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30 Entrepreneurs to Follow on Twitter
So, you have your Twitter account all setup and ready to go. One problem—you need people to follow. Here are 30 entrepreneurs to help you get started.
1. Rand Fishkin – CEO of SEOmoz, a Seattle based Internet marketing and search engine optimization firm. At 29 years old, Rand is a great example to young entrepreneurs.
2. Petri Darby- The “Chief Darn Officer” at Darby Darnit, a Houston PR firm.
3. Young Go Getter- The masterminds behind this amazing site you’re reading right now!
4. Dave Snyder- A leading expert in search and social media marketing. He is a Co-Founder of Search and Social.
5. Guy Kawasaki- A top entrepreneur, blogger, and venture capitalist. Has authored numerous books, and he contributes a
monthly column to Entrepreneur Magazine.
6. Jay Neely- Boston-based entrepreneur working on a news-related startup.
7. Sean Lindsay- Technologist, Entrepreneur, Builder, Creator, Connector.
8. 12seconds- A few nerds (their words, not mine) running a site that allows you to share 12 second video status updates with friends and family. A brilliant idea.
9. Marcelo Calbucci- Founder and CTO of Sampa. Moved to the US in 1998, and now runs his own business.
10. Beverly Davis- Runs a cosmetic company with uplifting, motivating, and inspiring products.
11. Eric Pennington-Eric Pennington is the Founder and Chief Idea Spreader for Epic Living, LLC. He is a passionate thought leader who writes and speaks about leadership training and other topics.
12. Chris Pund- A young entrepreneur running 2 web-based companies. Also, manages a blog for young entrepreneurs.
13. Jeremy Schooley- Internet marketer and young entrepreneur. COO at Digital Labz.
14. Thomson Chemmanoor- A social media marketing expert from Houston,TX. Founder of Digital Labz.
15. Drew M Griffin- Multi-preneur, Vlogger, and Blogger from PA.
16. Maiken Jepsen- Designer, work-at-home-mom, and owner of custom boutique clothing shop.
17. Stacy Stehle- Internet marketer and an independent associate with USANA health sciences.
18. Blaine Moore- Operates a coaching and publishing business in the running and fitness niche.
19. Shafiu- Co-founder and CEO of molv.com, a company that lets you stream live video from your phone to people throughout the world.
20. Daniel McClintock- Graphic designer, entrepreneur, internet marketer, and business owner.
21. Wes Wilson- Founder of IncSpring, a social marketplace for designers and entrepreneurs.
22. Rajesh Pancholi- Owner and operator of R27 Creativelab—a creative UK studio.
23. Jeff Heuer- NYC based web entrepreneur.
24. Tom Markiewicz- Entrepreneur and rock climber from Boulder, CO.
25. Sumaya Kazi- Founding and Executive Director of The Cultural Connect. Recognized by Business Week as one of the top young entrepreneurs.
26. Joann Sondy- Entrepreneur since 2000. Owner of Creative Aces, a design and digital imaging studio.
27. Richard McKay- Owner of startup zungalow.com.
28. Daniel Kehoe- Consultant for entrepreneurs that need a temporary/freelance CTO and blog.
29. Rick Myers- Founder/CEO of Talent Zoo, an online database where marketing and communications firms connect with talent.
30. JeanAnnVK- Entrepreneur, blogger, author, and social media consultant, among other things. The “Edgy Entrepreneur.”
Bonus: You can also follow me, Eric Brantner. I’m a freelance copywriter from Houston,TX.
Note: If you aren’t on the list, please add your Twitter info in the replies. I’d love to follow you!
November 12th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
Great list, Eric. Quite a few gems in there.
November 12th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Yea this is an awesome list and gave me some more people to follow.
Awesome job!
November 12th, 2008 at 9:32 pm
Fiddlesticks, I didn’t make the list! :)
November 13th, 2008 at 12:08 am
Great list. Thanks you very much
Nice to meet you !
November 13th, 2008 at 8:20 am
Appreciate the info. :D geeksofdoom on twitter.
November 13th, 2008 at 10:16 am
Wow, thanks for including me on the list! This is great!
November 13th, 2008 at 11:23 am
ATTENTION: If you aren’t on the list, add your Twitter info in the comments. I’d love to connect with all of you!
November 13th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
Good list. I follow some of those people. I have been trying to follow people more local to me. Nice to have some connections that are not all around the world all the time.
November 13th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
Nice list. Hope to be on it next time! I’m the VP, Marketing and Communications at Inquisix– a Web 2.0 startup. We connect businesses to more business. Our roubst community of small business owners, sales people, and rainmakers use our technology to refer each other to new client and customer opportunities. Like traditional networking but more efficient and cost-effective– and it’s 24/7. Please check us out for future posts.
