Innovation and technology drive everything from healthcare to education to election wins, but mismanagement can pose threats to democracy, even peoples’ lives.
Election rhetoric focused on struggling small businesses completely ignores the tidal wave of creative, innovative startups sweeping the country. Fast Company's editor-in-chief bears witness to the groundswell.
Aid relief agencies often take donations via text, but the Obama campaign is the first U.S. campaign to allow people to pitch in small amounts via SMS.
"If you do what you're passionate about, you'll be rewarded," says the 22-year-old founder of the nonpartisan, non-profit, young voter engagement organization Generation 18.