (aka Joshua Gajownik) and Monsieur T are at it again.The graphic designer is having another go at teaming up with the Portland-based streetwear label, providing those in search of sweet tees with yet another option for showing off their arms, while keeping their torsos covered. EQUINOX & DERRINGER CYCLES GIVEAWAY The following post is Sponsored Content: Derringer is one of the most sought after bike brands in the nation – owned primarily by celebrities like Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio. Until now, Derringer has created only one type of bike, a gas hybrid, sold at the Derringer

bike shop in LA.

JOSH SPEAR

Joshua L. Spear is an active entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist. Nominated as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2009, Spear has been an active participant and speaker during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. He is the former Chairman of WEF’s Global Agenda Council on Social Media and actively contributed to CONTACT — JOSH SPEAR � Joshua L. Spear 2021 . Every Step Counts

ABOUT THE SITE

Josh Spear, Founder, Editor In Chief. Josh is regularly sought out for his fresh perspective and no-holds-barred style of consulting on everything from design and gadgets to authenticity and word-of-mouth. His recent focus has been the power of social technology, and the impact this new digital landscape is

SOLITAIRE.EXE

About the author . Josh Spear: I'm a frequent-flyer-mile-collector trying to visit every country in the world, sushi addict that loves omakase and active investor.Since 2004 this site has been a place for me to share highlights from art, culture, technology and global trends

that I care about.

FOUR SEASONS PUNTA MITA: A PHOTO JOURNEY I recently had the opportunity to spend a few nights at the fantastic Four Seasons Punta Mita during their second annual Gourmet and Golf Classic.. While I’m not a huge golfing fan, getting to spend time with famous chefs like the famed Patricia Quintana, Andrew Ormsby and Four Seasons’ own Philippe Piel and Jose Salas Duarte was a real treat.. Punta Mita lies just 28 miles north of Puerto

THE OTIS MAYBACH

About the author . Josh Spear: I'm a frequent-flyer-mile-collector trying to visit every country in the world, sushi addict that loves omakase and active investor.Since 2004 this site has been a place for me to share highlights from art, culture, technology and global trends

that I care about.

THE STORY OF SUSHI

The Story of Sushi from Bamboo Sushi on Vimeo.. I really enjoyed this beautiful video about the Story of Sushi made for Bamboo Sushi in Portland, Oregon. The video was shot over 7 months using entirely 100% handcrafted miniatures. Bamboo Sushi is proud to be the first PRPS DENIM | JOSH SPEAR A few months back Josh gave all you denim enthusiast a little love with his post on dry denim and Nudie Jeans.So, I thought I would go to the opposite end of the spectrum and talk about a company that is setting itself apart in terms of distressed denim. EDUCATION CITY COMMENCEMENT SPEECH I was invited to give the commencement speech at the Qatar Foundation 2012 Convocation. An incredible honor. Qatar’s Education City includes branches of the following universities: Virginia Commonwealth University, Weill Cornell Medical College, Texas A&M University, Carnegie Mellon University, Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, Northwestern University, HEC Paris and UCL.

MUTTS LIKE ME

Needy dogs in shelters and Barack Obama are about to have something in common. In addition to being “mutts” like Obama, they are now also the subject of an iconic Shepard Fairey poster. As the new first family readies to move into the White House and adopt a shelter puppy, millions of other animals around the U.S. desperately await homes.

JOSH SPEAR

Joshua L. Spear is an active entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist. Nominated as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2009, Spear has been an active participant and speaker during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. He is the former Chairman of WEF’s Global Agenda Council on Social Media and actively contributed to CONTACT — JOSH SPEAR � Joshua L. Spear 2021 . Every Step Counts

ABOUT THE SITE

Josh Spear, Founder, Editor In Chief. Josh is regularly sought out for his fresh perspective and no-holds-barred style of consulting on everything from design and gadgets to authenticity and word-of-mouth. His recent focus has been the power of social technology, and the impact this new digital landscape is

SOLITAIRE.EXE

About the author . Josh Spear: I'm a frequent-flyer-mile-collector trying to visit every country in the world, sushi addict that loves omakase and active investor.Since 2004 this site has been a place for me to share highlights from art, culture, technology and global trends

that I care about.