Our Twitter name: Inquisix
My Twitter name: TheBetsy
Cheers. Look forward to tweeting!
November 13th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
Great List to follow entrepreneur on Twitter. Thanks for including me in this list.
November 13th, 2008 at 6:27 pm
How could you forget a fellow YGGer? :(
http://www.twitter.com/wilhelm
November 13th, 2008 at 6:47 pm
Hey great list…
Love connecting with fellow entrepreneurs.
My company is an interactive ad network called http://www.advangel.com
feel free to connect with me
@teedubya http://twitter.com/teedubya
November 13th, 2008 at 7:09 pm
Thanks for the list! I’ll be following you shortly; my twitter is TerriZSoloCEO and I am the owner of Solo-E.com, a site exclusively for Solo Entrepreneurs. I just started my next “career” as a freelance writer, so it’s nice to connect with someone who is already successful at that!
In harmony,
Terri Z
http://www.twitter.com/TerriZSoloCEO
November 13th, 2008 at 7:19 pm
http://www.twitter.com/les_stockton
Great article. Lots of inspiring people to learn from.
November 13th, 2008 at 7:34 pm
thanks for thinking that I am anywhere near the entrepreneur that @guykawasaki is…that in and of itself is an honor. I had already found your site…love to support my fellow entrepreneurs, especially the next generation…Please do let me know if I can be of service…
November 13th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
Great list! I can vouch for JeanAnnVK personally, she’s an awesome lady to work with, and she has a great twitter personality!
I need to catch up on my followers, these tweeters all look fantastic!
I am a freelance writer and blogger, you can check out my writing ability at http://www.freedomwriting.wordpress.com (soon to be http://www.freedomwriting.com) and see if I can be of service to you.
You can follow me @kimferrell or http://www.twitter.com/kimferrell
Thanks so much!
Kimberlee
November 13th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
30 year old software entrepreneur.
8 yr old company w/ 100+ staff
http://www.twitter.com/jbillingsley
November 13th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
I actually know, talk and meet with two of them! Maiken and Drew Griffin – both local here in the Lehigh Valley. Maiken helped me with SEO on http://www.geteconow.com. Thanks for the great list.. Keep it up all!!
November 13th, 2008 at 8:49 pm
Now you’ve added more people for me to follow. Great list as I’m following some of those people already. I’m actually to list some of my favs on my blog, but for now, follow me here:
http://twitter.com/leesabarnes
November 13th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
This is a great list! Many of these people I already follow, but I found a few new gems.
I’d love to be considered for your list.
I am http://www.twitter.com/tedmurphy
Founder/CEO of IZEA (and a few more companies)
November 13th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
I WILL make the list next time! It is great to see the others who have…congrats to them!
President/CSO of Teava Skincare
http://www.twitter.com/The_Teaologist
November 13th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
Eric! Hell of an article.
The list hooked me from the moment I read the first name. Did everyone else add all these Twitterers?
Room for one more: http://www.twitter.com/joemescher
I’m on the list of: Twitter addicts not-so-anonymous!
November 13th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Thanks for sharing this list! My company is OneKlic. We’re changing the world through the power of search.
twitter.com/oneklic
http://www.oneklic.com
November 13th, 2008 at 9:50 pm
This is a great list. Glad to see some women on it! Personally I’m re-inventing myself. You’ll soon see what I’m up to. http://www.twitter.com/deestrada. Come follow me!
November 13th, 2008 at 10:24 pm
President of Search Engine Marketing Group in Houston TX.
http://twitter.com/the_gman
November 13th, 2008 at 11:32 pm
Eric – thanks for sharing your list. It’s always interesting to see who people follow [closely] and why. Just followed you on twitter.
@wiredprworks on twitter.com
November 14th, 2008 at 12:44 am
Eric. Thanks for the great list. And thanks for including me
November 14th, 2008 at 12:52 am
What?!? I’m not on this list too?
I must speak with my publicist immediately!
http://twitter.com/ecs_dave
Just joking, great list, and I’m going to check it out further!
Be Well!
ECS Dave
November 14th, 2008 at 1:00 am
What an honor, thanks for including me in this list! This is a talent filled list, I’m looking forward to following the ones I’m missing.
November 14th, 2008 at 1:01 am
I feel humbled to have been “discovered” and placed here with the others. Glad I found your site, also, bookmarked for good!
