Innovators
How to Develop a Culture of Innovation
BY Gwen Moran
Jeffrey Phillips, co-founder of OVO, an innovation consulting firm, shares how any company can create a more innovative environment. Barbara Corcoran's Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
BY Nadia Goodman
Put your business idea to the test with Barbara Corcoran's tips for how to pitch your business idea. Remembering Steve Jobs: One Year Later
BY Jason Fell
The Apple co-founder and iconic tech leader died 12 months ago today. Richard Branson on Why We Need More Women in the Boardroom
BY Richard Branson
Richard Branson explains why we need more women in top positions. Richard Branson on Asking for Help
BY Richard Branson
The famous entrepreneur on why you should seek advice during every stage of your business. 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. 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. How Social Media Is Changing the Way Politicians Gather Information
BY Bruce Schoenfeld
A new generation of pollsters is taking advantage of social media to analyze and aggregate public opinion of candidates. How Fitbit Is Cashing in on the High-Tech Fitness Trend
BY Jennifer Wang
How the device manufacturer is building a following by enhancing users' workouts through gaming and community-building. Leaving Wall Street for Wine Country
BY Bruce Schoenfeld
Jamie Kutch chucked a lucrative job to pursue his dream, becoming one of California's most respected vintners. Here's how one entrepreneur changed careers in midstream. BlogFrog and the Power of Moms
BY Jennifer Wang
BlogFrog is capitalizing on the massive influence of mom bloggers with its brand-sponsored conversations and communities. The network's agency clients and star writers are also reaping rewards. But as the line between editorial and advertising blurs, is authenticity getting left behind? Barbara Corcoran's Leadership Style: Rainbows and Steel-Toe Boots
BY Christopher Hann
Case study: Barbara Corcoran's business management style is uniquely her own. 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? 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. 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. Steve Jobs and the Seven Rules of Success
BY Carmine Gallo
Any of us can adopt these principles to unleash our 'inner Steve Jobs.' Remembering Apple's Steve Jobs
BY Jason Fell and Teri Evans
Reactions to news of the death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs emerged within hours from his competitors, fellow entrepreneurs and others influenced by his work and life.Play Video Quirky's Ben Kaufman on Innovation (Video)
Meet the founder of Quirky, a crowdsourced product-development company. Its mission is "to make invention accessible." Its goal: to invent two new consumer products a week. He shares his views on creativity and starting up as part of our Innovators series. Mike Wolfe of 'American Pickers' Is the New Americana Idol
BY Jason Ankeny
Mike Wolfe, creator and star of the TV show American Pickers, is leveraging a popular passion for the past to build the multimedia empire of the future.Play Video The Innovators: Looptworks' Scott Hamlin (Video)
Co-founder of an upcycled clothing and accessories maker describes a new frontier for product innovations.Play Video The Innovators: Spanx Founder Sara Blakely (Video)
The founder of the body-shaping undergarment company talks about how she turned her invention into a household name.Play Video The Innovators: The Orchard's Richard Gottehrer (Video)
The co-founder of a successful music distributor for independent artists talks about staying nimble in a fast-changing industry.Play Video The Innovators: Shopkick's Cyriac Roeding (Video)
The co-founder of a breakthrough app for retail rewards talks about what it takes to build an innovative company. Quirky: The Solution to the Innovator's Dilemma
BY Jennifer Wang
At the age of 24, Ben Kaufman already has a successful startup track record. With Quirky, he's tapped into the power of open innovation and created a place where anyone can become an inventor. 