Ben Kaufman

Quirky founder Ben Kaufman explains why the biggest money mistake is accepting funds from the wrong people. Always make sure potential investors are aligned with your business interests first.

Founder of the crowd-sourced product development company shares the items from everyday inventors that have become so popular -- and biggest winners to date.

Quirky founder Ben Kaufman describes what the iPod and Snuggie blankets have in common. Here's a hint: They both solve consumers' everyday problems. Doing so, says Kaufman, is the key to making a killer product.

A new reality TV series starring Ben Kaufman and his product development firm Quirky is debuting tonight.

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.