The list appears to be a gold-mine of possible joint ventures and future business start-ups with others of similar goals and different skills. I’m working through the list slowly and looking forward to connecting with all of you; if I can be of assistance with anything, don’t hesitate to look me up!
-Daniel-
November 14th, 2008 at 1:45 am
This is a great list, I’ll follow them. :)
http://twitter.com/dulcenegosyante
November 14th, 2008 at 1:46 am
Nice list! Follow me! @Beccamford
November 14th, 2008 at 4:10 am
How about some more European-based people :)
Feel free to hit me with a follow:
http://twitter.com/mtheodoulou
November 14th, 2008 at 9:48 am
Great list, thanks! Time to replenish my Twitter expert-jar.
Join me at http://twitter.com/cgranier
November 14th, 2008 at 9:55 am
Eric,
Good Post and selection of people. I am at twitter.com/kbodnar32. Keep up the good work!
Kipp
November 14th, 2008 at 10:09 am
Hi all – I am happy to follow the Twitterers on this awesome list – including the author! Also looks like some great people in the comments section as well!
I am a social media consultant for GenXers and Baby Boomers who are just getting used to sharing their “stuff” so intimately. :)
http://twitter.com/juliensharp
November 14th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
Thanks for including me in the list!
November 14th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Definitely a fantastic list! Hopefully someday my name will join the ranks!
My awesome spouse Will (aka LocationWill) and I run http://www.locationstore.com. We’re entrepreneurs based in Austin, TX. Will does lots of small business finance consulting (www.dearmanventures.com) and manages our web ops and I’m the face of http://www.locationstore.com our online GPS retailer.
Follow me on Twitter @LocationStore to get all the latest on GPS and tech news!
Cara @ LocationStore
November 14th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
Awesome list, I follow some of these guys already, feel free to follow me: http://twitter.com/smazurov.
November 14th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
Hi! Great list and thanks for sharing.
Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jpapakalos
November 14th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
Great list, thank you. Entrepreneurs are pioneers and we all have much to learn from them. Fellow twitterer @marigo
November 14th, 2008 at 11:04 pm
Eric,
Thanks for the plug. I very much appreciate being noted on your list.
November 15th, 2008 at 8:44 am
Really great list, thanks for sharing.
Follow me on:
http://twitter.com/depthskins
http://twitter.com/designerscouch
November 15th, 2008 at 11:49 am
Hey, I’m not on the list…… ;-)
Well, thanlk you for sharing. Interesting list, after all… :-)
Best regards Claus D Jensen
http://twitter.com/cdjensen
November 15th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
omg, why do i never make these lists. :)
November 16th, 2008 at 1:40 am
Some interesting people to follow on the list that I haven’t been following (but will now)!
Personally I am retired from any station of importance, but I enjoy being connected with people who like to exchange information, ideas, or passion. Who knows what we may kick into action?
http://twitter.com/dealexpert
November 16th, 2008 at 10:32 am
Great resource, thanks for posting it. I’m at http://twitter.com/guyro if any fellow entrepreneurs want to connect.
November 16th, 2008 at 9:39 pm
WOW what a response!
If you didn’t make this list please keep your eyes open there might be another list soon!
November 17th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
Just added them all. Look forward to learning from some of these impressive Twits…
http://www.twitter.com/OhioRealtor
@OhioRealtor
November 17th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
great list. i’m at, http://twitter.com/handsongourmet
November 17th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
I stopped procrastinating! I have a twitter now lol! Justin talked me into it!
I’m at http://www.twitter.com/stevefarnsworth
November 24th, 2008 at 6:03 am
Interesting list, I’m going to add them and see where it takes us!
I’m twittering at http://twitter.com/Jymsym
Twitter name Jymsym
November 24th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
Thanks for compiling such a wonderfully diverse list. Looks like there are some awesome people on it, ones that tweet well. Thanks.
@thebetsy
Cheers
Betsy
December 3rd, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Thanks for the list. My company is Elite Fitness Systems – Elitefts.com.
We educate and outfit the strongest athletes in the world.
For more info:
http://www.elitefts.com/about-us/default.asp
My Bio:
http://www.elitefts.com/meet-the-staff/default.asp
You can follow me at:
http://twitter.com/UnderTheBar
December 3rd, 2008 at 6:01 pm
Thanks for the great compilation of entrepreneurs! I’m definitely going to be following several of them!
I’m a 26 year old stay-at-home mother of 2, wanna-be blogger :) I just left the corporate world to making a living blogging. You can follow me at AverageGalDotCo
December 3rd, 2008 at 6:03 pm
Great list guys. Really helpful resource for an entrepreneur.
http://twitter.com/juntajoe
December 3rd, 2008 at 6:05 pm
Agreed this is a great list. I’m launching in Jan 09. Focused on changing the job search game; or as I say – putting it on it’s head. You can follow me at
https://twitter.com/drecruits
Thanks!
