With 1 billion active monthly users, it’s safe to say Instagram has become one of the most popular social media platforms today. With Live Videos, Instagram TV and Stories, it’s a one-stop-shop for all of your social media needs. And that includes a source to find the inspiring entrepreneurs that you can learn from.
In addition to keeping up with the likes of friends and family, Instagram is a great source for aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders. Whether you’re looking for motivational quotes, how-to guides or advice from your celebrity idol, Instagram has it all. Of course, to take advantage of it as a business resource, you’ve got to be following the right people.
If you’re looking for an inspiring entrepreneurs to learn from, check out these 5 Instagram accounts of today’s top entrepreneurs.
1. Tony Robbins
Businessman, bestselling author, life coach and thought leader Tony Robbins seeks to empower people to achieve their dreams. Additionally, Robbins has taken his inspirational itch to social media. He enlightens his 4 million-plus following with motivational quotes, videos and touching stories.
As one of the most recognized faces in leadership coaching, he helps people around the world reach their maximum potential, and his Instagram is further proof.
2. Sara Blakely
As both a mother of four and the billionaire entrepreneur behind Spanx, Sara Blakely reveals you really can do it all. The genius inventor can teach you a thing or two about balance. Her Instagram account is full of great business advice for new mothers and women entrepreneurs. However, anyone looking for some inspiration has something to learn from her.
Blakely is funny, outgoing and driven and she demonstrates her quirky personality and go-getter persona through funny images, her whereabouts and personal stories posted on her Instagram.
3. Gerard Adams
After selling the highly popular media site Elite Daily for over $40 million, entrepreneur Gerard Adams has decided to use his business savviness for the better—sharing it with others.
Nowadays, Adams is on a mission to empower young people to be just as successful. He already has copyrighted and dubbed himself as “The Millennial Mentor”. Through his video series, he helps mentor aspiring entrepreneurs, allowing him to share his business knowledge with the rest of the world.
Followed by more than 330,000 Instagram users, Adams shares what he’s up to, inspirational videos and motivational quotes.
4. Brene Brown
An academic, best-selling author and one of the most popular Ted Talk speakers of all time, Brene Brown uses her professorial background to inspire and educate not only her students but the greater public. Brown uses her foundation in psychology and social work to help train others to be brave, authentic and effective leaders.
To her 1.6 million Instagram followers, the influencer doesn’t only spread motivational messages. She also provides a glimpse into her personal life to show how she achieves balance and health.
5. Gary Vaynerchuk
The out-there entrepreneur has a lot to say, and his Instagram is proof.
From serial entrepreneur to one of the most recognized voices on the internet, Gary Vaynerchuk has positioned himself as one of the most inspiring entrepreneurs of our time. And he uses his outgoing, ruthless personality to inspire his followers to be their best.
His Instagram account is full of motivational quotes, videos and lessons. With nearly 6 million followers, he has made it his mission to help his followers launch businesses and pursue passions.
Rose Leadem
Rose is a writer and artist living in New York City. She writes for magazines, startups and websites, including Entrepreneur Magazine, Frontrunner Magazine, Homepolish and more.