Gina Foster

Pockets | Sulphur, Oklahoma
Gina Foster made her daughter a bed sheet that would not pop off the mattress at camp -- and pretty soon, everyone wanted one. That's when Mattress Pocket® ("the sheet that won't pop off") was born. After selling at small shows and fairs, Gina turned to eBay, growing her business globally and bringing economic opportunity to her small Oklahoma town.

Chad White

Class-Tech-Cars | Timberville, Virginia
Over 30 years ago, Chad White left a career in hospitality to pursue his passion for cars. Today, Chad specializes in soft-trim items for muscle cars of the 60s and 70s.

Chris Holbrook

Sneaker Jesus | Austin, Texas
A self-professed sneakerhead since he was little, Chris built a growing online sneaker store that has given him the opportunity to become a full-time entrepreneur and give back to his community.

Jodi Rosenbaum

More Than Words | Waltham, Massachusetts
Jodi Rosenbaum founded More Than Words in 2004 with a vision to provide at-risk young people the training needed to run a successful business. More Than Words is a nonprofit social enterprise that empowers youth who are in the foster care system, court involved, homeless, or out of school to take charge of their lives.

Tanya Crew

Motorcycle Works | Carson City, Nevada
As a single mom trying to finish college, Tanya Crew started selling motorcycle accessories on eBay to make some extra spending money.

Chris Ko

Revive IT | Mesa, Arizona
Revive IT got its start in 2007, selling refurbished computer components and electronics.

Stephen Rines

City Music Annex | Leominster, Massachusetts
After completing a school assignment that challenged him to help grow his family's music store, Stephen uncovered an opportunity to expand the store's reach and sales to customers across the globe. After graduating college, Stephen returned to the business full-time and grew the online store to even greater heights.