Impact Resident: James – Blog Post #7

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From Midnight Oil to Morning Light: The Startup Rollercoaster Rolls On Ever wonder what happens when you mix entrepreneurial ambition, a dash of insomnia, and a sprinkle of Zărnești magic? Welcome to the latest chapter of my startup saga, where sleep is almost optional and ideas flow like mountain springs.  It’s 2 AM, and I’m sitting here at Cobana, our … Read More

Impact Resident: James – Blog Post #6

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Unlocking the Longevity Code: Why I’m Dedicated to Extending Healthspan Konichiwa from Cobana, where the air is crisp, the Wi-Fi is strong, and the pursuit of a longer healthspan is in full swing. Forget moonshots – we’re aiming for lifespan-shots. Today, we’re diving deep into why I’ve chosen to focus my entrepreneurial efforts on longevity. Here’s the scoop: it’s not … Read More

Impact Resident: James – Blog Post #5

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Unveiling a Stealth Startup—Pioneering a Comprehensive Approach to Wellness Greetings y’all! Today, I’m excited to share more details about the longevity-focused startup I’ve been working on during my stay here. While I’m keeping the official name under wraps for now (it’s still in stealth mode, after all!), I want to give you a comprehensive look at the project and my … Read More

Impact Resident: James – Blog Post #4

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Beyond the Keyboard—How Cobana is Reshaping My Startup Journey Hey there, fellow adventurers and sustainability enthusiasts! It’s your favorite Canadian-blooded, Transylvanian-based digital nomad back with another installment of “James Does Cobana.” This week’s been a whirlwind – so lets get into it! Permaculture Parties, Probiotics, and Apple Juice Adventures So, remember how I mentioned David’s grand plans for Cobana? Well, … Read More

Impact Resident: James – Blog Post #3

Romanian Mountainscape

Day 9—Hacking Life in Dracula’s Backyard Testing, Testing – Otter.ai takes the wheel*…….hey there, fellow travelers and aspiring world-changers! Welcome to another installment of the Cobana Chronicles, where we explore the fine art of procrastinating productively in the middle of Transylvania. In this experimental post, I’m shaking things up with a whole new blog format and nifty transcription tool. Can … Read More

Impact Resident: James – Blog Post #2

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Launching a Longevity Revolution from Cobana—Where Ideas Take Root As I sit here at my new workstation in Cobana, staring at a blank Trello board and an empty code editor, I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and trepidation. This is the beginning of something big – my longevity-focused startup journey. The peaceful Romanian countryside visible from my … Read More

Impact Resident: James – Blog Post #1

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From Wrong Trains to Right Decisions—My Serendipitous Journey to Cobana Ever had one of those travel days where everything seems to go wrong, but then suddenly, it all falls into place? Yeah, that was me yesterday. Picture this: I’m standing in Brasov station, proud of myself for navigating the Romanian train system like a pro. Or so I thought. After … Read More