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Startups to Watch
100 Top Startups to Watch
A curated list of the top startups, including their investors and funding. Explore the companies disrupting industries through new tech and innovation.
Company Profiles
We’ve interviewed hundreds of innovative startup founders across a variety of industries to provide you with their insights, experiences, and founder stories. From AI to ecommerce, our company profiles spotlight the trending startups to follow today. Use the tool below to find one that inspires you.
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Startup Ideas
80 Best Startup Ideas to Make Money in 2024
Choosing an innovative idea is essential when starting a business. Find inspiration with our list of the best startup ideas to help you make money in 2024.
46 Best Startup Ideas for Students
Startup ideas are everywhere. Whether you’re in high school or college, our unique business ideas for students will help you start your dream venture.
44 Best Tech Startup Ideas 2024
The best tech startup ideas typically involve identifying a problem and developing a profitable solution. Here are the top tech startup ideas in 2024.
21 Startup Ideas for Social Entrepreneurs
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur and want to make a difference? Launch a social enterprise startup by reading our list of social entrepreneurship ideas.
Strategy Stories
The Headspace Strategy Story
We take a deep dive into the history and growth strategies that have made Headspace the meditation powerhouse it is today.
Strategy Story of Online Fashion Marketplace Vinted
Here’s how Vinted became Europe’s largest online secondhand clothing marketplace.
Airbnb: A True Rags to Riches Story
The origin story of Airbnb started with an air mattress on the floor and two broke San Francisco transplants trying to make ends meet.
How Instacart Became a Billion-Dollar Company in Three Years
We look at the beginnings of food app startup Instacart and how leaders made decisions that allowed it to thrive in such a competitive landscape.
Entrepreneurial Advice
60 Founders Share Their Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
We asked 60 startup founders to share their best advice for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to launch a business of their own.
20 Startup Founders Share How They Acquired Their First 100 Customers
We’ve asked numerous founders to share their advice to help you decide on the best strategy for acquiring your first customers.
15 Startup Founders Share How They Achieve Work-Life Balance
These entrepreneurs shared the way they strike the right balance between running their business and their personal life.