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…
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Reed Hastings: From Renting DVDs to Streaming Dreams – The Netflix Story
In 1997, Reed Hastings faced a common problem: he forgot to return a DVD and was hit with a $40 late fee. That small annoyance sparked an idea that would revolutionize entertainment…
Jeff Bezos: From Bookstore to Amazon – Building an E-Commerce Giant
In 1994, Jeff Bezos left his well-paying job on Wall Street after noticing one thing: the internet was growing at a staggering rate — 2,300% per year . With just $300,000 in…