One of my favorite projects is writing articles about entrepreneurs who manage to turn a little nugget of an idea into a turbocharged company. More often than not, these business leaders start off working from their kitchen table or garage. I'm blown away by the hustle, savvy, and bravery it takes to launch a startup, let alone turn one into an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company. Check out a few examples of some of the company profiles I got to write for Inc. this year.