Young Entrepreneurs
College Students Who Pivoted Into Entrepreneurship
BY Brian Patrick Eha
Picked the wrong major? Young entrepreneurs like Austin Hackett of CrowdHall and Julie Sygiel of Underbrella are finding success outside their college degrees.
How Teen Inventor Went From Sketch to Prototype in 6 Months
BY Dinah Wisenberg Brin
Fourteen-year-old entrepreneur Carter Kostler is hoping his fruit-infused water bottle will be his ticket to entrepreneurial success.
5 Ways to Generate Genuine Feedback for Your New Product
BY Brian Ballan
After glowing reviews from his family, student entrepreneur Brian Ballan sought the truth from objective strangers.
Play Video Steve Blank on Getting Small Businesses Growing Again (Video)
BY Colleen DeBaise
The old ways of doing business no long apply, says professor Steve Blank. Entrepreneurship is exploding among those who grok that.
Young Entrepreneur Creates a Multimedia Music App
BY Jodi Helmer
Part music magazine, part discovery engine, the free iPad app Groovebug pairs downloaded music with photos, videos, and reviews.
What Is Vooza and Why Should You Care?
BY Jason HeadsetsDotCom
Hilarious videos from possibly faux company Vooza can offer every business owner a lesson in creativity.
Thinking of Majoring in Entrepreneurship? Read This First
BY Adam Toren
For many heading to campus who also dream of starting a business one day, majoring in entrepreneurship can help. But it's far from the only major decision you'll need to make along the way.
How Social Entrepreneurs Can Edge Out the Competition
BY Neil Parmar
An upcoming social-venture competition sheds light on the increased enthusiasm among young entrepreneurs to start up social-impact companies. Here are five ways to rise above the competition.
5 Young Millionaires Instigating Innovation
BY Jason Ankeny
Our annual look at high-earning entrepreneurs aged 30 or younger with the creativity, smarts and guts to disrupt their industries.
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.
OrigAudio Hits It Big With Fold and Play Recycled Speakers
BY Jennifer Wang
Two friends create quirky portable speakers inspired by a takeout box.
Two Young Entrepreneurs Get Their Hands Dirty With Urban Farming
BY Michelle Goodman
An urban byproduct plants the seed for a big business.
Tech Startup Aims to Make Real Estate Transactions Easier
BY Michelle Juergen
Dotloop eliminates the briefcase of paperwork in favor of a virtual workspace.
How Two Entrepreneurs Created an Environmentally Friendly Camp Stove
BY Gwen Moran
BioLite CampStove could be a force in reducing air pollution and deforestation all while charging your cellphone and toasting s'mores.
3 Tech Companies That Started in Bend, Ore.
BY Bruce Schoenfeld
Bend, Ore., is a up-and-coming location for young entrepreneurs, here are three companies that got their start in the city.
Andrew Rasiej on the Next Big Wave in Tech -- And How Young Treps Can Surf It
BY Lyneka Little
The NY Tech Meetup chairman offers his thoughts on the future of social media and helpful resources for starting up today.
Kidworth Hopes to Turn Enterprising Youngsters into Kidpreneurs
BY Dinah Wisenberg Brin
See how the youth-oriented financial services company aims to cultivate more than one million young entrepreneurs.
College Entrepreneurs Find a Green Niche in an Online Farmers Market
BY Jodi Helmer
The young environmentalists with a passion for sustainable agriculture won $10,000 in a business contest to launch the farm-to-front-door venture.
Young Entrepreneurs: Not the Cure for What Ails the Economy (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Interest is high in supporting youth entrepreneurship and often seen as a way to help create jobs and turn the economy. But a closer look at the issues shows that these notions may be little more than wishful thinking.
Play Video Ginger + Liz and Their Vision for Healthy Nails (Video)
BY Diana Ransom
When Ginger Johnson and Liz Pickett set out to rid nail polish of toxins, they found a flawed beauty industry in need of a makeover. See how they're making their mark.
Play Video Paperless Post and Its Vision for Artful Invites (Video)
BY Diana Ransom
Upending the paper invite isn't the only goal for this company. Changing the way people communicate is the larger challenge for young visionaries Alexa and James Hirschfeld.
4 Must-Have Elements in a Successful Media Pitch
BY Dave Clarke
When you're trying to build buzz about your startup, consider the details. Here are some absolute must-haves in your pitch to the media.
No Cuddly Kittens? Here's How to Make Popular Web Videos Anyway
BY Jason HeadsetsDotCom
Even if you're not technologically versed, creating videos to showcase your business is not only possible, it's downright vital for some entrepreneurs.
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