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Eye on 'Gig City:' How Startups Thrive in Chattanooga
BY Kristin Luna
With startup hubs cropping up across the U.S., we take a look at one burgeoning ecosystem to pinpoint how other city centers can spark their own entrepreneurial boom.
Startup Advice From 7 Successful Entrepreneurs
BY Matt Villano
We spoke with entrepreneurs we admire to cull the single best bit of startup advice they could muster -- and the experiences that led to it.
In Yahoo Deal, Tumblr Becomes the Next $1 Billion Startup
BY Jason Fell
The blogging platform's 26-year-old founder, David Karp, will stay on as chief executive.Fast-Growing Organic Food Startup Acquired by French Food-and-Beverage Giant
BY Jenna Goudreau
Paris-based Danone has purchased a majority stake in Happy Family -- a deal reportedly worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
Ken and Ben Lerer Share Their Top 5 Secrets to Success for Young Entrepreneurs
BY Andrea Huspeni
Big players in New York City's startup ecosystem, the investors behind Lerer Ventures provide insight into what they believe helps entrepreneurs reach their goals.
A Car Guy Cashes in by Transforming Clunkers
BY Jennifer Wang
Icon produces artisan-quality, custom-made rides out of scrapyard-bound vehicles.
Play Video 'The Office' Actor Rainn Wilson Builds a Site for Life's Biggest Questions (Video)
BY Bryan Elliott
Growing social networking site SoulPancake aims to be a 'question collective' where users discuss and debate their deepest philosophical quandaries.
3 Promising Green Startups Attracting Millions From Investors
BY Arlene Weintraub
On Earth Day, we take a look at a crop of promising startups attempting to combat climate change.
Bright Idea: Startup Aims to Advance Solar Energy in Developing Countries
BY Sarah J. Robbins
With a low-cost technology, 21-year-old Eden Full seeks to make solar energy more efficient and affordable.
Tipping Its Hat to a Younger Generation, Pukka Headwear Finds Success in the Golf Industry
BY Lisa Girard
After years of struggle, the golf cap company stands out in a crowded market with a customized approach to selling.
A Young Entrepreneur's Quick Path to Profitability
BY Logan Kugler
A new spin on a tech necessity propeled Eastern Collective's quick success.
How Jay-Z Went From Music Mogul to Sports Agent
BY Brian Patrick Eha
A timeline of the life and career of Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter, who transformed himself into a $450-million brand.
Health-Tech Incubators See Influx of Startups
BY Arlene Weintraub
A look at how incubators are affected by the new health-care law, often referred to as Obamacare, which provides financial incentives to providers that embrace technology.
Former Software Engineer Takes a High-Tech Approach to Farming
BY Jodi Helmer
How PodPonics transformed an unused lot in Atlanta into a productive farm.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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