75. Kobi Yamada

Kobi is the President and creative powerhouse behind Compendium Inc., a custom publisher, creator, and distributor of inspiring, sustainable gifts and greeting cards—both independently and for some of the world’s most remarkable brands. Kobi and Compendium have each won numerous industry awards, and the genuine lust for life that Kobi exudes on a daily basis underscores and exemplifies his business savvy and philanthropy like few entrepreneurs this city knows. Seattle: Kite Hill at Gas Works Park, Volterra restaurant’s Drawing Room, the benches and houseboats lining Lake Union, Homegrown Sustainable Sandwich Shop, float planes.

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