FOUR SEASONS PUNTA MITA: A PHOTO JOURNEY I recently had the opportunity to spend a few nights at the fantastic Four Seasons Punta Mita during their second annual Gourmet and Golf Classic.. While I’m not a huge golfing fan, getting to spend time with famous chefs like the famed Patricia Quintana, Andrew Ormsby and Four Seasons’ own Philippe Piel and Jose Salas Duarte was a real treat.. Punta Mita lies just 28 miles north of Puerto

THE OTIS MAYBACH

About the author . Josh Spear: I'm a frequent-flyer-mile-collector trying to visit every country in the world, sushi addict that loves omakase and active investor.Since 2004 this site has been a place for me to share highlights from art, culture, technology and global trends

that I care about.

THE STORY OF SUSHI

The Story of Sushi from Bamboo Sushi on Vimeo.. I really enjoyed this beautiful video about the Story of Sushi made for Bamboo Sushi in Portland, Oregon. The video was shot over 7 months using entirely 100% handcrafted miniatures. Bamboo Sushi is proud to be the first PRPS DENIM | JOSH SPEAR A few months back Josh gave all you denim enthusiast a little love with his post on dry denim and Nudie Jeans.So, I thought I would go to the opposite end of the spectrum and talk about a company that is setting itself apart in terms of distressed denim. EDUCATION CITY COMMENCEMENT SPEECH I was invited to give the commencement speech at the Qatar Foundation 2012 Convocation. An incredible honor. Qatar’s Education City includes branches of the following universities: Virginia Commonwealth University, Weill Cornell Medical College, Texas A&M University, Carnegie Mellon University, Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, Northwestern University, HEC Paris and UCL.

MUTTS LIKE ME

Needy dogs in shelters and Barack Obama are about to have something in common. In addition to being “mutts” like Obama, they are now also the subject of an iconic Shepard Fairey poster. As the new first family readies to move into the White House and adopt a shelter puppy, millions of other animals around the U.S. desperately await homes. ROYAL REMARKABLE: STILL DIGGING MINT Royal Remarkable (aka Joshua Gajownik) and Monsieur T are at it again.The graphic designer is having another go at teaming up with the Portland-based streetwear label, providing those in search of sweet tees with yet another option for showing off their arms, while keeping their torsos covered.

ART | JOSH SPEAR

Steven Harrington’s original You & I sculpture is back, now in a brand-new, shiny black color way. Fun. Harrington’s first three-dimensional exploration represents the epitome of his work’s goal—to create a dialogue between artist and viewer.

JOSH SPEAR

Joshua L. Spear is an active entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist. Nominated as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2009, Spear has been an active participant and speaker during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. He is the former Chairman of WEF’s Global Agenda Council on Social Media and actively contributed to CONTACT — JOSH SPEAR � Joshua L. Spear 2021 . Every Step Counts

ABOUT THE SITE

Josh Spear, Founder, Editor In Chief. Josh is regularly sought out for his fresh perspective and no-holds-barred style of consulting on everything from design and gadgets to authenticity and word-of-mouth. His recent focus has been the power of social technology, and the impact this new digital landscape is

SOLITAIRE.EXE

About the author . Josh Spear: I'm a frequent-flyer-mile-collector trying to visit every country in the world, sushi addict that loves omakase and active investor.Since 2004 this site has been a place for me to share highlights from art, culture, technology and global trends

that I care about.

FOUR SEASONS PUNTA MITA: A PHOTO JOURNEY I recently had the opportunity to spend a few nights at the fantastic Four Seasons Punta Mita during their second annual Gourmet and Golf Classic.. While I’m not a huge golfing fan, getting to spend time with famous chefs like the famed Patricia Quintana, Andrew Ormsby and Four Seasons’ own Philippe Piel and Jose Salas Duarte was a real treat.. Punta Mita lies just 28 miles north of Puerto

THE OTIS MAYBACH

About the author . Josh Spear: I'm a frequent-flyer-mile-collector trying to visit every country in the world, sushi addict that loves omakase and active investor.Since 2004 this site has been a place for me to share highlights from art, culture, technology and global trends

that I care about.

