Entrepreneur of 2012
Limor Fried on What's Ahead for Manufacturing
This innovator predicts how maker technologies will change in years to come.
The Winners of Entrepreneur of 2012
All three winners of our Entrepreneur of 2012 contest bring innovation and creativity to their industries.
Entrepreneur of 2012: Limor Fried
Adafruit's innovative DIY open-source electronic hardware kits make founder Limor Fried our Entrepreneur of 2012.
Emerging Entrepreneur of 2012: Jason Lucash
OrigAudio, the maker of innovative folding speakers, has doubled its sales every year since 2009.
College Entrepreneur of 2012: Bryan Silverman
An enterprising young trep capitalizes on a captive audience with toilet paper you can read.
Spotlight: Justin's Nut Butter's Justin Gold, Entrepreneur of 2012 Finalist
Justin Gold founded his organic nut butter company after his roommates couldn't stop eating his homemade creations. His commitment to healthy foods makes him a finalist for Entrepreneur of 2012.
Spotlight: Acucela's Ryo Kubota, Entrepreneur of 2012 Finalist
Ryo Kubora performed nearly a thousand eye surgeries and discovered the gene that causes glaucoma, before starting his biotech company, Acucela. His innovation in the field of eye diseases makes him a finalist for Entrepreneur of 2012.
Spotlight: Sentek Global's Eric Basu, Entrepreneur of 2012 Finalist
Former Navy Seal Eric Basu founded his cybersecurity company Sentek Global in 2001 while working from his living room. His determination makes him a finalist for Entrepreneur of 2012.
Spotlight: Adafruit Industries' Limor Fried, Entrepreneur of 2012 Finalist
Limor Fried created her open-source hardware and electronics company, Adafruit Industries, in her MIT dorm room. The story of how she grew her business makes her a finalist for Entrepreneur of 2012.
Spotlight: Fair Trade USA's Paul Rice, Entrepreneur of 2012 Finalist
Paul Rice's Fair Trade USA has helped improve the lives of agricultural workers worldwide. His inspirational story makes him a finalist for Entrepreneur of 2012.
Meet the Finalists for 'Entrepreneur of 2012' and Watch Their Inspirational Stories
The finalists are in. Now it's your turn to vote for your choice for Entrepreneur of 2012.