MentorCall Launches a Mobile App for People to Find Mentors Online

15 6 月, 2022
New York, NY, June 15, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – The Randstad, Netherlands / / 13 JUNE, 2022 / MentorCalls released a mobile app for connecting people with renowned professionals and leading industry minds to help people find the guidance they need to start or further their respective careers. MentorCalls is a startup app which allows users to connect with experts from different fields around the world and find the mentorship needed for professional development. The app helps aspiring entrepreneurs, athletes and artists secure a one-on-one interaction with mentors over a 1:1 video call through the platform. These mentors are prominent people in respective fields who provide answers to burning questions, give professional advice, and guide mentees on how to navigate rocky situations. Mentors interested in impacting knowledge on upcoming talents in a variety of fields can join the MentorCalls network and charge potential mentees per minute. Trainers who are less concerned about the money and are more about nurturing young ambitions have the option of donating their proceedings to charity. The mentors indicate when and how long they will be available so mentees can prepare for brief or elaborate sessions. The app currently hosts a good number of mentors from other parts of the world besides the Netherlands; such as Italy, the United States, Belgium, Australia, and Dubai. MentorCalls vision is to onboard world-class professionals on the top of their niche. MentorCalls believes learning from mentors can significantly reduce the amount of time and resources it takes to accomplish a dedicated goal. By walking mentees through their personal experience in a particular endeavor, Mentors help them avoid the unnecessary detours and unproductive efforts that prolong the road to success. NFTs Meet a Real Business The app brilliantly leverages the trend of NFTs in the crypto space. Buying the NFT gives you several online and real live benefits, including holders-only guest lectures from world most famous speakers and giveaways for call credits in the app. Besides, MentorCalls will roll out staking mechanics, making it possible to earn passive rewards in the form of an accompanying token. At the time of writing, the MentorCalls private token sale is already underway, and almost sold out. The MentorCalls app is available for download on Google Play and App Store. Background: Narrative Behind the Establishment of MentorCalls MentorCalls was co-founded by Danny Coppenrath and Maurice Weber; two successful entrepreneurs, Danny in the Rum business, and Maurice, owner of Crebos, in the software industry. They both undeniably attribute the success of their projects to mentors. Danny’s grandfather, Will Coppenrath, a rum aficionado who knew the ins-and-outs of the industry, fancied the idea of a luxury Rum bottled with a glass cap. In November 2020, he executed the concept, and launched the Baron Spiced Rum with a label that reads “Mountain with A Way Up”. Sadly, Will passed away due to the effects of the Coronavirus, just a few weeks before the marketing campaign for the rum was scheduled to kick off. However, Danny had spent some time under the wings of his grandfather, who showed him the ropes of the industry, and taught him everything he needed to know to efficiently run the business in Will’s absence. Danny, a few nephews and some other relatives stepped up to run the business and did a stellar job thanks to Will’s mentorship. Today, Baron Spice Rum can be found in over 170 liquor stores, 60 catering services and is sold in more than three different countries. In the same way, Maurice’s exploits in the software industry cannot be mentioned without a vote thanks to his mentor. Seeing the major influence mentors had in the success of both their careers, they were determined to help disadvantaged people globally find mentors that will ignite theirs. They understood that not everyone is lucky enough to have a mentor due to several hindering factors. In Danny’s words: “What if you are in a neighborhood where there are no mentors? Suppose you want to start a business, but you don’t know where to start? What if you want to grow, but don’t know who to turn to? Or what if you have a great idea, but have no one to share it with? Or if you can’t find the motivation to follow your dreams?” And so, the two Rotterdam best friends took it upon themselves to develop an app that connects a mentor and mentee over a video call. It was a very lofty ambition. Without digging into their personal savings for funding and Maurice’s expertise in software development, MentorCalls would be nothing but a dream. They started working on the app during the period of COVID-19 pandemic. The resources from Maurices software company and their joint investment facilitated the development of the MentorCalls project. After 14 months of fervently working on the app developments, the app is now live and