THE STORY OF SUSHI

The Story of Sushi from Bamboo Sushi on Vimeo.. I really enjoyed this beautiful video about the Story of Sushi made for Bamboo Sushi in Portland, Oregon. The video was shot over 7 months using entirely 100% handcrafted miniatures. Bamboo Sushi is proud to be the first PRPS DENIM | JOSH SPEAR A few months back Josh gave all you denim enthusiast a little love with his post on dry denim and Nudie Jeans.So, I thought I would go to the opposite end of the spectrum and talk about a company that is setting itself apart in terms of distressed denim. EDUCATION CITY COMMENCEMENT SPEECH I was invited to give the commencement speech at the Qatar Foundation 2012 Convocation. An incredible honor. Qatar’s Education City includes branches of the following universities: Virginia Commonwealth University, Weill Cornell Medical College, Texas A&M University, Carnegie Mellon University, Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, Northwestern University, HEC Paris and UCL.

MUTTS LIKE ME

Needy dogs in shelters and Barack Obama are about to have something in common. In addition to being “mutts” like Obama, they are now also the subject of an iconic Shepard Fairey poster. As the new first family readies to move into the White House and adopt a shelter puppy, millions of other animals around the U.S. desperately await homes.

JOSH SPEAR

Joshua L. Spear is an active entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist. Nominated as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2009, Spear has been an active participant and speaker during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. He is the former Chairman of WEF’s Global Agenda Council on Social Media and actively contributed to CONTACT — JOSH SPEAR � Joshua L. Spear 2021 . Every Step Counts

ABOUT THE SITE

Josh Spear, Founder, Editor In Chief. Josh is regularly sought out for his fresh perspective and no-holds-barred style of consulting on everything from design and gadgets to authenticity and word-of-mouth. His recent focus has been the power of social technology, and the impact this new digital landscape is

SOLITAIRE.EXE

About the author . Josh Spear: I'm a frequent-flyer-mile-collector trying to visit every country in the world, sushi addict that loves omakase and active investor.Since 2004 this site has been a place for me to share highlights from art, culture, technology and global trends

that I care about.

FOUR SEASONS PUNTA MITA: A PHOTO JOURNEY I recently had the opportunity to spend a few nights at the fantastic Four Seasons Punta Mita during their second annual Gourmet and Golf Classic.. While I’m not a huge golfing fan, getting to spend time with famous chefs like the famed Patricia Quintana, Andrew Ormsby and Four Seasons’ own Philippe Piel and Jose Salas Duarte was a real treat.. Punta Mita lies just 28 miles north of Puerto

THE OTIS MAYBACH

About the author . Josh Spear: I'm a frequent-flyer-mile-collector trying to visit every country in the world, sushi addict that loves omakase and active investor.Since 2004 this site has been a place for me to share highlights from art, culture, technology and global trends

that I care about.

THE STORY OF SUSHI

The Story of Sushi from Bamboo Sushi on Vimeo.. I really enjoyed this beautiful video about the Story of Sushi made for Bamboo Sushi in Portland, Oregon. The video was shot over 7 months using entirely 100% handcrafted miniatures. Bamboo Sushi is proud to be the first PRPS DENIM | JOSH SPEAR A few months back Josh gave all you denim enthusiast a little love with his post on dry denim and Nudie Jeans.So, I thought I would go to the opposite end of the spectrum and talk about a company that is setting itself apart in terms of distressed denim. EDUCATION CITY COMMENCEMENT SPEECH I was invited to give the commencement speech at the Qatar Foundation 2012 Convocation. An incredible honor. Qatar’s Education City includes branches of the following universities: Virginia Commonwealth University, Weill Cornell Medical College, Texas A&M University, Carnegie Mellon University, Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, Northwestern University, HEC Paris and UCL.

MUTTS LIKE ME

Needy dogs in shelters and Barack Obama are about to have something in common. In addition to being “mutts” like Obama, they are now also the subject of an iconic Shepard Fairey poster. As the new first family readies to move into the White House and adopt a shelter puppy, millions of other animals around the U.S. desperately await homes. ROYAL REMARKABLE: STILL DIGGING MINT Royal Remarkable (aka Joshua Gajownik) and Monsieur T are at it again.The graphic designer is having another go at teaming up with the Portland-based streetwear label, providing those in search of sweet tees with yet another option for showing off their arms, while keeping their torsos covered.

ART | JOSH SPEAR

Steven Harrington’s original You & I sculpture is back, now in a brand-new, shiny black color way. Fun. Harrington’s first three-dimensional exploration represents the epitome of his work’s goal—to create a dialogue between artist and viewer.

