Young Entrepreneurs
Top 25 Undergraduate Programs for Entrepreneurship 2012
BY Entrepreneur Staff
Our annual report evaluates the best entrepreneurship programs in the U.S. Here's a look at the top 25 undergraduate programs.
Top 25 Graduate Programs for Entrepreneurship 2012
BY Entrepreneur Staff
Our annual report evaluates the best entrepreneurship programs in the U.S. Here's a look at the top 25 graduate programs.
How a Bad Roommate Sparked a Dorm-Room Startup
BY Jodi Helmer
RoommateFit, an online matching software modeled after online dating sites, grew out of Justin Mares' bad roommate experience his freshman year.
Thinking of Majoring in Entrepreneurship? Read This First
BY Adam Toren
For many heading to campus who also dream of starting a business one day, majoring in entrepreneurship can help. But it's far from the only major decision you'll need to make along the way.
How Social Entrepreneurs Can Edge Out the Competition
BY Neil Parmar
An upcoming social-venture competition sheds light on the increased enthusiasm among young entrepreneurs to start up social-impact companies. Here are five ways to rise above the competition.
OrigAudio Hits It Big With Fold and Play Recycled Speakers
BY Jennifer Wang
Two friends create quirky portable speakers inspired by a takeout box.
5 Young Millionaires Instigating Innovation
BY Jason Ankeny
Our annual look at high-earning entrepreneurs aged 30 or younger with the creativity, smarts and guts to disrupt their industries.
Big Claims Aim to Boost Business at Mobile App Startup
BY Jason Ankeny
With major clients like Microsoft and CBS Sports, Chaotic Moon app studio makes it big.
Two Young Entrepreneurs Get Their Hands Dirty With Urban Farming
BY Michelle Goodman
An urban byproduct plants the seed for a big business.
Young Entrepreneur Challenges the Way Americans Think About Their Cellphones
BY Grant Davis
A Pakistani immigrant takes on the U.S. cell phone service model.
Tech Startup Aims to Make Real Estate Transactions Easier
BY Michelle Juergen
Dotloop eliminates the briefcase of paperwork in favor of a virtual workspace.
7 Paybacks an Alma Mater Can Offer Young Entrepreneurs
BY Martin Zwilling
Think university resources are only for students? Here are some ideas for how to best utilize your old school -- even when you're no longer on campus.
Thrillist's Ben Lerer on Success as a Young Trep
BY Shira Lazar
Despite his famous father, the Thrillist co-founder has managed to find massive success in business on his own. Here, we ask him about his victories -- and challenges.
College Entrepreneurs Find a Green Niche in an Online Farmers Market
BY Jodi Helmer
The young environmentalists with a passion for sustainable agriculture won $10,000 in a business contest to launch the farm-to-front-door venture.
From Zero to 'Shark Tank' Hero in 3 Months Flat
BY Joseph Draschil
Student entrepreneur Joseph Draschil on what he learned from pitching his business to Daymond John and Mark Cuban.
The Changing Path to Entrepreneurship: A Look at Alternatives to Business School
BY Matt Villano
To become an entrepreneur, it might behoove you to study something different. Here's more about some of the alternative courses and programs picking up steam among aspiring entrepreneurs.
Young Entrepreneurs: Not the Cure for What Ails the Economy (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Interest is high in supporting youth entrepreneurship and often seen as a way to help create jobs and turn the economy. But a closer look at the issues shows that these notions may be little more than wishful thinking.
Play Video Ginger + Liz and Their Vision for Healthy Nails (Video)
BY Diana Ransom
When Ginger Johnson and Liz Pickett set out to rid nail polish of toxins, they found a flawed beauty industry in need of a makeover. See how they're making their mark.
Play Video Paperless Post and Its Vision for Artful Invites (Video)
BY Diana Ransom
Upending the paper invite isn't the only goal for this company. Changing the way people communicate is the larger challenge for young visionaries Alexa and James Hirschfeld.
Inside the Competitive Mind of Billionaire Mark Zuckerberg (Infographic)
BY Jennifer Wang
We put Facebook's founder under the microscope to dissect his ongoing drive to compete--even though the results can be a total fiasco.
How Being a Party Animal Helped SpiritHoods Grow Its Business
BY Shira Lazar
When it comes to starting up in the fashion world, safety can be dangerous. See how SpiritHoods went to the edge -- and found success.
6 Ways Young Treps Can Make Time for a Vacation
BY Adam Toren
It's summer. So we thought we'd explore different ways that even the busiest start-up entrepreneurs can make time to get away.
'Always Be Publishing,' Brand Journalism and How It Can Help Your Startup
BY Tim Gray
When marketing your startup, consider a softer sell -- or better yet, don't sell at all.
Play Video How Should Entrepreneurs Plan to Scale Their Businesses? (Video)
Tumblr's David Karp on two critical questions to answer when managing hypergrowth.
Young Entrepreneur Carves a Creative Niche with USB Drives
BY Jodi Helmer
How Flash Pals is gaining traction with its fuzzy animal-themed storage devices.
7 Tips to Successful Fundraising for Young Entrepreneurs
BY Irving Fain
Don't let the tech and start-up blogs fool you, finding an investor to part with big money is neither common nor easy. Here, the co-founder of CrowdTwist gives his top lessons for success.Ads by Google
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Mark Cuban
Owner, Dallas Mavericks
"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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