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4 Ways to Organize New Ideas and Drive Innovation
Follow these tips to help you turn great ideas into results.
8 Startup Events and News to Watch This Week
"Free Shipping Day," the demise of "Ebb," "Flow" and the 'Jersey Shore,' taking time for tomorrow's tech entrepreneurs, a strike for Christmas and Doomsday… This week's notable news and startup events for young treps.
10 Stories From the Web to Know About This Week
Richard Branson from sun up to sun down, Sting's secret to creativity, vision boards aren't just for girls, the danger of success, saying goodbye to N. Joseph Woodland, learning from your elders and breaking the rules… this week's notable news and tantalizing tidbits for young treps.
Have a Killer Business Idea? Here’s How to Vet It
Venture capitalist Jason Green shares his tips on how to be sure you have a quality concept before launch.
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.
10 Stories From the Web to Know About This Week
Can zombies be sexy? Cashing in on Kate, productivity myths debunked, the Tazreen Fashions fire sparks stiff words, how to get what you want, doing away with celebrities, marijuana conjures dollar signs… This week’s notable news and tantalizing tidbits for young treps.
Do You Need an MBA for Startup Success?
Student entrepreneur Joseph Draschil on how his education prepared him for running a business, but why he had to look elsewhere for startup help.
Fitness Instructor Creates a Sweat-Proof Headband
A workout frustration led fitness instructor Donna Browning to create Sweaty Bands.
How Hyperink Aims to Reinvent Publishing
See how Kevin Gao, the founder of Hyperink, is re-thinking the e-book publishing industry by focusing on niche content.
10 Stories From the Web to Know About This Week
Having your own mini-me, preparing to 'Shop Small' the day after Black Friday, embracing imperfection, the art of mastering anything, a more peaceful union, fake brands on display, the perfect pitch… This week’s notable news and tantalizing tidbits for young treps.
The 3D Printing Craze Hits Young Entrepreneurs
Three-dimensional printing technology is helping treps start and run dynamic new businesses.
How to Develop a Culture of Innovation
Jeffrey Phillips, co-founder of OVO, an innovation consulting firm, shares how any company can create a more innovative environment.
How the Young Founder of Apprenda Landed $16 million from Albany, N.Y.
Thirty-year-old Sinclair Schuller is hoping that his company's prowess in big data will continue to land big funding.
10 Stories From the Web to Know About This Week
Turning poop into gold, what Jesus was really saying, e-currency, a political duel in the Wild West, facts about sleep, French taxes, the 'share economy'... This week's notable news and tantalizing tidbits for young treps.
Tech-Savvy and Fashion-Forward: A Look at Today’s Stylish Startups
Making it big in the fashion world has always been a tall task. Here's a look at how three startups are using technology to find an 'in' with customers and brands.
David Segal on DAVIDsTEA: North America’s Next Starbucks?
While this startup likely won't topple the reigning queen of coffee anytime soon, the skill and backing required to open up shop across North America shouldn't be underestimated.
10 Stories From the Web to Know About This Week
On the red carpet, screen-less interfaces, driverless cars, Google Maps explores the deep, CEOs who tweet: the latest endangered species, using 404 pages to find missing children, why exercising is smart, literally... This week's notable news and tantalizing tidbits for young treps.
At This Year’s Clinton Global Initiative, a New Focus on Young People
While esteemed nonprofit leaders and political figures came together at this year's Clinton Global Initiative, here's how young people also got involved.
10 Stories From the Web to Know About This Week
The 50 best websites of 2012, FedEx gets weighty, Apple's 3D maps trigger apocalyptic visions, turning Palestinian girls into gamers, three-piece style advice, a cure for procrastination, Endeavour touches down... This week's notable news and tantalizing tidbits for young treps.
How Young Treps Can Participate in the Clinton Global Initiative
If you want to change the world through social entrepreneurship, consider this your ticket. Here's a preview of what to expect from the Clinton Global Initiative and ideas for getting involved.
Project Restaurant: Turning 8th Graders into Future Mario Batalis
A summer program in Harlem is teaching students what it takes to launch and grow a successful eatery.
How to Gain Free Feedback from Your Classmates
When student entrepreneur Nina Foroutan was tight on cash she employed her classmates as product testers.
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.
Recognizing the Silver Lining – And Business Idea – Behind a Bad Internship
After a dismal summer internship experience, Shara Senderoff wanted to help others avoid the same fate. Here's how she's attempting to start up a bad-internship antidote.
Must Read Books to Fuel Your Summer — And Your Startup
Even if you can't get away this summer, consider these top tomes to help make the most of your downtime.