available on Android and iOS devices. How MentorCall Changes Lives The major concept behind MentorCalls was providing mentorship programs for people in which a mentor would be otherwise scarce or inaccessible. To this end, MentorCalls is calling all mentors with solid knowledge in different industries and niches to share insight, knowledge and guide upcoming entrepreneurs. According to the MentorCall founders: “Many are already doing most things right. All they need is that extra motivation, or that one piece of missing advice that changes their lives. Nothing motivates a dreamer more than seeing someone who has gone through their struggles and succeeded at the end. Having a live encounter with a fulfilled person in a particular field can cast away doubt and reinforce people’s belief in the realization of their dreams through resilient efforts”. About MentorCalls MentorCalls is the first NFT-powered mobile app that makes mentors – from all corners of the world and across various fields or studies – accessible to people remotely through 1:1 video calls. MentorCall strives to make the world a better place by providing guidance for young talents and encouraging donations to charitable causes. Media Contact Company: MentorCalls Contact Person: Maurice Weber Email: info@mentorcalls.io Website: https://mentorcalls.io/ SOURCE: MentorCalls The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( www.seaprwire.com ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. 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Lifewire and The Harbour School Join Hands for the “e.a.r.t.h. Project” ACN Newswire

Lifewire and The Harbour School Join Hands for the “e.a.r.t.h. Project”

15 6 月, 2022
HONG KONG, Jun 15, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Lifewire and The Harbour School join hands to honour Hong Kong's cultural history with the 'e.a.r.t.h. Project', breathing new life to the century-old Tai Tam Tuk Raw Water Pumping Station Staff Quarters Compound monuments. The site will be re-imagined as an early years campus for The Harbour School (THS), a K to Grade 12 international school well known for its world-class marine science program and inclusive ethos. Named the Earth Campus, it will provide approximately 150 places for children aged 3-8 (from PN - K3 initially). With its proximity to the Tai Tam Waterworks Heritage Trail featuring Hong Kong's rich waterworks, architectural and engineering history, the Earth Campus will also serve as an open space for education, leisure and cultural activities for the public, including guided tours, nature-related activities, wellbeing programmes, arts and music events. A Water Gallery displaying the history of the water supply in Hong Kong and the historical significance of the monuments, a new Annex with a viewing platform at the roof to allow the public to appreciate the front facade of the Pumping Station, the waterfront and nearby environment and social activity cum display areas will be set up for the public. As a highlight of Batch VI of Revitalisation Scheme from the HKSAR Government, the e.a.r.t.h. project is expected to be completed in 2028. The campus design will take into account the principle of "minimum intervention" and "reversibility" to preserve all characters defining elements of the monuments. Guided tours will be provided to educate the public about the architectural history of the Tai Tam Tuk area, as well as the revitalisation process of the monuments and their surrounding areas. Efforts will be made to collaborate with the community and like-minded NGOs to provide job opportunities for those in underprivileged families, including at-risk youths. Lifewire is a registered charitable institution with a vision to empower those in need in society and child patients with rare diseases and their families through supporting education and its future development. Its partner, THS, is an international school with forward-looking values and provides differentiated instruction for mainstream and neuro-diverse students. It is internationally recognised for its high-quality, award-winning experiential learning programs, and was named Best International School in Hong Kong Living's Education Awards 2021 for its outstanding social studies curriculum and technology program. At the International School Awards 2022, THS won for its marine science program and was also a Merit Winner in the Green Council's first Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Achievement Awards. Ms. Rita Pang, Director of Lifewire Foundation Limited and Founder of See Change Education, said: "We feel very grateful to have this opportunity to reimagine the e.a.r.t.h. Project together with support from the government and the community including the Tai Tam Tuk Village Residents Fraternity Association, Tai Tam Tuk Dragon Boat Association, Scout Association of Hong Kong, etc. We are excited to work with education visionaries at the THS to set the platinum standard for inclusive schools in the future. Earth Campus will not only provide