This document discusses several successful entrepreneurs throughout history including King Croesus who minted the first coins, Pope Sixtus IV who monetized sins and purgatory, author Hans Christian Anderson who overcame bullying to become famous through his writing, P.T. Barnum who profited from unusual sideshows and advertising, automaker Henry Ford who introduced the assembly line and Model T car, and Walt Disney who created Mickey Mouse and revolutionary theme parks. All of these entrepreneurs faced challenges but achieved success through hard work and innovative ideas.
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Successful Entrepreneurs Throughout History - Vasant Ramachandran
1. S U C C E S S F U L
E N T R E P R E N E U R S
T H R O U G H O U T
H I S T O R Y
V A S A N T R A M A C H A N D R A N
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2. I N T R O D U C T
I O N
There have been many
successful business
professionals during the
course of history. Many have
rags to riches stories. All prove
that hard work and
determination often lead to
eventual success.
3. K I N G
C R O E S U S
The monarch ruled Lydia
during 6 B.C. He is
responsible for minting the
first coins. His ingenious
invention paved the way for
businesses and to experience
cash flow. Other ancient
cultures soon followed his
example.
4. POPE
SIXTUS IV
The church leader realized
that committing sins could
mean more than being cast
into hell. He decided to
monetize the possible
consequence. He began
encouraging family
members of the deceased to
make payments to the
church in an effort to reduce
the time loved ones spent in
purgatory. Sixtus was also
responsible for licensing
brothels.
5. H A N S
C H R I S T I A N
A N D E R S O N
The popular author grew up poor in
Copenhagen. However, he was once told by a
fortune teller that one day he would be famous.
While in school, he was harassed by
classmates and experienced some difficulty
with at least one of his teachers. In later years,
he tried acting and singing. But, Anderson +
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talent. He turned his attention to writing.
Today, his stories remain some of the most
well-known fairy tales of all time. Many were
borrowed by Disney to create popular
animations.
6. P.T.
BARNUM
Phineas Taylor Barnum
realized there was money to
be made from the fascination
that people have for seeing
the unusual. He developed
an array of sideshows that
became popular with crowds.
He also learned the financial
benefit of advertising. His
talents led to the
development of the Barnum
and Baily Circus.
7. H E N R Y
F O R D
Before becoming a famous car
inventor, Ford earned money and
saved for future endeavors by
working at the Edison Illuminating
Company. Later, Ford changed the
transportation industry and
influenced the ability to travel
distances by introducing the Model
T. He also developed the assembly
line, which enabled his factory to
mass produce automobiles and
influence the Industrial Age.
8. WALT
DISNE
Y
As a lad growing up on a farm, Disney
enjoyed drawing cartoons of horses. Later,
he gained employment in an art studio
where he created advertisements for
magazine and newspaper publications. He
turned his attention to animation and
began his own company. While working for
Universal Pictures, he created Oswald the
Lucky Rabbit. He left the company due to a
loss in wages. He also lost his beloved
character, which led him to create Mickey
Mouse. Although Disney loved creating
animations, he was not satisfied and
determined to create a theme park such
that the world had never seen. Disneyland
opened in California in 1955, which was
followed by Disney World. Today, Disney
theme parks are also located in Paris, Hong
9. T H A N K Y O U
V A S A N T R A M A C H A N D R A N . N E T