At 65, most people are thinking about retirement. But for Harland Sanders , that was just the beginning. After years of working odd jobs and running a gas station restaurant in Corbin, Kentucky, Sanders developed a secret recipe of 11 herbs and spices that made his fried chicken unlike anything else. When a highway bypassed … Read more
On February 14, 2018, Emma Gonzalez was a senior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida — and a survivor of one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history. But instead of staying silent, she stood on stage days later and delivered a powerful, tearful speech that would go viral around the … Read more
At just 12 years old , Thomas Suarez wasn’t playing video games — he was making them. While most kids his age were downloading apps, Thomas was publishing them on the Apple App Store , earning him recognition as a tech prodigy. From building his first app to speaking at TEDx events, Thomas showed that … Read more
In 2004, a 19-year-old Harvard student named Mark Zuckerberg launched a website from his dorm room that would change the way people connect forever. That site was Facebook — now known as Meta , with over 3 billion monthly users worldwide. Zuckerberg didn’t just build a social network — he built a digital universe where … Read more
In a world filled with flashy billionaires who live extravagant lives, Warren Buffett stands out — not just for his wealth, but for his simplicity, wisdom, and long-term thinking. Known as the “Oracle of Omaha” , Buffett built his fortune through patient investing, value-based decisions, and a deep understanding of business fundamentals. Today, he’s one … Read more
In the 1970s, a young Harvard dropout named Bill Gates saw the future — and it was digital. Along with Paul Allen , he co-founded Microsoft , helping launch the personal computer revolution and turning Windows into the world’s most dominant operating system. But after decades of building one of the world’s most valuable companies, … Read more
In 1987, Howard Schultz took a bold gamble. He bought a small Seattle-based coffee chain called Starbucks — which at the time had just 11 stores. But his vision was far greater than selling coffee — he wanted to create a “third place” between home and work where people could connect over a cup of … Read more
Indra Nooyi isn’t just a name — it’s a symbol of what visionary leadership looks like when combined with empathy, resilience, and purpose. As CEO of PepsiCo from 2006 to 2018 , she led one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies through transformative change — redefining its product line, pushing for sustainability, and … Read more
In 2014, Mary Barra made history by becoming the first woman to lead a major global automaker as CEO of General Motors (GM) . But her journey wasn’t just about breaking barriers — it was about reshaping an entire industry. Starting from the factory floor at age 18, Barra climbed the ranks through hard work, … Read more
In 1964, a young accounting graduate named Phil Knight had a bold idea. He believed that Japanese running shoes could outperform the German brands dominating the market at the time. With just $50 in capital , he started a small business importing athletic shoes from Japan — calling it Blue Ribbon Sports . That tiny … Read more