students with a unique environment for experiential learning that is rare in Hong Kong, but also serves as a scenic hub for the community to develop an appreciation for culture, history and heritage conservation."Dr. Jadis Blurton, Head of School of THS, said: "We are honoured and grateful to be working with Lifewire, the government and the community on this project of immense importance to Hong Kong's cultural history. The Earth Campus's waterside location provides an ideal setting for our award-winning marine science and social studies programs which are experiential, interdisciplinary, active and hands-on. THS welcomes diversity in our student body and has been delivering innovative approaches to learning since 2007 that benefit a wide range of learner abilities and put the joy back into learning and school. We are also excited by the opportunity to design activities to share with and educate interested members of the public about this site's fascinating architecture, ecology, and heritage."Ms. Carolyn Campbell, Parent of THS, said "The Harbour School's inclusive ethos and individualised education meant that all three of my children are able to go to the same school, including my child with additional learning needs who otherwise would not be able to access the local state curriculum. The Earth campus will enable access to high-quality education for all types of learners." 'e.a.r.t.h.' represents 'eco', 'art & culture', 'revitalisation', 'technology' and 'heritage', and it broadly captures the goals of the project to revitalise the Tai Tam Tuk Raw Water Pumping Station Staff Quarters Compound site using green construction with an emphasis on preserving heritage, conserving ecology, and promoting art, science and culture. The site includes extensive grounds which will provide nature-based and outdoor educational opportunities for its students. Alongside the school campus, we will establish a Water Gallery to promote the Tanka Boat Culture and the history of Hong Kong's waterworks. Bringing together the beauty of nature and education, our plan shall include guided eco-tours, mangrove planting, nature walks, wellness events, and other family-friendly leisure activities to encourage public participation and appreciation of the area and the Tai Tam Waterworks Heritage Trail. About LifewireLifewire (www.lifewire.hk) is a registered charitable institution founded in 2014. It is committed to bringing together corporates, chambers of commerce, organisations, and volunteer teams from all walks of life to help rare disease child patients and their families with medical and daily expenses, providing support and counseling, and spreading awareness about rare diseases to the society. Since its establishment, Lifewire has raised over HK$18 million for over 600 families. Its mission also encompasses life education, as Lifewire regularly visits campus to share the life stories of children who suffer from rare diseases, hoping to empower and encourage those children with rare diseases and inspire students to learn from them. About The Harbour SchoolThe Harbour School (THS) is a K to Grade 12 international school that aims to unlock the best in every student by taking a highly individual approach to teaching. The school was founded in 2007 and is already gaining a worldwide reputation as a center of excellence. It applies international best practices in adapting the US curriculum with an emphasis on 21st-century skills such as problem-solving, communication, teamwork, creativity and innovation. THS was named Best International School in Hong Kong Living's Education Awards 2021 where it also won awards for outstanding social studies curriculum and technology program. At the International School Awards 2022, THS won for its marine science program and was also a Merit Winner in the Green Council's first Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Achievement Awards. For more information, please visit: www.ths.edu.hkMedia Inquiries:Yuki Lee (852) 3758 8355 yuki.lee@asiaalliedgroup.comSophie Po (852) 3758 8337 sophie.po@asiaalliedgroup.comNatalie Shiu (852) 3758 8366 natalie.shiu@asiaalliedgroup.comMaria Copp (852) 3905 0180 mariacopp@ths.edu.hkTo download all high-resolution images, please visit:https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wotmhbwi06s80oy/AABjE4mDJirLknt_Rrar_cCAa?dl=0 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing wins fifth Le Mans 24 Hours JCN Newswire

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing wins fifth Le Mans 24 Hours

14 6 月, 2022
