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Could Games Replace CAPTCHA?
Detroit startup Are You a Human hopes gamification will outsmart the spambots for good.
A Car Guy Cashes in by Transforming Clunkers
Icon produces artisan-quality, custom-made rides out of scrapyard-bound vehicles.
Inside the Shutterstock Zeitgeist
Here's how one 'trep went from amateur photographer to web mogul, serving up the visuals that enliven the way we work, study, purchase and play.
How One Young Trep's Quest to Encourage Women Engineers Led Her to GoldieBlox
Not happy about the dearth of women in engineering? Debbie Sterling thinks overly-girlie toys are to blame.
How an Endurance Coach Helped Change Running Shoes
Running expert Eric Orton developed a new shoe to help athletes put their best foot forward.
How Mail-Order Chickens Became a Multimillion-Dollar Venture
A husband and wife tap into the urban-farmer trend and build a $2 million operation.
From Elon Musk to Jay-Z, a Look at the Most Influential Entrepreneurs
The entrepreneurial titans who made Time magazine's 2013 list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
How a Breakup Led to an Online Marketplace for Used Engagement Rings
After getting dumped, one entrepreneur founded I Do Now I Don't, an e-commerce site that turns heartbreak into cold hard cash.
Franchise Takes the Cafe Concept on the Road
BikeCaffe, a British franchise concept, brings the coffee house to the customer.
How ZinePak Built a Growing Publishing Empire on the Back of Bieber Fever
Here's how two young treps pooled their talents to create an entertainment publishing powerhouse.
A Startup Aims to Fill a Hole in the Housekeeping Market
A trio of ad execs launches a line of air fresheners for modern men.
What Happens When a Storefront and a Social Media Network Combine?
Storenvy mixes a no-cost e-commerce platform with community engagement.
What's Trending With…Yael Cohen? The F%#@ Cancer Founder on Starting a Movement
YoungEntrepreneur.com columnist 'What's Trending' host Shira Lazar sat down with Yael Cohen at this year's SXSW. Here, she describes her startup story and offers advice to other young entrepreneurs.
What's Trending With… Jason Silva? The Former Current TV Host Turned YouTube Star on Big Ideas
YoungEntrepreneur.com columnist and 'What's Trending' host Shira Lazar sat down with the ever inspiring Jason Silva. Here, he dishes on where the best ideas come from and how to cultivate them.
Franchise Brings a Fresh Take on Beef Jerky
The Beef Jerky Outlet, a 13-unit franchise sells over 200 varieties of small-batch jerky, including alligator, kangaroo and pheasant.