Selecting the most significant entrepreneurs of the past decade is a bit like picking best-of-show at a dog competition. So many great choices, but decisions differ based on one's preferences for workers or herders or hounds. Fame is a superficial metric that, too often this decade, has segued into infamy. Who wants to read an article celebrating Elizabeth Holmes, Harvey Weinstein, and Martin Shkreli? Fast growth, large scale, and financial success matter. But listing unicorn founders is a snore.
