Entrepreneur of 2012
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BY Diana Ransom
As the College Entrepreneur of 2012, the co-founder of Star Toilet Paper discusses his top startup challenges and ways he's helped overcome them.Play Video Jason Lucash on Why Humor Can Be an Entrepreneur's Best Resource (Video)
BY Diana Ransom
The co-founder of OrigAudio lets viewers in on the top business lessons he's learned along with key tips on how to stand out amid stiff competition.Play Video Limor Fried on Making DIY Look Easy (Video)
BY Diana Ransom
The founder of Adafruit Industries offers insights into how she managed to build a small empire from castaway Altoid tins and other common household items -- and secure the title of Entrepreneur of 2012. College Entrepreneur of 2012: Bryan Silverman
BY Margaret Littman
An enterprising young trep capitalizes on a captive audience with toilet paper you can read. Emerging Entrepreneur of 2012: Jason Lucash
BY Jenna Schnuer
OrigAudio, the maker of innovative folding speakers, has doubled its sales every year since 2009. Entrepreneur of 2012: Limor Fried
BY Jennifer Wang
Adafruit's innovative DIY open-source electronic hardware kits make founder Limor Fried our Entrepreneur of 2012. The Winners of Entrepreneur of 2012
BY Entrepreneur Staff
All three winners of our Entrepreneur of 2012 contest bring innovation and creativity to their industries. Spotlight: Justin's Nut Butter's Justin Gold, Entrepreneur of 2012 Finalist
BY Jane Porter
Justin Gold founded his organic nut butter company after his roommates couldn't stop eating his homemade creations. His commitment to healthy foods makes him a finalist for Entrepreneur of 2012. Spotlight: Acucela's Ryo Kubota, Entrepreneur of 2012 Finalist
BY Jane Porter
Ryo Kubora performed nearly a thousand eye surgeries and discovered the gene that causes glaucoma, before starting his biotech company, Acucela. His innovation in the field of eye diseases makes him a finalist for Entrepreneur of 2012. Spotlight: Sentek Global's Eric Basu, Entrepreneur of 2012 Finalist
BY Jane Porter
Former Navy Seal Eric Basu founded his cybersecurity company Sentek Global in 2001 while working from his living room. His determination makes him a finalist for Entrepreneur of 2012. Spotlight: Adafruit Industries' Limor Fried, Entrepreneur of 2012 Finalist
BY Jane Porter
Limor Fried created her open-source hardware and electronics company, Adafruit Industries, in her MIT dorm room. The story of how she grew her business makes her a finalist for Entrepreneur of 2012. Spotlight: Fair Trade USA's Paul Rice, Entrepreneur of 2012 Finalist
BY Purvi Thacker
Paul Rice's Fair Trade USA has helped improve the lives of agricultural workers worldwide. His inspirational story makes him a finalist for Entrepreneur of 2012. 