TOKYO, Jun 14, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing stormed to victory in the 90th Le Mans 24 Hours to extend its winning run to five at the legendary Circuit de la Sarthe.Sebastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa drove a brilliant race in their #8 GR010 HYBRID, completing 380 laps to take the chequered flag in front of a passionate crowd.The team's fourth one-two finish at Le Mans was secured by last year's winners, Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Jose Maria Lopez, in their #7 GR010 HYBRID, which crossed the line just 2mins 1.222secs behind in second.Sebastien's fourth win sets a new victory record for Swiss drivers while Brendon's third triumph makes him New Zealand's most successful Le Mans driver. A first win for Ryo, in his third Le Mans and his first with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, makes him the fifth Japanese driver to stand in the centre of the podium.The two GR010 HYBRID Hypercars were the class of the field and engaged in a close battle at the front, with the lead changing hands several times as the race ebbed and flowed, with traffic, slow zones and track evolution all coming into play.That contest continued for 16 hours, with the two cars running just a few seconds apart for most of that time. But the complexion of the race changed decisively on lap 256 when Jose pulled the race-leading #7 car to the side of the track following an issue relating to the front motor.Jose performed a system reset and was able to return to the pits, where further resets solved the issue and allowed the #7 to continue at normal racing speed, albeit nearly a lap behind the new leader, Brendon in the #8 GR010 HYBRID.With closely-matched performance, that deficit proved too great for the #7 crew to overcome, despite Jose setting the fastest lap of the race within the last half hour.Brendon, following his spectacular last-minute Hyperpole on Thursday, had the honour of taking the chequered flag to win the 90th Le Mans 24 Hours. Jose followed soon after to complete a gruelling 5,177km of racing.That result earned double points towards the 2022 FIA World Endurance Championship, which puts TOYOTA GAZOO Racing on top of the manufacturers' standings after three races, 22 points ahead of Alpine. The drivers' championship is wide open, with the #8 crew just three points of the leading Alpine trio, and #7 20 behind.The focus will return to the fight for World Championship honours in just four weeks at the 6 Hours of Monza on 10 July.Akio Toyoda (Team Founder)"Congratulations to car #8! Thank you to car #7 for being part of this 1-2 finish! This year Le Mans was a 1-2 race from the beginning to the end. However, the drivers could not run comfortably through the whole race. Instead, I think all the drivers drove with some stress.From the start for 16 hours, there were no problems with both car #7 and #8, and they were competing, racing within a few seconds with each other. We were able to compete for a long time because both cars were built to the same level and ran without trouble. The drivers were also grateful for this.On the other hand, I think it was a big burden for the drivers to have two cars from the same team competing for such a long time. I think it was really hard, but the drivers continued to fight hard. I would like to thank our six drivers.However, after that, the fight ended because we couldn't continue to run both cars perfectly. Car #7 stopped on the track when the race was about to start its final eight hours. Though we could re-start our race with that car and return to the track, this forced the drivers to run with the feeling that they didn't know when the car might stop again. I feel sorry for the drivers who continue to fight despite these extreme feelings. Thank you everyone for keeping the car running until the end.In addition, Kamui also took on the role of Team Principal at Le Mans for the first time. Instead of being distant, I heard that he went and talked to engineers and mechanics, and faced the challenges that came up from everyone. Although he hasn't been able to communicate with all the members yet, and he also said that team building is a work in progress, I think the team is gradually changing. Thank you Kamui for working hard as a Team Principal.But I understand as well how you felt as a driver, that you were eager to win but the result was so regrettable. You had the fastest lap, and then Jose took it late in the race - car #7 had naturally turned into a faster car as the race went on. I wanted car #8 to secure the victory earlier, but at the same time I wanted car #7 to take the lead again - even I felt such feelings. Thank you for keeping running and sticking with the fight until the last moment.Taking both roles as a driver and as a Team Principal can make you feel so complicated. But I think it is thanks to Kamui that our two cars could compete fairly until the end of the race. I really appreciate him for taking such important roles. I was quite happy to see Kazuki and Kamui standing on the podium with different roles from previously. Car building and team building are endless battles. Please continue to encourage a team feeling. And for Kamui, keep pushing as a driver.TOYOTA GAZOO Racing was able to win Le Mans five times in a row. Thank you to our many, many fans and partners who continue to fight together. Thank you everyone. I really appreciate all for your continuous support."Kamui Kobayashi (Driver, car #7):"Congratulations