Kalanick's Enthusiasm is Infectious. The founder of the ridesharing app, Uber, Kalanick is a controversial, dynamic entrepreneur. Kalanick started as a mere teenager, peddling an SAT prep program. From there, here was part of the team that brought out Scour, a Napster-like file-sharing program. Kalanick has had a lot to say, and here are 8 ... Read more...
Jack Welch is a winner. The former CEO of General Electric knows how to bring in the bucks. By his 2006 retirement, Welch had a net worth of an estimated $720 million. What’s so inspiring about Welch is he didn’t come from a wealthy family and wasn’t handed any lofty positions on a silver platter. ... Read more...
A Business Born of a Great Idea. A student stands at a kiosk and places an order for a textbook rental. This causes two things: 1) the bookstore staff grabs the book and has it ready for the student to pick up at the counter. 2) A fellow named Alan Martin technically buys the book ... Read more...
It’s hard to find a more beautiful showcase that Bidstart, an alternative to eBay that caters to artists, craftspeople, and sellers of antiques. It tricks out your store and your items with great photo galleries, and very much functions as a showcase, not just a catalog and payment processor. The site is home to items ... Read more...
Brilliance Plus Brilliance Equals More Brilliance. Peter Thiel is one of the most brilliant businessmen around today. He’s a Silicon Valley juggernaut beyond a shadow of a doubt. He was one of the co-founders of Paypal and an early investor in Facebook. His stable of talent that helped him build Paypal include such luminaries as ... Read more...