Businessweek.com released their sixth annual roundup of the top 25 entrepreneurs under 25 late last week. While not all technology companies, Boston area entrepreneurs led the pack, representing 20 percent of the top 25 entrepreneurs. NYC followed close behind with four companies in the top 25, trumping the west coast’s three (i.e., San Francisco, Los Angeles and Palo Alto). Four of the five entrepreneurs in Boston are Babson College graduates, speaking to their innovative entrepreneurial programs and curriculum. Businessweek will be announcing their top picks on October 28th, so be certain to cast a vote for your fellow Boston entrepreneurs.
Here’s a run down of the five featured entrepreneurs:
Convasis
About: Product development for startups
Founder: Alexey Ossikine, 22
Website: convasis.com
Based: Boston
College: Babson College
Read more about Convasis on Businessweek.
Growth Spark
What it does: Web design and online marketing
Founder: Ross Beyeler, 23
Website: growthspark.com
Based: Cambridge
College: Babson College
Read more about Growth Spark on Businessweek.
Hodara Real Estate Group
What it does: Brokers real estate rentals and sales
Founder: Alex Hodara, 23
Website: hodararealestate.com
Based: Boston
College: Boston University
Read more about Hodara on Businessweek.
LiveProud
What it does: Sells apparel made from trash
Founders: Phil Tepfer, 24, and Charles Bogoian, 24
Website: liveproudgroup.com
Based: Boston
College: Babson College
Read more about LiveProud on Businessweek.
PrimeTime Lacrosse
What it does: Runs lacrosse leagues, training classes, and camps
Founders: Tyler Low, 23, and Jason Wellemeyer, 25
Website: primetimelacrosse.com
Based: Wellesley
College: Babson College
Read more about PrimeTime Lacrosse on Businessweek.
What do all of these companies have in common? Businessweek reports, “The finalists in Businessweek.com’s sixth annual search for America’s best young entrepreneurs reflect the times: Most of their companies are lean and focused on getting profitable before expanding.”
Make sure to vote here and support the Boston ecosystem!
