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The best new startups of 2011 combine an innovative idea with a motivated group of people to create new products or service or improve on products and services we already use and adore. Each of these companies are in their infancy right now but have made a big splash on the world already. Using their creativity, innovations, hard work, and of course some venture capital funding, these startups are primed to take the world by storm to change how we work, play, communicate and perform so many other everyday activities.

It's hard to believe a world without the likes of Facebook, Twitter, Groupon, LinkedIn and Instagram but once upon a time, all of these tech startups were once the new kids on the block. Their creators saw an opening for their individual products and services then took it upon themselves to fill that void. Their ideas were both well executed and well embraced by the world and became nearly instant successes. They weren't the first to create something new and certainly won't be the last, but their innovation changed the world as we know it.

The masterminds behind the best startups from 2011 hope to see that same success as they introduce new ways for people to enjoy music with their friends, like with Turntable.fm, learn coding, like at Codeacademy, or find local people and businesses to fill certain needs, do mundane tasks or sell specific items, like at Zaarly.

Other startups take things we have now and make them so much better, cheaper or more accessible. Kogeto Dot, for example, is an invention that enhances an iPhone camera. Oink, created by the founders of Digg, allows people to rate and share things they love best with others.

The best new startups of 2011 may not be names you know right now, but just like the newcomers of the past, they made an impact during the year and very well could be on their way to becoming a household name in the years to come. Did a new startup rock your socks in 2011? Add it below and tell us why it should be the best of 2011!

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Rank     Name Industry Founder(s) Place Founded
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    Turntable.fm

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    Up 13

    Pinterest

  3. 3

    BetterWorks

    added by: AdamThomas
  4. 4

    Zaarly

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    EveryMove

  7. 7

    Thisisnatural.com

    Natural & Organic Products
    Simon Agius & Jean Paul Stivala
    United Kingdom
    added by: ThisisNatural
    By being the Marketplace for Certified Natural, we have a core mission to ensure all natural products on the marketplace can be compared based on sustainability, traceability, fair trade and health value. Shop our huge selection of natural vitamin, nutrition, natural beauty, cosmetics, organic and more online. Find a wide range of certified natural and organic products. Choose from a wide variety of herbal products, organic, natural & wholefood ingredients including body & hair care, antiaging and organic baby products.
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    Black Swan Solar

    added by: AdamThomas
  9. 9

    Fab

    added by: AdamThomas
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    Warby Parker

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    added by: AdamThomas
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    Kogeto Dot

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    Skillshare

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    Oink

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    Lytro

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    Codecademy

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    Beamit

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    Getaround

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    Goodsie

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    coveland

    added by: emailfrod
    Coveland is for those dreamy people who want their own farm house in very cheap rates near their city. The farm house has reproduction of aloe vera in specific area which give even more attraction to the house. All the production charges and farm house maintenance including interior designs of house will be bearable by coveland group. You just have to invest initially the capital of $14000 and you will get 10000 sq ft land nearest to your city*. We will repay your $12000 in a span of 6 years on quarterly basis(Every quarter year $6800).
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    SkinnyScoop

    added by: LarissaDinh
    SkinnyScoop is your cheat sheet for everything – take advantage of the passions and expertise of other women, or unleash your inner Oprah & share your own.
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    Simple

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