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Fabian is a Swiss entrepreneur in New York.

Fabian is co-founder of Sandbox - the leading global community of entrepreneurial minds under 30. Sandbox exists to provide every young doer with a trusted group of peers and a place to learn, connect and support each other. Sandbox counts 750 members from a variety of backgrounds and has active hubs in 25 cities worldwide. In 2011 Sandboxers were on the front pages of Wired, Fast Company, Forbes, the Boston Globe and covered in the New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, ABC, Inc Magazine, Vogue and many other media channels. http://www.sandbox-network.com

Most recently Fabian is building Holstee, a lifestyle brand that creates sustainably designed accessories and apparel. Holstee exists to encourage a mindful lifestyle and The Holstee Manifesto, the company’s mission statement, has been shared over 80 million times online and was described by the Washington Post as “the new just do it”. http://www.holstee.com

What challenge is your company addressing?

We're replacing bad products with well designed and sustainable alternartives.

Why are you an entrepreneur?

Because I know I can have a real impact in the world. And because I can't work for anyone else.

What is your best piece of advice to entrepreneurs?

Focus.