Profiles
How Syyn Labs Brings Creative Visions to Life
BY Jennifer Wang
The boot-strapped production company finds its niche in wild spectacles.
Geoloqi Makes it Easier to Make Apps Smarter
BY Jennifer Wang
Startup offers a turnkey platform to add new geolocation functionality to apps and mobile devices.
How One Celeb-centric Startup is Cashing in on the Guided Travel Sector
BY Kara Ohngren
A look at zozi's online platform that creates short adventure trips not available elsewhere.
RockMelt Revamps the Web Browser for Social Media
BY Grant Davis
How the startup gained a new generation of users for its cloud-based web browser.
An Indie Publisher Brings a Creative Comic Spin to Business Books
BY Michelle Juergen
How SmarterComics is graphically translating non-fiction books for byte-size appeal.
BeachMint Carves a Retail Niche with Celebrity Appeal
BY Katherine Duncan
How Myspace veteran Josh Berman and serial entrepreneur Diego Berdakin are using personal recommendations for exclusive merchandise by celebrity design partners.
Tonic Health Brings Fun and Games to Boring Health Forms
BY Jennifer Wang
The Menlo Park, Calif.-based company is using technology to help healthcare providers create more appealing questionnaires.
Play Video How JackThreads Plans to Own the Male Demographic (Video)
BY Diana Ransom
Other than dispel the idea that men don't like shopping, flash-sale site founder Jason Ross is hoping to train his company's energy on making a one-stop-lifestyle-shop for men.
Art Entrepreneur Wins $100,000 Pittsburgh Prize
BY Patrick J. Kiger
Artist Tess Lojacono talks about winning the "Experienced Dreamers" contest designed to lure middle-aged entrepreneurs to Pittsburgh.
Reinvention 101: 5 Lessons From Robert Downey, Jr.
BY Patrick J. Kiger
The 'Avengers' star is a great case study for anyone launching a new venture or attempting a midlife comeback.
How Motorcycle Designer Erik Buell Got His Vroom Back, Post Harley-Davidson
BY Jennifer Wang
The trailblazing entrepreneur followed up a disastrous collaboration by launching a new company, a showcase for innovative racing bikes. But can it get the funding it needs?
My Top 10 List: Online Entrepreneur Craig Newmark
BY Donna Wares
The Craigslist founder shares his latest projects, plus his picks for browsing, reading and TV watching, too.
A Tech Entrepreneur Finds a Niche in Pouncing on Law-Breaking Pet Owners
BY Jason Daley
PooPrints uses DNA samples to track down dumping doggies and the scofflaws who don't pick up after them
A Computer Business That Gives Back Through Tech Upgrades
BY Gwen Moran
How inQuo helps startups and struggling small businesses in need of equipment.
At Grubwithus You Never Have to Dine Alone
BY Lambeth Hochwald
Former college buddies find fast-track growth with a business that makes meals more social.
How the Serial Entrepreneur Behind Tazo Tea Brews Up Success
BY Bruce Schoenfeld
Steven Smith built his career around tea, including selling a company to Starbucks for $9 million. Now this serial entrepreneur is succeeding on his own terms.
Gemvara Mines Business Success With Customized Bling
BY Lambeth Hochwald
A look at the growth spurt of this design-your-own jewelry company, and how its focus on customization helps it stand out in a crowded market.
How Badgeville Is Gamifying the Internet
BY Erica Swallow
A look at the growth spurt of this tech startup, plus the founders' advice on how you can stay ahead of the curve, too.
Fast-Growing Chegg Aims for High Marks with Students
BY Lisa Girard
From homework help to the inside scoop on professors, we examine how this textbook entrepreneur is staying ahead of the curve in the education market.
Startup has Sky-High Aspirations for Roadable Aircraft
BY Michelle Juergen
An aviation enthusiast's invention leaps from the road to the wild blue yonder.
Meet the Entrepreneur of 2011 Award Winners
BY Carolyn Horwitz
Read the inspiring stories behind Entrepreneur magazine's award winners, including the top college and emerging entrepreneurs.
Building a Business on Solving an Aching Dilemma for Women
BY Michelle Juergen
Day2Night's convertible shoes offer women a fashionable heel height for any occasion.
Tebowing.com: Scrambling to Build a Business on a Viral Trend
BY Brad Crescenzo
Entrepreneur by accident. The weird world of internet memes, and the businesses they leave in their wake.
On Zaarly, You Can (Usually) Get What You Want
BY Jennifer Wang
This San Francisco startup is a matchmaker for renters and owners.
How Never Summer Shredded the Snowboard Industry With Innovation
BY Jennifer Wang
The 15-year-old company was chugging along before its founders chucked long-held conventions and completely reconceived the design of the snowboard.
From Business Failure to Multimillion-Dollar 'Green' Niche
BY Lisa Girard
How entrepreneur Marty Metro created technology that turned used boxes into a $10 million eco-friendly business.Ads by Google
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"I love to compete. I want to get out there and kick your ass in the business world. That is what inspires me."
Ben Kaufman
Founder, Quirky Inc.
"I'm inspired by the Empire State Building. Probably not many people know that it was built in one year and 45 days."
Alexander Mendeluk
Co-founder of SpiritHoods
"When I see people bridging the gap between the limitations that the 'real world' imposes and what they realize they can manifest."
Bret Michaels
Musician, entrepreneur
"The secret to success lies in the gap between dream and reality."
Scott Heiferman
Meetup Co-founder
"I'm more inspired by the 20-somethings who are going to change the world. They have much less respect for the status quo and are seeing the world in a fresh way, many of them."
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