As a Silicon Valley native, entrepreneur Miriam Brafman grew up surrounded -- and fascinated -- by startup life. So when she reached adulthood, it was only natural that she would launch a venture ...

Packlane Inc., a Louisville, Ky.-based customized packaging startup, has raised $4 million. The Series A was led by Breakout Capital, with participation by Draper Associates.

Steve Jobs once said: "Technology is nothing. What's important is that you have a faith in people, that they're basically good and smart, and if you give them tools, they'll do wonderful things with ...