The Upload

In honor of our 20th anniversary, Larry shares stories of Proto Mold beginnings, memorable moments over the years, and his take on China Metal Parts today.

The judges for this year's Cool Idea Award program share the best advice they've received and what resources they recommend to aspiring entrepreneurs trying to get their business off the ground.

Audio giant Bose has acquired Hush, a startup that developed noise-masking earplugs and is a past Cool Idea Award winner.

Chris Crowley explains the development process of EverSleep—a wearable device that helps users improve sleep quality.

Get the inside scoop on what makes a Cool Idea Award application stand out from the rest of the pack.

An interview with Amanda Williams. She spearheads intelligent packaging programs at Jabil.

An interview with John Vaskis, a senior director of hardware at Indiegogo.

An interview with Andy MacInnis, a technical instructor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Looking for a gift for the holiday season? These Cool Idea Award recipients might fit the bill.