NYC Entrepreneurs Get Extreme To Solve Big Challenges

NEW YORK - June 19, 2014 - PRLog -- Bergenfield, NJ - June 19, 2014 — The entrepreneur scene in New York City has always been active. It is awash with business mavericks from all corners of the world and from all kinds of industries, and they’re all dedicated to changing the world. Yet, despite all of this creativity, there hasn’t been a dedicated group of entrepreneurs who value the potential behind blending adrenaline and innovation.

Well, not exactly adrenaline. The five primary neurochemicals (norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin, endorphins, anandamide) are at the heart of what is called the “Flow State.” This state is at the heart of Stephen Kotler’s recent publication Rise of Superman and is also at the heart of almost every major extreme sports achievement over the past twenty years.

What’s most interesting about this brain state is that, when it is activated, the subject becomes incredibly focused, creative, and adaptive to a changing environment. These are all traits equally useful sitting around a campfire during a brainstorming session as they are on a rock face 1,000 feet in the air with no rope.

Extreme Entrepreneur is focused on marrying the two worlds of entrepreneurial innovation with the hyper-productivity and elevated mental performance brought on by the Flow State. This is done by gathering together a group of 20 entrepreneurs for an extreme activity, such as downhill mountain biking, skydiving, or surfing, and spending several hours getting “into” the Flow State. Once there, the group meets over dinner and drinks to discuss a global challenge, such as sub-Saharan Africa’s access to clean water, or sustainable energy, or a host of other big-ticket topics.

The insights are profound, the motivations are genuine, and the take-aways are actionable. That’s the value of bringing entrepreneurs together! Extreme Entrepreneur is starting in the New York City area with a limited number of spots and is currently open for applications. If you’d like to learn more about it, visit www.xentrepreneur.club.