Entrepreneur Video Series

Being an entrepreneur seems to be part of the city's DNA. Perhaps it stems from the wildcatter days, when prospectors staked their futures on the search for oil and, in the process, lost and won several fortunes in one lifetime. That spirit lives on in the thousands of entrepreneurs who work long hours with little sleep, often risking their life savings, a steady income and other life amenities to turn their bright ideas into reality. In this CultureMap special editorial series Profiles of Innovation, contributor Greg Scheinman and CultureMap staff writers capture the spirit of the men and women who make Houston an entrepreneur's dream.

Lee Labrada

The UH bodybuilder tycoon: Lee Labrada pumps up a thriving business of sports supplements

By Greg Scheinman - May 7th, 2012

There’s good reason Lee Labrada’s nickname is the “Mass with Class." He holds 22 major professional bodybuilding titles and was inducted into The International Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness (IFBB) Hall of Fame in 2004, yet he comes across as one ...

New for the Night

Need a special occasion dress? New for the Night offers designer rentals for budget-conscious fashion lovers

By Heather Staible - March 1st, 2012

In a perfect world, every day is a good hair day, you never nick your mani moments after getting it done and you always have the exact ready-to-wear ensemble for every occasion waiting in your closet. Brittany Sakowitz, the creator of New ...

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PROFILES OF INNOVATION

An IT kingpin who rocks: CEO Jack Brandt goes from Sixth Street to the boardroom

By Greg Scheinman

Apr 16th, 2012 at 4:38 PM

Most CEOs wouldn’t suggest conducting their interview at Rockin’ Robin Guitars store, but then again Jack Brandt isn’t like most CEOs. For one, he’s as comfortable with ...


PROFILES OF INNOVATION

Becks Prime's Molly Voorhees is hooked on making a better burger — and expanding to Dallas

By Greg Scheinman

Mar 20th, 2012 at 10:34 AM

Even though Molly Vorhees has only officially been with Becks Prime since 2006, she's been a part of the burger business all her life. "When I was 10 years ...


PROFILES OF INNOVATION

Making local news relevant: Community Impact brings the weekly paper back from the dead

By Kevin Benz

Mar 6th, 2012 at 8:32 AM

Nobody thought John Garrett could possibly succeed. In a new media environment — a revolution in media really — Garrett planned to bring back a dinosaur, a weekly newspaper. "I was convinced ...


PROFILES OF INNOVATION

This is Big: First-time entrepreneurs open Montrose yoga studio to shape up and inspire

By Sarah Beth Seifert

Feb 28th, 2012 at 11:09 AM

Houston's newest yoga studio, Big Yoga, opens Wednesday in Montrose. Lest you think this establishment is yet another cog in the ever expanding yoga market in Houston, Big Yoga ...


PROFILES OF INNOVATION

Tropical Storm Allison spurred Lou Waters to create a new kind of automatic flood gate

By Greg Scheinman

Feb 20th, 2012 at 5:17 PM

In 2001 Tropical Storm Allison devasted Houston. The massive flooding shut down the Texas Medical Center and essentially turned much of the Bayou City into a lake. Lou Waters was ...


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