Chris Turney’s interest in entrepreneurship was as sudden as it was intense. Six years ago in Bangalore, India, Turney was interning at IBM. One day, his boss tasked him with running the day-to-day affairs of the multinational corporation’s foreign operations. “The director was running around, and I was managing problems across 200 accounts working with […]

A lot of clothing companies talk about being stylish and having the best fit. Maison Impeccable, a high-tech apparel startup, wants you to have both of those things, along with futuristic fabrics that make your clothes supremely comfortable. “Our company is all about creating clothes with powerful technology behind it,” says 24-year-old Gabriela de Araujo, […]

In the biggest competition Fort Boards founder August Graube has ever entered, he just took home first place and a handsome check for $20,000. The first thing Graube did? Call his father. “I could tell he was very proud, but his first response was, ‘Don’t let it go to your head,’” Graube says. “Always good […]

Every time Lynn Le stepped into a gym, one thing always bugged her. None of them had boxing or mixed martial arts gloves that were made for women. “There was a legit problem where women were wearing gloves that didn’t fit them,” says Le, a member at Portland’s WeWork Custom House. “They were wearing men’s […]

For entrepreneur Mark Frohnmayer, the moment of inspiration for his next big project came when he was watching a parade make its way down the main street in Eugene, Oregon. From his spot in the crowd, he spotted an inexpensive electric vehicle that had been constructed from a kit. “As soon as I saw this thing, […]

A two-hour conversation in a parking lot forever changed the lives of seven first-time entrepreneurs. That was back in the late ‘90s, and the small group of go-getters—including future WeWork co-founder Miguel McKelvey—stuck around after a startup event to talk about how what they really needed was support from their peers. “Starting a new business […]

When New York City musicians Leon Lyazidi and Uliana Preotu formed their first rock band back in 2006, they weren’t looking for money or fame. They were purists, creating music for its own sake. But once they were on the road, they quickly realized it’s a dog-eat-dog world. Audiences were sparse, critics were unforgiving, and […]

During the five years David and Charlotte Cho lived in South Korea, friends and family were always asking them to bring back their favorite beauty products when they visited California. Turns out they loved the local brands, but couldn’t find them anywhere they shopped in the U.S. Surprised that no entrepreneur had hit upon the idea of […]

Entrepreneur August Graube knew that his idea for a new children’s toy was a good one, but then Microsoft named it a finalist in its annual Small Business Contest. Now Graube is in the running to win $20,000. Anyone can cast one vote a day in the contest, which runs until April 24. Winners will […]

It takes a lot of effort to go to the gym. The time commitment and financial investment creates a mental hurdle between you and the treadmill. But if you have enough motivation to sit in front of your computer, forget the gym. Get fit while you sit with HOVR, a remarkably simple device that replicates […]

Happy Goon is all about “updating greeting cards for the digital age,” explains CEO Colin Hughes. The company takes the old-fashioned greeting card, the kind that you might get from your mother, and gives them a high-tech spin. “When used together with our mobile app, our physical greeting cards appear to come to life,” the […]

Candace Aylor is a tenacious advocate for children’s mental health issues. The Austin resident has backed initiatives in the Texas State Capitol, pushed for change in state agencies, and challenged local lawmakers. Most of this work she does pro bono, so there isn’t much money for a traditional office. In order to secure a place […]

A diehard SuperSonics fan, Seattle resident Tim Knittel thought his biggest dream had come true when he got a job in the team’s events and entertainment department. But then Kevin Durant, the team’s forward, asked Knittel if he could play ball with him. Knittel was starstruck. “Hey, can I shoot with you guys?” the WeWork […]

If you think the seconds before a field goal can be nerve-wracking, it’s nothing compared to the tension in the room when the founders of six startups faced off with representatives from the New York Jets. The event was New York Jets Pitch Night, held at WeWork Bryant Park in New York City. The young […]