Inventors: Page 5
How a 'Quirky' 28-Year-Old Plowed Through $150 Million and Almost Destroyed His Startup
Initially, Ben Kaufman's platform for inventors seemed like a success.
Don't Let Bumps in the Road, or Other People's Skepticism, Stop You From Success
A former toy maker turned inventor shares the story of one of his first big victories in entrepreneurship.
The Woman Who Designed the 'Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas' Sign Has Died
Nevada-born Betty Whitehead Willis was 91 years old.
The 5 Qualities You Need to Successfully License an Idea
If you want to live the life of an inventor, you had better develop yourself into an inventor.
A Father-Son Team Raises $10 Million for Their Beekeeping Invention on Indiegogo
The Australian entrepreneurs set out to raise $70,000 for their Flow Hive honey-harvesting system. They have raised 14,720 percent of that goal.
Remembering Gary Dahl, the Marketing Magician Who Made Millions Selling Pet Rocks
'You might say we've packaged a sense of humor,' Dahl has said of his infamous brainchild.
Focus Your Creativity on These 6 Things Once You Have Your Business Idea
The actual inventing may be done, but you're far from finished getting your product out there.
The Keurig K-Cup's Inventor Says He Feels Bad That He Made It. Here's Why.
K-cups are everywhere. And its waste is, too, thanks to the fact that the cups are almost impossible to recycle.
Meet the 91-Year-Old Who Is Finally Living Her Dream as a Tech Designer in Silicon Valley
The team at IDEO, an innovation and design firm, is inspired by Barbara Beskind's unique perspective and enthused by her resolve.
The Surprising Sleep Habits of the Rich and Famous (Infographic)
From Richard Branson to Barack Obama, Leonardo da Vinci to Wolfgang Mozart, the sleep schedules of these bigwigs are anything but naptime wishes and caviar dreams. They're just plain bizarre.
4 Keys to Crafting a Winning Startup Story
Investment decisions are supposed to be based on rational analysis. But don't discount the power of a compelling narrative to engage a funder emotionally.
Soy Sauce Bottle Designer, Dead at 85, Was Inspired to Create in Destruction's Wake
Hiroshima native Kenji Ekuan processed the tragic bombings into a creative fuel that resulted in a long and illustrious industrial design career.
Inventor's Block? Get Unstuck From Your Creative Rut.
The flow of innovative ideas sometimes comes to a standstill. Here are five ways to find your spark again.
13 Critical Traits of Successful Inventors
To be successful in the business of your ideas, follow these observations from an industry veteran.
Don't Let the Fear of Your Idea Being Stolen Hold You Back
Instead, focus your efforts on protecting yourself with these seven strategies.