Different technologies catch on in different developing countries. In Central Asian, bill-payment kiosks are transforming consumers' economic lives.
The most successful people in the world have a small, structured network of core contacts. Here's how you can, too.
Research shows that consumers distrust three out of four companies. If yours is among the trusted, anything is possible.
The Small Business Administration plans to waive fees and streamline paperwork for its smallest loans.
I run a manufacturing company that's also sustainable--and make money doing it.
Your social values can be a boon to your brand--and your revenue. Here's how.
By making everything proprietary--from the network and servers to the fiber-optic cables--Silent Circle aims to keep your online communication private.
Sponsor a sky dive from 24 miles up? Just more proof that Red Bull has mastered the art of made-you-look marketing.
Think you're good at collaboration? Software developers at Menlo Innovations work in pairs--passing the mouse back-and-forth to solve problems.
Ad agency 72andsunny had the audacity to suggest Samsung might be cooler than Apple--and won over plenty of fans in the process.
To make sure we had the right companies on our first annual Audacious list, we asked a few entrepreneurs--who are audacious in their own right--to weigh in.
If WiTricity succeeds in developing its technology, the future of electricity could be bright--and wireless.
La Colombe's CEO goes to the some of the most dangerous areas of the world--and films every journey--in his search for the best coffee beans.
There are data companies... and then there's this data company. Get to know Palantir, one of Silicon Valley's best-kept secrets.
Chamtech Technologies has developed a "liquid" antenna that can be painted or sprayed on any surface. The pay-off: instant Wi-Fi, anywhere.
Trek Bicycle takes employee health seriously--so seriously, in fact, that you won't get insurance contributions without undergoing mandatory wellness screenings.
Soma is taking on the big guys with an elegant, eco-friendly water filtration system.
At software company DreamHost, democracy rules. In fact, the firm just recently chose its first-ever CEO in an all-hands vote.
Philanthropy is at its best when it is founded on entrepreneurial zest--think of social challenges as an opportunity to create large, profitable enterprises.
At craft brewery New Belgium, the beer flows freely and the company's books are open for all employees--who are also owners--to see.
A hilarious--and economical--YouTube ad skyrocketed Dollar Shave Club to Internet fame.
At Morning Star, the world's largest tomato processor, employees make all the decisions--from how they'll do their job to what resources they need to do it.
With the Square Card Reader, Jack Dorsey made it possible for anyone, anywhere to take credit card payments. Now, competition is heating up in the mobile payments market.
Kidneys, livers, whatever, made to order in a lab. With Organovo's 3-D printing technology, it's possible.
Many companies have tried to bring sustainable solar power to Africa. Azuri Technologies is one of the few to succeed.
Tired of relying on focus groups to test ads? Affectiva's facial-reading software knows what people watching your ad really think at any moment.
Move over, Google Glass. Second Sight's retinal implants don't just come with cool frames--they allow blind patients to see.
Lit Motors aims to reinvent urban transportation with a fully enclosed, two-wheeled electric vehicle.
Change.org puts power back in the hands of the people by letting anyone post a free petition online.
Uncharted Play is using everyday sports equipment to help people living off the grid generate their own power through play.
With its free online courses, Coursera is bringing the world's top universities to the farthest corners of the world.
Matternet wants to reframe the way the world looks at drones and use them to connect people living way (way) off the grid.
Ready to snort that pizza? Harvard University professor David Edwards is making breathable caffeine, vitamins, and food a reality.
If you want to be somebody in this world, you've got to believe in something bigger than you. Here's how to figure out what that is.
More and more businesses are pouring time and money into tweeting and posting on Facebook. But there's a better way.
Being a good decision maker doesn't mean choosing quickly, claim a pair of authors, it means forcing yourself to slow down and fully consider your options.
It turned out that the spelling wasn't the tough part.
Former video game (and junk food) addict Dennis Ai of Northwestern created a game that teaches kids about nutrition. Michele Obama is a big fan.
Growing a business is a journey. Each step requires a different level of investment and a unique skill set.
There are lots of ways to go about putting together a clever YouTube ad. Watch these examples for a little inspiration.
