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Where Do Great Ideas Come From? Young entrepreneurs share what influences shape their businesses.

By Entrepreneur Staff

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Are great innovations the result of inspiration or perspiration? Or both?

At a recent roundtable, we asked several founders from our Top 30 Startups to Watch where they get their great ideas. Their response? To meld a unique perspective with a strong knowledge of the space you're trying to change. That one-of-a-kind outlook can be magic -- and guide any business.

Take a look at how these companies stay inspired and check out other episodes of this five-part video series shot during the last Empact Showcase held at the United Nations.

Related:

Want to Innovate? Get Uncomfortable. (Part 1 of 5)

Why Business Owners Should Study Improv (Part 2 of 5)

Be Careful: Don't Lose That Startup Mentality (Part 3 of 5)

What's Inspiring Emerging Entrepreneurs (Part 4 of 5)

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