In less than a year, Divya Gugnani took a casual idea, mixed it with her passion and financial savvy, added a dash of persistence and created a fully baked, thriving online culinary business.

Eve Yen came to America with the notion that if she could make a product that was common in her native Taiwan indispensable to the many Asian restaurants here, she’d soon have a booming business. Her novel idea, along with her commitment to customer service and smart growth, have helped her company, Diamond Wipes International, expand to include 120 employees and $15 million in annual sales.

Founder, Sprinkles
www.sprinkles.com

Founder, Amy Atlas Events
www.amyatlas.com

Founder, Plum Organics
www.plumorganics.com

19th century entrepreneur extraordinaire,
Champagne maker

Founder, Barney Butter
www.barneybutter.com

Founder and CEO, Tastefully Simple
www.tastefullysimple.com

Owner, Vosges Haut-Chocolat
www.vosgeschocolate.com

Executive Director & Founder, Urban Farming
www.urbanfarming.org