In December, the microwork not-for-profit Samasource received a $1.25 million grant from Google.org. Samasource, which provides marginalized people with computer-based work and was founded by Leila Chirayath Janah, one of our 2011 ...READ»
We were early adopters of both Dave Morin, one of 2009's Most Creative People in Business, and Path, his photo-sharing startup that we reviewed in the May 2011 issue ("The Path Taken"). Last November, Path released a comprehensive ...READ»
Get inspired by Conan O'Brien and geniuses from Apple, Facebook, Google, Zynga, Twitter, and more in this interactive and video-filled iPad app that explores the creative processes driving 100 influential business leaders.READ»
Eye-trackers, devices that use small cameras to measure the motion of eyes, are often used to assist the disabled in digitally highlighting and spelling text. The technology is extremely expensive, with costs ranging anywhere from ...READ»
How many times have you heard a horror story of how debaucherous Facebook photos have ended the chances of a job candidate?
Most of us have numerous online personalities, from multiple email usernames and messenger logins, to ...READ»
Who is more powerful: 400-million-user strong Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, or the leader of the free world?
That was the question posed to Soraya Darabi, #53 on our Most Creative People in Business list, who explained ...READ»
Asked at Fast Company's Most Creative People event last week about how she asks others to take risks, (RED) CEO Susan Smith Ellis offered a one-word answer.
"Nerve," said Ellis, who was featured as #25 on our Most Creative ...READ»
If there's one thing we've come to expect from Lady Gaga videos -- apart from flame-shooting metal bustiers and sunglasses made of cigarettes -- it's product placement. "Paparazzi" touted Chanel. "Bad Romance" featured ...READ»
This year's 100 Most Creative People offers our own, idiosyncratic perspective on business. The selections reflect he breadth of news ideas and new pursuits at play in our business landscape. From interface designer Yugo Nakamura to ...READ»
Last year's list of the 100 Most Creative People in Business spanned industries of all sizes--this year's list, which launches later this month, promises to be just as expansive and eclectic. Here we present the top entrepreneurs of ...READ»
This is one conference you won't want to miss, and you'll want to reserve your spot today. The event will take you inside the minds of the most creative people in business, the progressive thinkers you read about in Fast Company and ...READ»
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Thirty-six months, predicts Terminator director McG: By then, any content you want will be available on your choice of screens, from the one in your pocket to the 100-foot-long version at your local multiplex. That was one ...READ»
These days, we're all public figures. We're sharing our friends on Facebook, our photos on Flickr, our music on Last.fm, and our goofy links insightful observations on Twitter. So when Fast Company set out to capture ...READ»