Skinner Layne has founded both successful and failed start-ups. He has also raised more than $10 million in early-stage financing, in addition to acting as a private equity advisor, to multiple energy projects in excess of $100 million and has established formal relationships with global energy funds.

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Success Quote

“Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson click to tweet!

Business Failure

Skinner thought he had something pretty awesome going on in Chile, until the rug was pulled out from under him at the last minute. Listen to his horror story… POWERFUL.

Entrepreneurial AH-HA Moment

Skinner knew that the second his mind hit upon Exosphe.re that he HAD to do this; it resonated with every part of his being. The next steps he took? ASTOUNDING.

Current Business

Exosphe.re is already in round two and picking up steam each and every day. The success and failure stories are amazing, and they’re happening at an astounding rate!

Small Business Resource

FocusWriter: A simple, distraction-free writing environment. It utilizes a hide-away interface that you access by moving your mouse to the edges of the screen.

Best Business Book

The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck

Interview Links

Exosphe.re

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Skinner Layne: What It’s Like to Hit Upon an Idea that Resonates with Every Part of You