Trendsplant: an Example of Entrepreneurship in Spain

A couple of weeks ago we started a "start-up series" with this post about entrepreneurship in Paris. We got very good feedback and we would like to continue motivating our readers!

I would like to introduce Luis, a good friend of mine who started his business in Spain. He is a software engineer, but he decided to quit and spend his time and energy doing what he has become his business: he and his associates created a young, non-expensive, high-quality, comfy and trendy apparel brand!

From right to left: Luis (with Hoodie and Beanie),
his girlfriend Elena (with Top) and me (with Hoodie)

R: How did this adventure begin?

L: We have always been action sports lovers, and we were always snowboarding and loving the videos of the pros making all that cool stuff. My friends and I started to make some t-shirts for our snowboarding trips... That was the seed of what has become our dream, Trendsplant. 

R: The logo represents the brand and your customers. Why an elephant?

L: We love animals, and we wanted to give a robust image of our company and clothes, that is how we came up with the idea of the "Eleplant". Elephants are robust, noble and nomadic. These values represent Trendsplant, a streetwear company that makes apparel for active travelers who love to explore the world, while preserving and expressing their individual style. Among many designs we chose 3 and we posted them on Facebook to involve our followers and let them decide!

R: Something good about entrepreneurship:

L: Doing what you love in life is always a challenge, that´s why entrepreneurship is so exciting, you are always learning tones of things, while creating something yours. It´s awesome!

R: Something bad about entrepreneurship:

L: Sometimes it's reeeeally difficult to disconnect from work... since your business is your passion you are always thinking about ways to improve things and solve issues and you carry them wherever you go!

R: Any tips for entrepreneurs?

L: Set your goals for short/med/long term. Then organize yourself and your life, that is how you can achieve most of your goals.

We would like to wish Trendsplant lots of luck and success, and we look forward to seeing their products in German retailer shops very soon!!!!

If you are interested in purchasing (I'm sure you want to have a look to the Trendsplant collection!) go to http://www.trendsplant.com/.