Serial Startups
There are those who launch businesses, and then there are those who do it again and again. No matter how much money they make, or how many potholes they hit, they keep coming back for more. The following special report explores and celebrates serial entrepreneurship. Do you have what it takes to join this club? Measure your entrepreneurial instinct by taking our personality quiz and find out.
IN PROFILE
Cash Only
Daniel Shader is full of moneymaking ideas. His latest: bringing e-commerce to those without credit cards.
Big Scoop
Bruce Ginsberg aims to do what General Mills couldn't: Sell real ice cream made from scratch on demand.
Meet The Fastest Growing Company Ever
Andrew Mason figured out how to inject hysteria into the process of bargain hunting on the Web. The result is an overnight success story called Groupon.
Finding Calm In The Unknown
Jeff Green hit it big with Stamps.com. But he just couldn't stop there.
Meet The Renewable Entrepreneur
Decades after launching a $50-mlllion composting business, Paul Sellew is still in start-up mode.
Inefficiency's Worst Enemy
When Joshua Lippiner can't solve a problem online, he starts a company to change that.
The New Kings Of New York Nightlife
Recession didn't deter Michael Hirtenstein, Eugene Remm and Mark Birnbaum from building a $30 million luxury lifestyle empire.
Perky Jerky's Marketing Makeover
In a world saturated with bizarre food brands, serial entrepreneur Brian Levin knew there is always room on the shelf for one more.
FEATURES
Celebrity-Backed Startups
These fledglings have real star power behind them.
Measure Your Entrepreneurial Instinct
Our personality quiz determines whether you should work for the man or start raising capital. Take it now---and see how you stack up to our featured serial entrepreneurs.
The Most Connected Capitalists
Meet the entrepreneurs, financiers and advisors who could jumpstart this ailing economy.
Why Serial Entrepreneurs Can't Stop
They aren't greedy. They just want to change the world.
Hunting For A Gold-Plated Venture Capitalist? Stop!
Serial entrepreneurs should expand their horizons--and their returns.
From 'D' Grades To Millionaire Mogul
Barbara Corcoran on being a real estate entrepreneur and what she looks for when investing in others.
How I Started Over 80 Companies
One time billionaire, Sir Terry Matthews, went from selling lawnmowers to telecom products.
Richard Branson’s Galactic Deal
The Virgin Group founder on his ultimate legacy.
The Real-life Iron Man
Tony Stark's giant ego has nothing on Elon Musk's entrepreneurial dreams.
Mark Cuban: Serial Entrepreneur
This busy billionaire is helping put other entrepreneurs on the map.
STARTER KIT
What It Takes To Be Best In Class
Financial benchmarks for 25 of the biggest industries. How does your company stack up?
Ten Ways To Measure A Startup's Progress
Here's what investors look for in promising young companies
How To Bounce Back From Failure
Precious capital remains hard to find for small businesses. Here are the most likely sources, from least attractive to most.
Ten Fun, Affordable Ways To Entertain Clients
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