December 3rd, 2008 at 7:03 pm
Great list – thanks for putting it together.
I am a serial entrepreneur myself building a new business-to-business recommendation and vendor selection site called VendorCity (http://www.VendorCity.com).
Personal: http://twitter.com/jccameron
VendorCity: http://twitter.com/vendorcity
December 3rd, 2008 at 7:40 pm
My Company is Cape Cod Weathervane Company
http://www.capecodweathervanecompany.com
we are alot more that weathervnes and are growing fast despite the road bumps in the economy follow us me on twitter at
http://twitter.com/CCWeathervane
December 5th, 2008 at 10:28 am
Hiya. I’m an aspiring web entrepeneur.
Here is my twitter.
http://www.twitter.com/shotbeak
:)
December 8th, 2008 at 12:45 pm
FOLLOW ME! I’m a 13-year-old entrepreneur who Forbes.com named as one of their Top 10 Role Models 18 & Under this year. Check out http://www.PencilBugs.com and see what I’m doing. Let me know what you think.
December 8th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
@ Jason–
Just checked out your website and I’m very impressed. You’re light years ahead of others your age when it comes to creativity and dedication. Great job! Do you have a Twitter account so other entrepreneurs can follow you?
December 8th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
Forgot to add my Twitter to follow me. It’s @pencilbugs
December 8th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
Jason–
thanks for the info. I’ll be checking out your page shortly. If you haven’t already, I highly recommend following everyone on the above list. They are some great people to connect with on Twitter.
December 18th, 2008 at 5:33 pm
Loved the list, hope to make it someday. Also great to learn about all these great people.
http://twitter.com/laurakozak
December 19th, 2008 at 9:12 pm
I put my step in to your guestbook like I always
January 3rd, 2009 at 4:53 am
Me too, me too!
Yaro Starak
http://twitter.com/yarostarak
January 3rd, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Great list, I’m always looking for forward thinkers to follow!
http://www.twitter.com/tweetrons
P.S. Jason, your Pencilbugs are awesome!
January 3rd, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Hey, thanks John. I just clicked to follow you on twitter. That’s the best thing ever. I got almost 10 requests for interviews in the first two weeks on I was.
I was on NBC news in San Diego before Christmas when I donated to their children’s hospital but really want to get on Ellen or some other big show like that. A few have called but something always happens like my segment gets bumped so I haven’t made it yet – but I will. :)
January 7th, 2009 at 6:55 pm
http://www.twitter.com/vigilanteweb
February 10th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Thanks for this list…following most of them now.
Strugling artisan who looks forward to learning more about social media marketing.
March 9th, 2009 at 10:43 am
Cool list – I always like finding new, interesting people to follow on twitter. Thanks!!
http://twitter.com/jeremylindh
March 9th, 2009 at 10:56 am
That’s one great list and to all the aspiring entrants before me, better luck next time.
I’m running for Office of President of Nigeria in 2011. Together we can change the world.
Africa is coming on STRONG.
Vote for me @mazino
Thank you.
March 9th, 2009 at 11:11 am
Great list. Always good to find like minds, and even better when others collate them for you. Cheers Eric!
http://twitter.com/thatbloke
April 2nd, 2009 at 6:17 pm
Interesting mix of established names and those new to Twitter. Would like to have seen some non US names though
Rgds
L
April 2nd, 2009 at 6:18 pm
Sorry Forgot
http://twitter.com/laurenceexigent
May 4th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Hi, what an awesome list! I’m a recent start-up and new to Twitter as well –
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Follow me — I’ll be following you! In Success,
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June 7th, 2009 at 3:07 am
Nice list! I have linked my name to my Twitter profile, have a look :)
June 7th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Nice, informative list. I’m a freelance book designer and layout artist. Please take a look at my tweets–I’m stephenTiano on Twitter–and a gander at my blog at http://www.tianodesign.com/blog.
June 18th, 2009 at 11:43 pm
Great list, keep up the good work!
July 31st, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Great List .
Add me too http://twitter.com/alhasawi
Thanks
August 15th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
Nice list. I’m a web design in Dallas and I think it will com ein handy. Also linked to the twitter page. Keep on keepin on. Thanks for the read….
August 18th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
I love this list. I’ll be following and getting to know these people. http://twitter.com/PartiesThatCook. We do fun gourmet hands-on cooking parties that are accessible to everyone.
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