to Sebastien, Brendon, Ryo and the car #8 crew. Unfortunately for car #7, we had a problem in the early morning and that cost us the race lead. We were fighting with car #8 for a long time, and we were so close. We did a really good race apart from that, so it's really a pity that it happened. That's how it goes in a 24-hour race sometimes. It's a credit to TOYOTA GAZOO Racing that we came back on track and finished on the same lap. Thanks to Mike and Jose, and the whole car crew, for the big effort this week. I appreciate the effort from everyone in the team; we came to Le Mans with the target of a one-two finish and we achieved that."Mike Conway (Driver, car #7):"I don't think this place likes us very much; there is always something. I know we won last year but we've had some tough times here. Congratulations to our team-mate in car #8, particularly Ryo. To win it on your first attempt is something else. It's always a pleasure to work with Kamui and Jose and we gave our all for the Le Mans victory but unfortunately we came up short. But it's a great one-two for the team and the fifth win in a row for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, which is something to be proud of. I'd like to say a big thanks to all the team, at Higashi-Fuji and Cologne. There is still a World Championship to fight for and we have three races to go, so that's on my mind right now and we will keep pushing."Jose Maria Lopez (Driver, car #7):"It hurts to miss the Le Mans win. We are all competitive people and we want to win, but we also have to know how to take defeat and be happy for the team, particularly with this one-two result for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing. Congratulations to car #8; they did a great job. We did an almost perfect race and this explains the big gap to our Hypercar competitors, who all had some trouble. We managed everything to perfection. We showed we had the speed in the car and the will to win so to face an issue is tough. But thanks to the team for getting the car going again and allowing us to keep fighting. It's good to be part of a one-two for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing at Le Mans."Sebastien Buemi (Driver, car #8):"It's hard for me to express myself after that race because it's just an amazing feeling, especially to be in the centre of the podium with Ryo and Brendon. It is fantastic that we were able to win together with Ryo in his first Le Mans as part of the #8 car. He has done such a great job and I'd like to congratulate him for his performance. The whole team, and our crew, executed a perfect race without any mistakes and no damage to the car. It's an incredible feeling to win Le Mans for the fourth time, and the fifth time for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing. It will take a little bit of time before it sinks in because it's hard to realise what we achieved today."Brendon Hartley (Driver, car #8):"It's a great achievement to get a one-two at Le Mans for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing. It was a great feeling to be behind the wheel for qualifying and to get pole position, and it was even more special to take the race finish. It's the first time I've been able to do that and I was overwhelmed with emotions when I crossed the line. During the whole race you are trying not to think about the finish because we have seen what can happen in the last laps, particularly with TOYOTA. So when you cross the line, all the emotions come out and it's a great feeling. I am so happy for Ryo, who has integrated really well. We love him and he is a strong part of the team already. We also have a great relationship with the car #7 crew and it was fun to battle so hard with them for most of the race. We were flat-out for so long but after car #7 had their problem we backed off and took minimal risk."Ryo Hirakawa (Driver, car #8):"It's an honour to join the list of legends who have won Le Mans. To be honest, I still cannot believe my dream has come true today. It was such a close race for so long and we had such a great fight with car #7. Thank you to Sebastien and Brendon who have helped me a lot since I joined the team; it is an honour to drive in the same car as them. It is fantastic to have a one-two in my first Le Mans for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing and this is thanks to the hard work of the whole team. We had a perfect strategy, great pit stops and a race without any problems; I don't think we could do more."Le Mans 24 Hours - 18 Hours:1st #8 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing 380 laps2nd #7 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing +2mins 1.222secs3rd #709 Glickenhaus Racing (Briscoe/Westbrook/Mailleux) +5 laps4th #708 Glickenhaus Racing (Pla/Dumas/Derani) +10 laps5th #38 JOTA (Gonzalez/Da Costa/Stevens) +11 laps6th #9 Prema Orlen Team (Kubica/Deletraz/Colombo) +11 laps Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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