Panda Watches

The Kickstarter-born brand introduces sustainable and elegant bamboo watches

Vincent Ko, founder of bamboo-based sunglass company Panda (which initially launched through Kickstarter in 2011), is again on the crowd sourcing platform with a brand new venture. Today, 6 May 2014, sees Panda introduce a unique take on the classic watch design. The new Panda watches may very well be the first to incorporate bamboo in the manufacturing process. After multiple requests from customers and …

Threadmason

The NYC startup promises better fitting men's T-shirts with a new custom system, consisting of 24 sizes

Founded by Georgetown alumni Vincent Ko (head of social business at Panda Sunglasses) and Jake Huston (former mobile strategy consultant), Threadmason—a brand which launched their Kickstarter campaign today—offers a highly innovative take on how men will buy their clothes. Tired of buying T-shirts based on the generic S, M and L measurements that only fit a very specific body type, Ko and Huston decided to …

INTEL Science Talent Search

Teenagers offer a glimpse at the future of scientific innovation

While many teenagers were out causing trouble this weekend a group of 40 finalists chosen from more than 1,700 applicants displayed their work at the Science Talent Search sponsored by The Society for Science and the Public in conjunction with the INTEL Foundation. The group of ultra-sharp 17-18-year-old high school seniors filled the National Geographic Society in Washington, DC for the event, considered one of …