The Cool Hunting 25: Finding the Next Big Thing

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Each year, Cool Hunting interviews hundreds of makers, inventors, and entrepreneurs that are just on the cusp of breaking out and becoming the next big thing. So when they selected their 25 most interesting innovators, we paid attention. The Cool Hunting 25 is a eclectic, diverse list of people that are pushing the boundaries of their field, like the chef democratizing gardening, and the recent college grade revolutionizing the way you’ll charge your phone.

You can read the entire CH25 list here. Below, the 99U Team picked three of our favorites that embody the ethos of making ideas happen.

Meredith Perry, uBeam

A recent college grad, Perry is attempted to rid the world of one of its more annoying inhabitants: cords. Already receiving $10 million in funding and interest from major brands like Starbucks, uBeam might just end the tyranny of outlet.  

Read Meredith’s CH25 profile.

Tarren Wolfe, Urban Cultivator 

As any city-dweller can tell you, growing a garden in an urban environment requires a bit of creativity. Stuffed in a window frame or planted in a nearby community space, most urban gardens aren’t as fruitful or as accessible as they could be. Enter Urban Cultivator, a self-contained automatic garden that can fit into most kitchens, giving you fresh eats on the regular.

Read Tarren’s CH25 profile.

Jonathan Sparks, Nomis

In an effort to make performances more engaging Jonathan Sparks has been on a mission to improve the live instrument ensemble. His most unique invention: the Nomis. 

Read Jonathan’s CH25 profile.

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