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Online Entrepreneurship Infographics

Five Best Internet Entrepreneurs of 2012 are Reviewed

— January 10, 2013 — Pop Culture
The elucidative infographic reviews the five best Internet entrepreneurs of 2012: Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, Turnable and Rocklmelt. The chart details the journey each company has gone through and history behind the brain-power that behind each phenomenon. An interesting point to take away from the infographic is the failure each company or creator has gone through before attaining its current success, along with the incredibly different paths each founder has taken to come to where they are today.

Ben Silberman, the co-creator of Pinterest, has a doctorate background which he left behind to find himself the owner of now one of the most popular social media mediums in the world. Many others have left what could be considered as fantasy jobs by many others to pursue their entrepreneurial goals.

Showcasing the ups and downs of these companies and their founders, the infographic provides a realistic outlook on the entrepreneurial sides of Internet mediums people enjoy today.
Trend Themes
1. Internet Entrepreneurship - Analyzing the journey of successful internet entrepreneurs and their strategies can inspire aspiring digital entrepreneurs to create innovative solutions.
2. Failure as a Stepping Stone - Highlighting the journey of entrepreneurs emphasizes that failure is a common experience, but it can be used as a stepping stone to reach entrepreneurial success.
3. Diverse Founders - The diverse backgrounds of internet entrepreneurs highlight the importance of finding innovation in unique experiences and perspectives.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media - Analyzing the success of social media platforms and their founders provides insight into the future direction of social media marketing and product development.
2. E-commerce - Learning from the strategies employed by internet entrepreneurs can provide valuable insight into creating, developing and marketing successful e-commerce platforms.
3. Digital Marketing - Studying the history of successful internet entrepreneurs can inform digital marketing strategies and provide innovative solutions for reaching a wider audience and growing businesses online.
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