Some of them are on a social mission to bring electricity to families on a Navajo reservation, like Dave Melton of Sacred Power. And others are fighting injustice while frying up the most succulent shrimp in Miami, such as Bobby Flam. But all of these entrepreneurs are making our lives healthier, saner, richer, or just more fun.
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Funny or Die is more than a website for laughs. Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, and Chris Henchy are changing Hollywood.
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Zumba founders Alberto Aghion, Alberto Perez, and Alberto Perlman created a company out of a dance phenomenon.
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How a small company is capturing a big audience in the casual gaming market.
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Jere Thompson Jr. of Ambit Energy on how he rose to the top of the 2010 Inc. 500.
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Young people should stop thinking about the tough job market, and start thinking instead about the robust opportunity market, writes Sizzle It! founder Scott... Read more
Nolan Bushnell is optimistic about the economic prospects for 2011. Here is his take on banks, tax cuts, and start-ups. Read more
Big retailers tend to be afraid of start-ups that make eco-friendly products.Here's a proposal on how to change that mindset. Read more
At 26, model Summer Rayne Oakes is on a mission to transform the $300 billion fashion industry into a model of sustainability. Read more
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Chuck Lacy, a former president of Ben & Jerry's, is developing alternatives to corporate agriculture. Read more
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With Vanessa Nornberg at the helm, Metal Mafia, a supplier of body jewelry, has not felt the effect of the recession. Read more
When Daniel Lubetzky isn’t coming up with quirky marketing campaigns for Kind snack bars, he is managing a nonprofit that works for peace in the Middle East. Read more
She built not just a bookstore but a community. Read more
Anthony Wood is revolutionizing home entertainment and forcing the TV networks to evolve. Read more
Jessica Mah, the 20-year-old CEO of inDinero, is improving upon what QuickBooks has done and is making financial tracking easier for small businesses. Read more
Dave Melton, co-founder of Sacred Power, is on a mission to bring electricity to the poverty-stricken Navajo reservation. Read more
Aveda founder Horst Rechelbacher is getting back to his roots with a new line of beauty products from his company Intelligent Nutrients. Read more
Ben Berkowitz, founder of SeeClickFix, wanted to make it easier to be a good citizen. Read more
Bobby Flam, the owner of Jumbo’s Restaurant in Miami, continues to help others even as he tries to keep his business going. Read more
Jay Rogers founded Local Motors to build niche cars that meet the unique characteristics of cities such as Boston and Phoenix. Read more
Amy Norquist took her environmental nonprofit experience and created Greensulate, which builds rooftop meadows. Read more
Former NASA astronaut Franklin Chang Diaz founded Ad Astra Rocket Company with a dream of the first manned flight to Mars. Read more
Tina Wells knows what young people want through her Buzz Marketing Group, and she shares that with clients. Read more
With their company SunRun, Lynn Jurich and Edward Fenster have created a way to get solar panels on homes for little or no cost. Read more
Chris Anderson brought TED to New York City and now it's in 90 countries. He's turned the once exclusive TED Conference into a free global online event. Read more
Larry O'Toole says Gentle Giant Moving is a people and leadership development company providing high-end customer service. Read more
Ge Wang and Smule have turned app development into an art form with hits such as Ocarina, Magic Piano, and Glee Karaoke. Read more
Robbie Vitrano is making a lasting impression on the city of New Orleans through his company Trumpet and other ventures. Read more
If the podium is calling your name, you should get to know Josh Shipp, a one-man school in the art and business of motivational speaking. Read more
Meg Cadoux Hirshberg explains why building a business with a strong social mission can also be great for your marriage. Read more
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As Matt Mickiewicz prepares to launch his fifth company, the 27-year-old Vancouver native talks about being a young entrepreneur and the importance of being ... Read more
A survey of executives at fast-growing companies reveals that securing data and serving customers better are among their top priorities. Read more
Two-year-old start-up Mobiata's app has been one of the five bestselling travel apps for 18 months straight. Read more
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Gert Boyle, the company's 86-year-old chairwoman, was held briefly at gunpoint, but kept her wits about her. Read more
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