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Forget Silicon Alley. Stars Head to Houston for Pitch Contest
BY Sarah Max
The Rice Business Plan Competition, set for April, is the biggest student competition of its kind -- and a symbol of Houston's thriving entrepreneurial side.Biggest Mistakes: Paperless Post on the Need for Speed
BY Diana Ransom
When the invitation maker first started up, the focus was on creating perfection. Co-founder Alexa Hirschfeld now says she would have done things differently. The New York Times Gets Into the Incubator Game
BY Brian Patrick Eha
A startup incubator in The New York Times Co.'s Manhattan headquarters will nurture companies that are rethinking the future of media.Tech Savvy and Awkward: How To Communicate With Confidence
BY Antonio Neves
Business coach Antonio Neves gives his three tips for how to best communicate when communicating isnt your forte.How Breast Cancer Sparked a Business Idea
BY Kara Ohngren
Young trep Koray Lucas launched Radiant Wraps after his mother refused to wear a drab hospital gown during treatment. Mark Peter Davis on the Problem With the VC Industry
BY J. Tepper
Mark Peter Davis' journey from venture capitalist back to entrepreneur has given him a unique perspective on the new challenges of start-up fundraising.From College Dropouts to Y-Combinator Darlings
BY Kara Ohngren
Here's how one group of young entrepreneurs caught the eye of one of the U.S.'s top start-up accelerators.Fitness Instructor Creates a Sweat-Proof Headband
BY Paula Andruss
A workout frustration led fitness instructor Donna Browning to create Sweaty Bands.Not a Superhero Entrepreneur? Youll Still Need a Sidekick
BY Matthew Toren
Business is nothing like comic books or the movies, but having sidekick when the going gets tough cant hurt. This Halloween, consider finding the Robin to your Batman. Entrepreneurs Take Lead in Building Vibrant Startup Communities
BY Brad Feld
A long-term commitment and philosophy of inclusiveness are critical to sustainability and growth.Want to Make Your Startup Look Bigger? Tweak Your Phone System
BY Steve Cook
When you're just starting up and you want to land top-tier clients, you'd be surprised how important a proper communications regimen can be.Messy Office? 7 Ways to Spruce Up Your Startup
BY Matthew Toren
When it comes to plowing as much time into your startup as possible, keeping your desk clean and organized can do wonders.How One Teenage Trep Snubbed College to Build an Apps Empire
BY Kara Ohngren
18-year-old Spencer Costanzo opts out of college to launch a thriving app development business. JOBS Act Legislation Opens Up Crowdfunding
BY Sam Hogg
Under the new legislation, the typically small round of capital that flies under the regulatory radar for most startups has been expanded to $1 million a year. Brother and Sister Team Start a Trendy Used Clothing Franchise
BY Jason Daley
Inspired by her franchise-owning parents, Chelsea Sloan started Uptown Cheapskate with her brother Scott while she was still in college.What the Founder of Travel Site Trippy Can Teach You About Entrepreneurship
BY Shira Lazar
Serial entrepreneur J.R. Johnson launched his first company 12 years ago at age 28. Here's what he wishes he knew then.How to Start Up from Your Dorm Room
BY Franco Capurro
Student entrepreneur Franco Capurro launched his startup from a crammed, two-bed dorm room in China. 5 Startups to Watch
BY Antonio Neves
From Ashton Kutcher investing in Dwolla to Instagram's record-setting acquisition, 2012 is shaping up to be the year of the startup. Here are five to watch. Reality TV Show May Hit Too Close to Home in Silicon Valley
BY Carol Tice
A new Bravo show that follows startups through their growing pains is riling the high-tech hotbed. A look at what may be behind all the griping. 5 Tips for Generating Breakout Opportunities
BY Reid Hoffman and Ben Casnocha
Reid Hoffman, investor and co-founder of LinkedIn, and Ben Casnocha, entrepreneur and author, share valuable tips on cultivating and seizing make-or-break opportunities. 5 Myths About Being an Entrepreneur
BY Jason HeadsetsDotCom
Starting up isn't always going to land you fame and fortune. But, if you're lucky, you will control your own destiny. Before you start up, consider the truth about common myths.Young 'Changemakers' Have Chance to Win Money for Social Ventures
BY Dinah Wisenberg Brin
For budding social entrepreneurs, here's your chance to get noticed -- and land some start-up cash.What Do Etsy, GroupMe and Stamped Have In Common? An Eye on Design
BY Lyneka Little
Forget coders and engineers, some companies are touting their designers' acumen as what really helps them stand out. Crowdfunding Nets Millions For Game Developers
BY Lyneka Little
Rather than wait for Zynga to scoop up your young gaming company, crowdfunding may be the next best thing.Most Shared Stories
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