15 Inspirational Twitter Accounts Every Â鶹Éç Should Follow
Looking for some daily motivation? Business tips? Finance advice? Look no further.
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There are approximately active Twitter users worldwide as of January. With such a large number, it can be tough to figure out the right people to follow. But don’t worry, we’ve done the hard work for you. We’ve pulled together a list of 15 inspiring Twitter accounts for any aspiring entrepreneur.
Related: 4 Reasons to Love Twitter
From Richard Branson to Randi Zuckerberg, these 15 successful people share everything from motivational quotes to business ideas to some of their favorite books, podcasts and tech gadgets.
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Paul Marotta | Getty ImagesRichard Branson, @richardbranson
Billionaire founder of Virgin Group, entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist has a Twitter account worth following. With more than 10.5 million followers, Branson shares daily motivation, his views on current events and other interesting news covering everything from entrepreneurship to mental health to literature. You can feel his optimism through his posts, and his tweets are bound to lift your mood and have you feeling inspired.
Over half a century in business, I’ve learned to see shifts in success and forks in the road as huge opportunities:
— Richard Branson (@richardbranson)
Heather Kennedy | SXSW | Getty ImagesKevin Rose, @kevinrose
I tried Pilates for 6months, loved it, great ab work. My instructor in has just launched a home video Give it a try:
— Kevin Rose ? (@kevinrose)
David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesSteve Case, @stevecase
The Best Jobs for Your Personality Type “Everyone has different strengths, weaknesses & traits”
— Steve Case (@SteveCase)
Stephen McCarthy | SPORTSFILE | Getty ImagesTim O’Reilley, @timoreilley
Founder and CEO of O’Reilly Media, ‘s twitter account is a source for interesting studies, news and novel ideas. To his 1.98 million followers, the media mogul shares thought-provoking articles on topics covering everything from politics to technology to big business. He also shares some of his favorite audiobooks, books, quotes, facts and more.
Great explainer of key economics concepts and their role in innovation. Must read! via
— Tim O’Reilly (@timoreilly)
Brian Ach | Merz Aesthetics | Getty ImagesRandi Zuckerberg, @randizuckerberg
Even with a famous brother, has made her own footprint on the world. Zuckerberg is the CEO and founder of Zuckerberg Media, as well as a powerful voice for women. On Twitter she engages and sparks conversations with her followers, introduces them to other entrepreneurs and shares helpful business lessons, all while showing her bubbly and optimistic personality.
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— Randi Zuckerberg (@randizuckerberg)
Bennett Raglin | WireImageLewis Howes, @lewishowes
If you’re seeking constant inspiration and some midday pick-me-ups, look no further. Former pro athlete, bestselling author, entrepreneur and podcast host, ‘s Twitter is a treasure trove of inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs. With more than 122,000 followers, he shares daily quotes and tips on how to be your best self, as well as his latest podcast episodes where he interviews business stars from Gary Vaynerchuk to Sara Blakely.
Your Life Is Your Message To The World. Make Sure It’s Inspiring
— Lewis Howes (@LewisHowes)
Steve Blank | TwitterSteve Blank, @sgblank
A top Silicon Valley entrepreneur and professor at Stanford, Berkeley and Columbia, join the 181,000 people following the brilliant mind of . Perfect for tech entrepreneurs and startups, Blank’s Twitter is chock full of posts about venture capital, product market fit, enterprise software, creativity, career advice and more. Blank hits pretty much every topic relevant to aspiring and established tech entrepreneurs.
There should be a lemon law for bad VCs
— steve blank (@sgblank)
Richard Mcblane | SXSW | Getty ImagesGuy Kawasaki, @guykawasaki
Sheryl Sandberg opens up and reveals the raw emotions of grieving.
— Guy Kawasaki (@GuyKawasaki)
Andrew Toth | Vanity Fair | Getty ImagesCaterina Fake, @caterina
Innovator and serial entrepreneur, has founded and co-founded a number of companies including Flickr, Hunch and more. Suffice to say, she knows a thing or two about getting started. And on Twitter, she shares with her 118,000 followers inspirational interviews, her views on education, her favorite books, highlights from conferences and much more. She’s an activist and a voice for women, and every week shares her TOI (things of interest).
TOI from this week (i.e. Things of Interest)
— Caterina Fake (@Caterina)
Fernanda Calfat | Getty ImagesKelly Hoey, @jkhoey
Perhaps one of the lesser known Twitter accounts, but none the less inspiring, ‘s posts are bound to motivate you. She’s the author of the book , a motivational speaker and an angel investor. From interview tips to relationship building strategies, Hoey’s account will teach you how to build your personal brand and grow your network.
Turning a “cold” email into a warm job interview: mastered this in her post-college job search
— Kelly Hoey (@jkhoey)
Todd Oren | WireImageGrant Cardone, @grantcardone
As an author, motivational speaker, real estate investor and sales expert, there’s much to be learned from . Small-business tips, sales, real estate, health, success, leadership — he pretty much covers all of the bases. With more than 401,000 followers, Cardone’s posts provide motivation, free resources, quick tips and more.
Never walk away from a good thing in hopes of a better thing, make the good thing a better thing by bringing another level.
— Grant Cardone (@GrantCardone)
Dustin Harris | WireImageGerard Adams, @iamgerardadams
, co-founder of Elite Daily, entrepreneur, investor and “millennial mentor,” is a source for inspiration. If you’re feeling uninspired, stuck or simply in a bad mood, just turn to his Twitter account. Adams posts daily motivational lines that can turn your day around and get you back on track.
Don’t be afraid to get back up and try again, love again, live again, and to dream again. Don’t let a hard lesson harden your heart.
— Gerard Adams (@IAMGerardAdams)
Jeff Neira | ABC | Getty ImagesBarbara Corcoran, @barbaracorcoran
Â鶹Éç, investor, speaker, author and one of the stars of Shark Tank, ‘s Twitter is one of the best resources for entrepreneurs. From bouncing back from failure to having the right mindset to discovering your passion — Corcoran wants to help her 600,000 followers to reach their entrepreneurial dreams.
The essence of a great entrepreneur is the ability to bounce back… from anything!
— Barbara Corcoran (@BarbaraCorcoran)
Smallz & Raskind | Samsung | Getty ImagesGretchen Rubin, @gretchenrubin
Bestselling author, public speaker and happiness advocate, ‘s optimistic approach to life and business is portrayed through her Twitter account, which is followed by more than 130,000 people. Rubin shares how to develop good habits, her creativity hacks, relaxation exercises and other strategies to help boost your happiness levels.
Trying to keep a habit? Try the strategy of inconvenience. Change your surroundings, not yourself.
— Gretchen Rubin (@gretchenrubin)
Daniel Zuchnik | WireImageSallie Krawcheck, @salliekrawcheck
How to Build a Great Company: Insights for Start-Up CEOs (and Everyone Else)
— Sallie Krawcheck (@SallieKrawcheck)
There are approximately active Twitter users worldwide as of January. With such a large number, it can be tough to figure out the right people to follow. But don’t worry, we’ve done the hard work for you. We’ve pulled together a list of 15 inspiring Twitter accounts for any aspiring entrepreneur.
Related: 4 Reasons to Love Twitter
From Richard Branson to Randi Zuckerberg, these 15 successful people share everything from motivational quotes to business ideas to some of their favorite books, podcasts and tech gadgets.
