In December 2012, Manwar Khan witnessed an attack at the Stadium LRT Station that resulted in the death of a passenger. He, like so many others, was a bystander to the incident. However, unlike many others, Manwar took action and shouted at the aggressor to stop. When that did not happen, he pressed the emergency button on the train. Others stood by, not making any move.
Viet Nguyen is one of Edmonton’s youngest and most successful entrepreneurs…but not in a typical way. In Edmonton’s music scene, Viet has revamped the stereotypical idea of a “rave”. He has not only brought some of the world’s hottest DJs to our city, but has transformed raves from a niche market to the mainstream. He began hosting music events in 1999 and hasn’t stopped innovating since. His work ethic and creativity has led him to launch AGNT, a new app which will fill a hole in the music industry by bring together artists and event organizers. Read on to find out Viet’s best tips for bringing your ideas to fruition.