Courtney Grace Peterson’s background extends across many fronts, from the tech sector to the art world. She is both a tastemaker and a digital architect, and even her Instagram is incredibly telling. Scroll through her photos and you can see her keen eye for detail in the way she pays homage to the gorgeous colors […]

Kris Ruby is no stranger to taking center stage. After one of her blog posts about social media and dating sparked the interest of a reporter, Ruby became a frequent commentator for FOX News, CNBC, and Good Morning America. Recently, she took a chance with love, starring in a reality show on Bravo called Friends […]

When she was growing up in San Sebastián, Spain, Adriana Castro remembers that she was always a “restless girl.” She loved traveling around the world, meeting new people, and learning different languages. Exploring new places was always a priority for her, and when she pursued her MBA she chose a trilingual program that allowed her […]

Most of us know what it’s like to have a brilliant idea. But then we sit on it, sleep on it, and mull it over until we eventually pack it away in the farthest corners of our minds. We chalk it up as a good idea that won’t go anywhere. Sander Nieuwenhuizen and Paul Reijnierse, […]

Sometimes it’s love at first sight. When Janna Meyrowitz interned at a fitness magazine one summer during college, she fell hard for public relations. That simple spark inspired Meyrowitz to found Style House PR. Meyrowitz says the thing that’s all too often forgotten in public relations is the human aspect. That’s why she and her […]

It’s a common saying that some of the most successful entrepreneurs are early risers. And when you’re running a business, it may seem like there are never enough hours to get work done. In this series, First Hour, we explore the morning side of creators and how they set themselves up for a productive day. […]

Ashley Smith is a true globetrotter, having crossed continents and seas in search of the beautiful and peregrine. But her greatest adventure has been the one that ties all those trips together. Smith, founder and designer of Otherworld apparel, has turned her love of travel into her career in the most stylish way. Inspired by […]

From an early age, Minal Mehta loved activities where everyone moved in perfect unison. She performed at Indian folk and Bollywood dance competitions and even choreographed moves for her synchronized swim team. That’s one of the reasons Mehta became the co-founder and president of BollyX, a Bollywood-inspired high-intensity workout program. She’s finally been able to […]

Ankur Nagpal and Conrad Wadowski discovered that there’s a pack of people out there who are not traditional entrepreneurs. The co-founders of Fedora have dubbed them “teacher entrepreneurs” because they are willing to share their wisdom with others. So where do these teacher entrepreneurs teach? Fedora: a platform for online courses where anybody can teach […]

With 7 billion people in the world and counting, it would seem that all it takes to snag a devoted following is to cast a wide net. And with so many things going viral these days, expanding your user base should be a piece of cake. The reality for many mobile applications; however, is that […]

When two hot entities collide, the results can be explosive. And when your amazing tech startup joins forces with Collider, its co-founder says to expect nothing short of a supernova. Collider, a startup accelerator, offers a highly selective four-month program in which marketing and advertising tech startups are equipped with an arsenal of tools to […]

In a world where the rhythm of the work day is set by the incessant clacking of keys, where the scenic route to the water cooler is alongside a sea of grey cubicles, and the word “efficiency” is drilled into our brains ad nauseam, it’s no wonder that stress is driving us all to an […]