You don’t have to clear your schedule to polish up your computer skills. There are little moments throughout the day— your lunch hour, the commute home, a coffee break—to take in a coding lesson or two. Find a comfortable spot and fire up Lrn, a mobile app that teaches the basics of coding through interactive […]

When she was growing up, Tiffany Tibbot remembers feeling at odds with the same article of clothing that she now designs for a living. “There definitely was a pain point,” the self-described “lake-dweller” says of her younger years spent on Lake Sammamish, just outside of Seattle, where she would go water skiing, kneeboarding, and tubing. […]

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 […]

It was a family struggle that led the Gardiner family to create a truly memorable crowdfunding video, and an equally remarkable wearable product. A few years ago, Eric Gardiner, the family’s patriarch, was diagnosed with leukemia. His powerful story leads off a video on the Indiegogo campaign page for their soon-to-be-launched product called PureWrist. “I’ve […]

While every microbrewery and small-batch distiller in America was busy looking for a charming, antique background story to bolster their brand, Brian Ellison, founder of Death’s Door Spirits in Wisconsin, accidentally became an illegal moonshiner by transporting mash across state lines. Ellison began working as a consultant on economic development for Washington Island, Wisconsin, once […]

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 […]

Ever dream of building a lucrative startup with your best friend from college? For Heather John and Jessica Chen, the transition from freshman year confidants to C-suite executives was a natural one. “It’s just like marriage—not that either of us have any experience with that,” says John. “But we hear it’s a lot of work.” […]