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Open Menu Close Menu JOSHUA L. SPEAR IS AN ENTREPRENEUR AND INVESTOR WHO BELIEVES IN MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE BY INVESTING IN THE WORLD WE WANT. Joshua L. Spear is an active entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist. Nominated as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2009, Spear has been an active participant and speaker during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. He is the former Chairman of WEF’s Global Agenda Council on Social Media and actively contributed to the agenda at all global meetings. He was an active advisor to Millennium Promise, helping apply digital technology to the eradication of extreme poverty and the completion of the Millennium Development goals. He has supported a number of charities and foundations most recently serving as a member of the board of The Smithsonian Museum of the North American Indian. Spear’s personal investments, in literally dozens upon dozens of companies, include such breakout successes as early investments in Uber, Warby Parker, LittleBits, MakeSpace, HipCamp, StyleSeat, Archer Aviation and many, many more. He has spent over a decade as an active adviser to startups and large corporations alike and is an active and celebrated global speaker about the digital revolution and the startups that are leading that charge. In 2008, Spear co-founded Undercurrent, a consulting firm that became world renowned for applying a digital worldview to help solve some of the most complex problems facing today’s corporations and their leaders. Undercurrent’s clients ranged from General Electric, PepsiCo, Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, to startups looking to bridge the gap and understand corporate America. In 2015, Undercurrent was

acquired.

Spear has lectured to an enormously diverse group of audiences as far reaching as News International, IWC Schaffhausen, Estee Lauder, L’Oreal, Metro Newspapers, PepsiCo, The World Economic Forum in Davos– as well as educational institutions and universities including the commencement speaker to the Qatar Foundation’s Education City. He was a visiting professor at KMD, KEIO University Graduate School of Media Design in Japan– where he taught a course on “The Human Brand” through an interactive lecture series. Spear completed a variety of educational courses including executive education modules on Global Leadership and Public Policy for the 21st Century at the Harvard Kennedy School, as well as Foundations for Leadership in the 21st Century at the Jackson Institute for Global Affairs at Yale University– both as part of his commitment to the World Economic Young Global Leader program. He was enrolled in the University of Colorado, Boulder when he began his first company, one of the first “Trend Spotting” websites which ultimately led him to expand his business and investment interests in lieu of pursuing a degree in Journalism. With a passion for the outdoors, Spear embarked on a sponsored competitive climbing career in his late teens and early twenties. While spending time in Colorado, he developed a taste for powder and later traveled the world to carve freshly fallen snow. In 2016 Spear was in a backcountry snowboarding accident. He remained unplugged from 2017 through 2019, focusing exclusively on his health. At the end of 2019 and again in 2020 he underwent spinal surgery to correct the damage that was done during the accident and made a miraculous recovery. Today, he is back at work, grateful for every opportunity, and passionate about working with companies large and small to make

_every step count._

Spear lives in Jackson Hole, Wyoming full time with his partner and

their dog Yoshi.

INVESTMENTS & ADVISORY As an active multi-stage investor it’s difficult to keep all of my investments up to date, with dozens of new companies on my radar every year (or even every month). Many times I choose to keep my seed investments private as we live in an increasingly competitive investment landscape. I invest to create the future I _want_ to exist.

Uber Technologies

Warby Parker

Hipcamp

MakeSpace

Behance

LittleBits

Earnest

Justin’s Nut Butter

Archer Aviation

More Investments

YOUNG GLOBAL LEADER

Nominated as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in, Spear has been an active participant and speaker during the World Economic Forum in Davos five years in a row. He is the former Chairman of WEF’s Global Agenda Council on Social Media and actively contributed to the agenda at all global meetings.

GIVING BACK

The Smithsonian Museum of the North American Indian _The Board of Trustees_ Association on American Indian Affairs _Council of Advisors_

Millenium Promise

_Former Digital Advisory Chairman_ World Economic Forum, Global Agenda Councils _Former Chairman, Social Media_ I actively support a number of organizations around the world that fight injustice, poverty, and give a voice to the voiceless including: _Charity Water, Southern Poverty Law Center, American Civil Liberties Union, M.A.D.R.E, The Bail Project_, and several others. Sadly, I can’t support every organization I see that touches me, but I will continue to do my best to support initiatives that support my core

values.

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� Joshua L. Spear 2021 _Every Step Counts…_