Profiles
Meet Entrepreneur’s College Entrepreneur of 2012 Finalists
Each year, Entrepreneur looks to spotlight a young entrepreneur in its annual College Entrepreneur contest. Meet the finalists in the running for College Entrepreneur of 2012 and vote for your favorite to win.
How Teen Inventor Went From Sketch to Prototype in 6 Months
Fourteen-year-old entrepreneur Carter Kostler is hoping his fruit-infused water bottle will be his ticket to entrepreneurial success.
OrigAudio Hits It Big With Fold and Play Recycled Speakers
Two friends create quirky portable speakers inspired by a takeout box.
Big Claims Aim to Boost Business at Mobile App Startup
With major clients like Microsoft and CBS Sports, Chaotic Moon app studio makes it big.
Young Entrepreneur Challenges the Way Americans Think About Their Cellphones
A young Pakistani immigrant takes on the U.S. cellphone service model.
10 Inspirational Quotes From Top Entrepreneurial Leaders
For those plugging away on their startups on days when everyone else has off, here are a few choice words of wisdom to keep you going strong.
Mobi Munch Turns the Food-Truck Trend Into a Restaurant Necessity
Mobi Munch aims to streamline the mobile food industry with a turnkey platform that standardizes every part of the operation.
6 Tech Startups With a Fun Spin on Fitness
Tech companies are taking the tedium out of training. Here are a few of our favorite digital fitness options.
In Search of the Next Instagram? 5 Startups to Watch
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.
From Starving Artist to Young Entrepreneur: Conor McCreedy on Making Creativity Pay
From artists to chefs to designers, making money is still considered taboo. But when you want to make it big in fashionable industries, being able to earn a buck is often key.
Success in a Flash: How One Young Trep Turned DIY into ROI
How Flash Pals is gaining traction with its fuzzy animal-themed storage devices.
How One Young Trep Bucked the Odds During the Great Recession
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.
How Being a Party Animal Helped SpiritHoods Grow Its Business
When it comes to starting up in the fashion world, safety can be dangerous. See how SpiritHoods went to the edge -- and found success.
Food Trucks Need Love, Too
When one young entrepreneur witnessed a line forming at her favorite food truck in New York City, she also saw a business opportunity.
Teen Inventor Asks the Question ‘Wouldn’t It Be Cool If…’
Sixteen-year-old contest winner Greyson McCluskey gets the rare opportunity to work with a team of innovation pros to help him turn his big idea into a reality.
Are Young Treps Nurtured or Born?
Palo Alto Software founder Tim Berry talks about his family of entrepreneurs and asks the question: Can young entrepreneurs be cultivated?
Tristan Walker on Life After Foursquare
The location app's former head of business development discusses where his next job as an entrepreneur-in-residence at Andreessen Horowitz will land him.
Work Out or Pay Up
An Ivy League economics assignment becomes a profitable business proposition: Work out or pay up.
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.
How to Make New Media Work for Your Business: Interview with Neil Rosen, Author of Chatter Marketing
New media, which encompasses all aspects of online marketing, such as social media marketing, blogging, comment marketing, and more, is everywhere we look these days. It's almost impossible to find ads even in traditional media that don't point to a …
Young Entrepreneurs: "Quit being such babies!" Tim Sykes Tells it Like it Is
Tim Sykes, Founder and CEO of Investimonials and Profit.ly, had a different college experience from most university students: skipping classes at Tulane in favor of trading penny stocks every day, he turned $12,415 in Bar Mitzvah gift money into $2 …
YE Interview: Brian Reich, Author of Shift & Reset: Strategies for Addressing Serious Issues in a Connected Society
I recently had the privilege of reading a truly outstanding book, and just had to interview the author to share his insights. Brian Reich is the author of Shift & Reset: Strategies for Addressing Serious Issues in a Connected Society. …
Young Entrepreneur Interview: Matt Peters, Co-Founder of Pandemic Labs
Along with Brennan White, Matt Peters is the co-founder of Pandemic Labs, a social media marketing agency based in Boston, MA. Their agency helps businesses to navigate their brands through the gantlet of social media and use this powerful tool …
Young Entrepreneur Interview: Emerson Spartz, CEO of Spartz Media
Emerson Spartz is a great example of what a young entrepreneur can do if they believe in themselves and are willing to work for their vision. Emerson began home schooling at the age of 12 and started creating a website …
Young Entrepreneur Interview: Gelie Akhenblit, Founder & CEO of NetworkingPhoenix.com
If you have a local business or website that you'd like to take national, or if you just like to hear stories of young entrepreneurs who have beaten the odds to realize business success, today's interview is for you. In …
