Raising Nearly $30 Million in Venture Capital 
With venture financing and guerrilla marketing, Genevieve Thiers and Dan Ratner are making Sittercity into a household name. Watch video
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Raising Nearly $30 Million in Venture Capital
Why Tragedy Is Actually Opportunity
Entrepreneur Dawn Halfaker, who lost her arm fighting in Iraq, talks about how she approached her new circumstances. Watch video
Building a Better Company Culture
Kevin Cleary, president and COO of Clif Bar, talks about building a company culture that everyone can enjoy. Watch video
Hate Being Told What to Do? You're an Entrepreneur
John Caplan, CEO of OpenSky, talks about starting a business from scratch. Watch video
From Doorman to Wildly Successful Entrepreneur
Fresh out of college working as a doorman, John Caplan talks about his big break into the start-up world. Watch video
If You're Not Scared, You Won't Succeed
CEO of OpenSky, John Caplan, talks about finding his entrepreneurial drive again. Watch video
Know What Makes You Tick
Entrepreneur John Caplan, CEO of OpenSky, talks about learning what's important in your business. Watch video
Build a Track Record of Success
Eboo Patel, founder of non-profit Interfaith Youth Core, says success isn't a one time thing; you have to build up some street cred. Watch video
Living With Your Decisions
Eboo Patel, founder of the Interfaith Youth Core, talks about the day-to-day struggle of plotting a course for his organization. Watch video
Minimize Expenses and Save Your Business Money
Advice from Warren Jolly, chief executive of Affiliate Media, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Watch video
Flat-Out Rejection: Caliper's Hard Early Months
Herb Greenberg, who lost his sight at age 10, developed a test to help employers see workers for who they really are. But four months after founding HR consu... Watch video
How the SBA Can Help You Raise Money
Karen Mills, who leads the U.S. Small Business Administration, explains what the government arm is doing to help entrepreneurs borrow now. Watch video
Zumba Fitness' Long Road to Starting Up
After a failed tech startup Alberto Perlman, now Zumba Fitness CEO, was introduced to Alberto "Beto" Perez after his mother raved about his dance classes. Watch video
Meet the Three Albertos Behind Zumba
Zumba Fitness creators Albert "Beto" Perez, Alberto Aghion, and Alberto Perlman talk about their passion for dance and start-ups. Watch video
How We Manage a Global Staff
Alberto Perlman, co-founder of Zumba Fitness, talks about how he manages a staff of trainers in 150 countries. Watch video
Why We Have Fun at Work Every Day
Alberto Perlman and Alberto Aghion turned dance instructor Alberto "Beto" Perez's talent into international business called Zumba Fitness. Watch video
Start-up Suicide: When Meetup Risked Closure
Meetup co-founder Scott Heiferman describes the dramatic drop-off in organized Meetups when the company went from free to fee, and how that turned around. Watch video
Talk to Your Customers. Everyday.
Mike Samson and Ross Kimbarovsky describe why they value customer feedback. Watch video
Where Do You Want To Start Up?
Why CrowdSpring founders Mike Samson and Ross Kimbarovsky chose Chicago for their headquarters. Watch video
Enjoy Starting Up. It's the Best Part of Running a Business
Mike Samson and Ross Kimbarovsky, co-founders of CrowdSpring, say the daily grind has become less intense over time-- and less fun. Watch video
Success Is a Better Teacher Than Failure
CrowdSpring's Ross Kimbarovsky says you should take clues from failures, but use them to create success. Watch video
Grind, Hustle & Payoff
CrowdSpring co-founders Mike Samson and Ross Kimbarovsky talk about failures, hustling, and partnership. Watch video
Dad Was My Biggest Inspiration
CrowdSpring co-founder Mike Samson says when his father became an entrepreneur, it inspired him to start his own company. Watch video
Why I'm an Entrepreneur
Mike Samson, co-founder of CrowdSpring, talks about the adventure of starting something new. Watch video
How a Disaster on Everest Inspired an Entrepreneur
When Philip James founded online wine seller Lot18, skeptics said he would fail. But a disaster on Mt. Everest years before had taught him to trust his gut. Watch video
How to Vet Investors--Before You Make a Deal
Tips from John Harthorne, founder of Mass Challenge, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Watch video
Design a Company Logo That Stands Out
Hold a design contest online, says Matt Mickiewicz, co-founder of 99designs. Plus, tips from Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Watch video
How Tate's Bake Shop Founder Lost It All & Bounced Back
Kathleen King was pushed out of the first bakery she founded and ran for two decades. So she started Tate's Bake Shop, a direct competitor, and now distribut... Watch video
Secure a Bank Loan or Credit Line--Even in a Tough Economy
Advice on how to woo bankers from Ami Kassar, founder of MultiFunding.com, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Watch video
Investors Are Looking For Serial Entrepreneurs
Scott Wilson says even if he were to retire, he'd still be working on stuff. Watch video
