Diana Ransom, Editor
Diana Ransom is the editor of YoungEntrepreneur.com, as well as a contributing editor at Entrepreneur.com and columnist for Entrepreneur’s Startups magazine. She's written about small businesses and startups for The Wall Street Journal, the Christian Science Monitor, the New York Daily News, SmartMoney.com and FastCompany magazine. Ransom lives in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Startup Scenes: An Inside Look at the 2013 Webutante Ball (Photos)
In its fifth year, Internet Week NY's Webutante Ball didn't disappoint. Check out our selection of pics from the main event.
Quirky and GE Team Up to Make Inventing Easier
The two companies announced a new partnership that'll give citizen inventors access to a portion of GE's patent coffers, as well as a co-branded effort that could effectively appify your home.
Kiss Your Day Job Goodbye
How to determine if you can afford to work on your startup full-time.
Biggest Mistakes: Why Birchbox Says Timing Is Everything (Video)
When the grooming-products subscription service went looking for funding, it may have been too soon, says co-founder Katia Beauchamp. Here’s a better strategy.
Maintaining Your Startup’s Focus
Too many passions can derail you. Find one that sticks.
Happy Birthday Twitter: Jack Dorsey on the Ubiquitous Site and His Top Advice for Young Treps
The social-media site that’s found its way into practically every entrepreneurs’ toolkit turns 7 years old today. Here, we chat with the site’s co-founder and get his best tips for newbie founders.
Biggest Mistakes: How Ginger + Liz Learned to Play Nice With Vendors (Video)
When the nail-polish making duo Ginger Johnson and Liz Pickett began their production efforts, finding the right vendors to work with was easier said than done. Here’s why having a plan B can mean all the difference.
Millennials and Money: A Look at How Young People Shop and Spend in America (Infographic)
Young people tend to shop more than their older counterparts, and they use technology as they shop in greater numbers too. Here, check out other striking stats on millennials' shopping habits.
Biggest Mistakes: What Artsicle Learned from Its First Hire (Video)
When co-founders Scott Carleton and Alex Tryon of the art-rental and purchase platform needed help around the office, they soon learned that preparation and clarity are key in hiring employees.
Biggest Mistakes: Skillshare on Knowing Your Strengths — And Weaknesses (Video)
When the education-sharing platform began hiring employees, making benefits decisions soon became a priority. But co-founder Michael Karnjanaprakorn now says he should have left that task up to a professional.
Angels in America: A Look at Angel Investment Growth Across the U.S. (Infographic)
When it comes to raising financing, angel investors are increasingly spending with startups. Here's a snapshot of the angel-investor landscape.
Biggest Mistakes: Paperless Post on the Need for Speed (Video)
When the invitation maker first started up, the focus was on creating perfection. Co-founder Alexa Hirschfeld now says she would have done things differently.
Limor Fried on Making DIY Look Easy (Video)
The founder of Adafruit Industries offers insights into how she managed to build a small empire from castaway Altoid tins and other common household items -- and secure the title of Entrepreneur of 2012.
Biggest Mistakes: How JackThreads Overcame Its Growing Pains (Video)
When the menswear flash-sale site first started up, planning ahead for growth would have helped. Here, founder Jason Ross dishes on his company’s biggest mistake and overcoming it.
Jason Lucash on Why Humor Can Be an Entrepreneur’s Best Resource (Video)
The co-founder of OrigAudio lets viewers in on the top business lessons he's learned along with key tips on how to stand out amid stiff competition.
Big-Box Backlash: The Rebirth of Mom-and-Pop Shops
Call it a retail revival. After getting crushed by big-box stores during the 1980s and 1990s, mom-and-pop shops are enjoying something of a rebirth among U.S. consumers. Thanks to a little thing called the internet and the ubiquity of computing …
Bryan Silverman on the Advantages and Disadvantages of Starting Up in College (Video)
As the College Entrepreneur of 2012, the co-founder of Star Toilet Paper discusses his top startup challenges and ways he's helped overcome them.
Video Chat With Brad Feld, Today at 12:30pm ET
For budding young entrepreneurs a little guidance can go a long way. Stay tuned for our video chat with Brad Feld, the entrepreneur and early-stage venture investor.
Entrepreneur Coach Antonio Neves on Finding Focus and the Power of Storytelling
The founder and CEO of Thinqaction, introduces himself to YoungEntrepreneur.com readers before he heads up a new web-video series on the site.
Young Entrepreneur’s 10 Most Popular Stories of 2012
From inspiring quotes and giant-brand mishaps to tips on starting up and growing a business, here are the stories that became our readers' favorites this year.
The Rise of Entrepreneurship on College Campuses (Infographic)
The uptick of entrepreneurship among young people across the country is causing many college campuses to add classes or retool out-of-date programs. Here's a snapshot.
Meet Entrepreneur’s Emerging Entrepreneur of 2012 Finalists
With just one week to go before the Entrepreneur of 2012 awards are announced, we spotlight the finalists for the emerging entrepreneur category.
Charity Water and Its Vision for Clean Water (Video)
In this installment of Young Visionaries, social entrepreneur Scott Harrison describes his vision for helping bring clean water to those in need.
Warby Parker and Inspired Vision (Video)
In this installment of Young Visionaries, social entrepreneurs David Gilboa and Neil Blumenthal describe their vision for sharp eyewear for the developed and the developing world.
United By Blue and Its Vision for Clothing and Clean Waterways (Video)
In this installment of Young Visionaries, social entrepreneur Brian Linton describes his vision for apparel that can help clean up the waterways.
