CNBC Disruptor 50
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CNBC reveals the 2018 Disruptor 50 list, identifying start-ups on the cutting edge of huge consumer, technology and business shifts — and already worth billions. » Read More
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CNBC reveals the methodology behind the 2018 Disruptor 50 list, identifying the start-ups thinking big about monumental consumer and business shifts.
The biggest challenge of landing on the CNBC Disruptor 50 list isn't coming up with a game-changing idea. It's transitioning from a fast-moving start-up into a sustainable business that plays by the rules.
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When Spotify went public in a direct listing in April, it skirted Wall Street. Is that an adaptable model for other unicorns lining up for an IPO?
Luis von Anh, Duolingo founder and CEO, talks about revolutionizing language education with free software.
Anne Wojcicki, Co-founder & CEO of 23 & Me, discusses her company's next big thing and its place on the Disruptor 50.
CNBC's Julia Boorstin reveals the top private companies transforming the economy and changing an industry.
Jim Cramer hears from Rent the Runway co-founder and CEO Jennifer Hyman about how her company is revolutionizing retail.
SoFi CEO Anthony Noto says the "modern finance" company wants members to be able to invest in cryptocurrency as soon as 2019.
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The CNBC Disruptor 50 companies in 2018 have women CEO and female founder representation far above what is typical in Silicon Valley.
Gwynne Shotwell was a teenager when she met a woman working as a mechanical engineer. She said this female role model is why she came to be where she is today.
Julia Boorstin live with SoFi CEO Anthony Noto discusses running what he describes as a "modern day" financial services company.
Luminar is building Lidar sensor technology to serve as the "eyes" of autonomous vehicles in Florida's Space Coast.
CNBC's Morgan Brennan talks to Gwynne Shotwell, SpaceX president and COO, about the technology and business model behind Elon Musk's space company.
Gwynne Shotwell, president and COO of SpaceX, speaks exclusively to CNBC's Morgan Brennan about the state of the space company, learning from Elon Musk's other companies, and the outlook for launches next year.
A brief history of the CNBC Disruptor 50 list, with details on every start-up to make the list between 2013 and 2018.
Austin Russell, founder & CEO of Luminar, explains how lidar sensor technology is helping to revolutionize autonomous vehicle safety.
About CNBC Disruptor 50
- CNBC’s annual list consists of private companies transforming the economy and changing an industry. For the latest updates, follow us on Twitter @CNBCDisruptors.
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