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How This Fashion Designer Started Building His Brand in College Some entrepreneurs think college is a waste of time and money. For others, it can be a springboard.

By Gerard Adams

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Chris Stamp was still in college when he decided that conventional education wasn't for him. He always had a passion for fashion, and as soon as the opportunity presented itself, he jumped for it.

In this video, Gerard Adams sits down with Stamp to learn more about the designer's story, from how Stamp grew up with parents who encouraged his creativity, to finding a business model in college, to opening his own fashion store in Los Angeles.

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See more episodes of Leaders Create Leaders Season 1 and 2 on Gerard Adam's YouTube channel.

Related: How This Artist Went From Doodling in School to Seeing Her Pieces in Museums

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Gerard Adams

Entrepreneur, angel investor, self-made millionaire at 24

Gerard Adams is The Millennial Mentor™, inspiring the generation to leverage their passions for success and create the lifestyle they dream of. A serial entrepreneur, angel investor, self-made millionaire by the age of 24 and millennial himself, he is most popularly known as the co-founder of Elite Daily. To date, he has built, backed or invested in nine businesses across multiple industries that have all delivered over seven-figure profits. Gerard has recently developed a video series, Leaders Create Leaders, to offer a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Learn more at GerardAdams.com

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