Derek Pankaew isn’t one to conform to the rules. He dropped out of high school and later college, preferring to make a name for himself as a digital marketer before launching his own career as an entrepreneur and indulging his wanderlust by adopting an enviable nomadic lifestyle.

With a variety of successful stores under his belt, including a vitamin gummy bear store, an online foosball table retailer, and a T-shirt shop, Derek is now poised to launch what promises to be his most successful business yet: FLEXR, a travel-friendly pull-up bar for the sporty adventurer.

We talked to Derek about his drive to try new things, the perks of being your own boss, and the future of ecommerce.