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These well-known Americans overcame bad times in midlife to reach business fame and fortune.

An investment-banker-turned-entrepreneur finds success in a line of bikinis designed to stay on, no matter how rough the surf.

Tech companies are taking the tedium out of training. Here are a few of our favorite digital fitness options.

Boutique health clubs are competing with established players like 24 Hour Fitness by creating unique ways to break a sweat. Here are four that are changing the way we work out.

How the device manufacturer is building a following by enhancing users' workouts through gaming and community-building.

Doing the opposite of what others expect is sometimes the fastest ticket to success. We spoke with Alexa von Tobel of LearnVest about why she started up a financial site in the midst of the worst recession since the Great Depression.

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.

When Apple introduced its Newsstand feature last October, this startup was poised to provide much of the digital content magazine subscribers wanted.

Founders of this tech startup transformed the flash drive into an intelligent interactive marketing platform that produces real analytics.

Priceonomics scours the web for the best prices to create an objective guide for consumers,

BodyShopBids clears the confusion around disparate car-repair quotes

Vitaband gives exercisers a comfortable alternative to carrying cash or cards

How the founders of Tender Greens turned farm-fresh fare into a $16 million business -- and you can, too.

How the Growler Station is building a business on a new beer-to-go concept.

The entrepreneur behind this unconventional attraction went all the way.

Sevenly serves its causes through the sale of limited-edition T-shirts.

Backed by author Tim Ferriss, singer Jason Mraz and Randi Zuckerberg, Trippy lets you tap the wisdom of your social network for in-the-know recommendations.

A couple's last-ditch entrepreneurial effort fends off bankruptcy in favor of a balmy future.

The story of the popular car-sharing service started by two moms in Massachusetts could be an inspiration for your new business.

PowerVoice enables social media personalities to promote brands for bucks.

T.J. Clark took the fragmented town-car industry for a spin and ended up riding high.