BJORN PARDO

WHY HIM? Bjorn Pardo started out selling items on eBay and working as a courier in the US before founding his company, Xend, in 2004. THE BIZ Inspired by his past work, the e-commerce-meets-courier site offers businesses access to affordable, convenient shipping, with a particular focus on small businesses and entrepreneurs. Xend picks up, packs and delivers to over 230 countries. The 36-year-old has a great partnership with 7-Eleven—users can now employ Xend in more than 500 branches.