Thought Leaders
PooPooPaper’s Inspired Recycling
An eco-minded entrepreneur finds inspiration for his paper products from an unlikely source.
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Thought Leaders
SoundHound Creates a Faster, Easier Way to Find Forgotten Song Titles
App sees explosive growth for it's music-recognition service based on simple spoken searches, and even humming.
Thought Leaders
Reinventing the Fast-Casual Dining Scene with Technology
How popular sandwich chain At the Melt is using smartphones, QR codes and kiosks to build a brand.
By Matt Villano
Thought Leaders
How Syyn Labs Brings Creative Visions to Life
The boot-strapped production company finds its niche in wild spectacles.
Tech
Geoloqi Makes it Easier to Make Apps Smarter
Startup offers a turnkey platform to add new geolocation functionality to apps and mobile devices.
Entrepreneurs
How One Celeb-centric Startup is Cashing in on the Guided Travel Sector
A look at zozi's online platform that creates short adventure trips not available elsewhere.
Online Presence
RockMelt Revamps the Web Browser for Social Media
How the startup gained a new generation of users for its cloud-based web browser.
By Grant Davis
Thought Leaders
An Indie Publisher Brings a Creative Comic Spin to Business Books
How SmarterComics is graphically translating non-fiction books for byte-size appeal.
Thought Leaders
BeachMint Carves a Retail Niche with Celebrity Appeal
How Myspace veteran Josh Berman and serial entrepreneur Diego Berdakin are using personal recommendations for exclusive merchandise by celebrity design partners.
Tech
Orbotix: Where Mobile Apps and the Toy Industry Collide
A startup that invented the world's first smartphone-controlled ball and that's just the beginning.
Thought Leaders
Tonic Health Brings Fun and Games to Boring Health Forms
The Menlo Park, Calif.-based company is using technology to help healthcare providers create more appealing questionnaires.
Building a Business
Tumblr’s David Karp on Why NYC Beats Silicon Valley
The microblogging-site founder dishes about the evolution of Tumblr and why he loves the Big Apple.
Thought Leaders
Art Entrepreneur Wins $100,000 Pittsburgh Prize
Artist Tess Lojacono talks about winning the "Experienced Dreamers" contest designed to lure middle-aged entrepreneurs to Pittsburgh.
Entrepreneurs
Reinvention 101: 5 Lessons From Robert Downey, Jr.
The 'Avengers' star is a great case study for anyone launching a new venture or attempting a midlife comeback.
Business Accounting
How I Did It: From Defense Contractor to B&B Owner
Here's how a stressed-out executive became an innkeeper -- and why she's glad she made the change.
Building a Business
How Motorcycle Designer Erik Buell Got His Vroom Back, Post Harley-Davidson
The trailblazing entrepreneur followed up a disastrous collaboration by launching a new company, a showcase for innovative racing bikes. But can it get the funding it needs?
Business Operations & Logistics
My Top 10 List: Online Entrepreneur Craig Newmark
The Craigslist founder shares his latest projects, plus his picks for browsing, reading and TV watching, too.
By Donna Wares
Building a Business
A Tech Entrepreneur Finds a Niche in Pouncing on Law-Breaking Pet Owners
PooPrints uses DNA samples to track down dumping doggies and the scofflaws who don't pick up after them
By Jason Daley
Building a Business
Three Lessons a Serial Tech Entrepreneur Learned from Bill Gates
Naveen Jain shares the insights he gleaned from the Microsoft co-founder, and how he used them when starting his own businesses.
Thought Leaders
A Computer Business That Gives Back Through Tech Upgrades
How inQuo helps startups and struggling small businesses in need of equipment.
By Gwen Moran
Building a Business
At Grubwithus You Never Have to Dine Alone
Former college buddies find fast-track growth with a business that makes meals more social.
Building a Business
How the Serial Entrepreneur Behind Tazo Tea Brews Up Success
Steven Smith built his career around tea, including selling a company to Starbucks for $9 million. Now this serial entrepreneur is succeeding on his own terms.
Thought Leaders
Gemvara Mines Business Success With Customized Bling
A look at the growth spurt of this design-your-own jewelry company, and how its focus on customization helps it stand out in a crowded market.
Tech
How Badgeville Is Gamifying the Internet
A look at the growth spurt of this tech startup, plus the founders' advice on how you can stay ahead of the curve, too.
Thought Leaders
Fast-Growing Chegg Aims for High Marks with Students
From homework help to the inside scoop on professors, we examine how this textbook entrepreneur is staying ahead of the curve in the education market.
By Lisa Girard
Building a Business
Brewing Up a New Business Idea from a Coffee Castoff
KonaRed squeezes a smart business out of coffee production leftovers.
Thought Leaders
Startup has Sky-High Aspirations for Roadable Aircraft
An aviation enthusiast's invention leaps from the road to the wild blue yonder.