30 Entrepreneurs to Follow on Twitter
9:16 pm in Articles by Eric Brantner
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!
I stopped procrastinating! I have a twitter now lol! Justin talked me into it!
I’m at http://www.twitter.com/stevefarnsworth
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
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
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
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
Great list guys. Really helpful resource for an entrepreneur.
http://twitter.com/juntajoe
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!
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
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
Hiya. I’m an aspiring web entrepeneur.
Here is my twitter.
http://www.twitter.com/shotbeak
:)
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.
@ 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?
Forgot to add my Twitter to follow me. It’s @pencilbugs
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.
Loved the list, hope to make it someday. Also great to learn about all these great people.
http://twitter.com/laurakozak
I put my step in to your guestbook like I always
Me too, me too!
Yaro Starak
http://twitter.com/yarostarak
Great list, I’m always looking for forward thinkers to follow!
http://www.twitter.com/tweetrons
P.S. Jason, your Pencilbugs are awesome!
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. :)
http://www.twitter.com/vigilanteweb
Thanks for this list…following most of them now.
Strugling artisan who looks forward to learning more about social media marketing.
Cool list – I always like finding new, interesting people to follow on twitter. Thanks!!
http://twitter.com/jeremylindh
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.
Great list. Always good to find like minds, and even better when others collate them for you. Cheers Eric!
http://twitter.com/thatbloke
Interesting mix of established names and those new to Twitter. Would like to have seen some non US names though
Rgds
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http://twitter.com/laurenceexigent
Hi, what an awesome list! I’m a recent start-up and new to Twitter as well –
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Nice list! I have linked my name to my Twitter profile, have a look :)
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.
Great list, keep up the good work!
Great List .
Add me too http://twitter.com/alhasawi
Thanks
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….
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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I am struggling now to reach the next level with my work from home business. I made Regional Sales Director pretty quickly. Slowed way down now though. Please follow me @apneedsyou and I will do the same for you and the people you’ve suggested above.
Great List, some really cool people on there.
I loved this article. Thank you.