VIP section and the odd chandelier). VIC: Yeah (very excited here) and we have all the latest top of the range, state of the art equipment, lasers, LED lighting and the sound system is awesome. ALI: We have a license until 6am also which is great; maybe we will start opening Small World at 6am for breakfast! JOHN: It is not going to take anything away from Small World, in fact it will add to our client base. Both places will draw in crowds of their own accord and will then lead those people to the other venue. It Is going to open more doors if anything. The music? LEO & VIC: Very varied but mainly decent House, Indie-rock nights, R&B and hip hop, nights, themed nights such as Wednesday night might be live music. JOHN: Local bands may audition! LEO: And we will adapt to the demand of course. Plus we are going to be showing the world cup on a big screen, which is another thing we wanted! VIC: Don’t forget to add that it will be shown on a big plasma HIGH DEFINITION screen. (Very important apparently) How do you cope with this much testosterone when making business decisions? Cause I am seriously blushing here! Is there a leader of the gang? LEO: No, we have to remain humble, which for me is extremely hard (laughs) and to feel comfortable with each other, to be peaceful and calm and nice to each other is more important to us than the success. We don’t plan on taking over the world; we aren’t opening loads of Small Worlds. We want to get on and be happy and enjoy life above all else. We will make the sacrifice that we may not make as much money so long as we make sure we have a good time. And so far this philosophy is working perfectly for all of us. And finally…what are you doing tonight? JOHN: I’ll probably go out. LEO: Sitting on my couch. VIC: Working. ALI: Working. KAMIL: Who knows? Let’s see where the night takes me! Carlos Rodriguez another partner of Tribeca was unavailble at the time of the interview.
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