I d love to create more meaningful products that have a significant impact on the world, but how can I if I can t afford to pay my own rent first?
— Pieter Levels, 28, whose goal is to launch 12 startups in 12 months. Wired puts him in the category of digital nomads who travel the world creating minimum viable products. His story also brings to mind questions raised by people such as our own Michelle Quinn, who explored whether today s startups are changing the world — and if they even want to. But Levels, a Dutch programmer, designer and entrepreneur whose creations include a service that gives people a new way to set personal goals — and yes, a printed book that re-creates animated GIFs — says you have to start somewhere.
Above: NomadList, which shows people the cheapest places in which to live and work remotely, is Levels most successful startup so far.
