Entrepreneurs have a way of opening up to new ideas and innovation. They have it in them as in inbuilt trait. Most entrepreneurs have a unique way of finding the creative element in their lives.
If you ask me what is the best way to define an entrepreneur, I would say someone who has self-belief, who is ready to do some hard work and is disciplined in dedication. Someone who has immense focus and sheer determination with a tinge of stubbornness.
They are the people who can turn the odds in his/her favor, the blooming flowers of the future.
We often read their stories to gain inspiration. Are you eager to read about them too? Here are some entrepreneurs who inspired millions.
Kevin Rose
I saw this guy for the first time on TechTV. He was the guy who used to host the show called The Screen Savers. Thanks to Kevin Rose, we learned a whole lot about the latest technologies and computers. He later came out of the bubble and launched a remarkable social news website, Digg. He also started an Internet television network known as the Revision3. You could watch all the online shows belonging to your favorite niche on it.
So how did Rose manage to inspire many others to delve in the world of entrepreneurship? He started a micro-blogging platform (Pownce) where he shared most of his insights.
He also initiated a mobile development lab (Milk) which was later acquired by Google. Kevin Rose is a true inspiration for many in the tech world. He has made significant financial contributions in few of the leading social media platforms including Facebook & Twitter.
Blake Mycoskie
For those of you who don’t know who Blake Mycoskie is, he is the man behind the TOMS shoes. While traveling to Argentina, Blake came across a number of children who were growing without shoes. It really inspired him to do something for the underprivileged. And he went forward with his million dollar idea with a single motto.
For every shoe which Blake Mycoskie’s firm sold in the commercial market, it would dispatch a pair of shoes to a child in need anywhere around the world. The One for One concept really turned into a magnanimous success story and traveled far and wide. Later on, the success of these shoes motivated Mycoskie to invest in other products like eyewear, clean water, and safe birth products.
Neil Patel
Neil is not your casual Indian guy sitting behind a screen typing his way into the oblivion. Those lengthy long articles that you see on his official website is how he explains he reached the top.
Neil Patel educates wide masses on the importance of SEO. He highlights on the increasing benefit of organic search and keyword optimization. He talks about content strategy and landing page designs. Some term him as the digital guru of the modern day digital marketing; Neil has done one hell of a job when it comes to SEO practices.
Today, many SEO services in the world have taken their inspiration from the lessons of Neil Patel. Are you interested in learning more about his digital venture? Read about him on his official website, Neil Patel.
Evan Williams
Evan Williams has a wide range of companies under his name title including Twitter. Evan is one of the founding members of Twitter. The first venture in which Evan invested was PyraLabs and from there he moved forward with the idea of launching more entrepreneurial programs. One among many was Bloggers which gained immense fame, only later it was purchased by Google. Evan also went forward with the idea of creating his own podcasting company named Odeo but later sold it to the Sonic Mountain.
Although invested his mind and assets in launching multiple products; but we surely can’t deny the fact that Twitter is one of his biggest achievements. It all started at an incubator known as the Obvious Corp where Evan William met Biz Stone and many other former Odeo Employees. When heads worked together, they ended up creating an amazing publishing platform called Twitter which later achieved milestones of success in the world of social media.
Nolan Bushnell
Remember when Retro gaming was the real thing! Atari made its way into our lives and introduced video gaming into our small worlds. Nolan Bushnell was the man behind Atari and was one of the founding fathers behind retro gaming back in the 80s. Atari constructed our gaming perspective and made us more analytical at tackling down problematic situations.
According to Newsweek Magazine, Nolan Bushnell becomes one of the “50 Men Who Changed America.” He has contributed to establishing more than 20 firms including the video gaming industry. In his most recent years of development, Nolan Bushnell has invested a good amount of fortune in an online venture which focuses on adding gamification to the learning experience in education.
Harry & Charlie Thuillier
They say the greatest ideas come to mind when you are stranded in remote locations for survival. Brother Harry & Charlie Thuillier are an example. In Brazil, when the duo set off to break the world record of traveling on kite-powered buggies, there came a time when they completely ran out of food.
The brothers were forced to search for other edible alternatives and came across different wild fruits and coconuts. It gave them the idea of creating one of the world’s healthiest ice cream. After coming back to civilization, they launched their amazing brand Oppo ice-cream and created a unique amalgamation of fresh milk, stevia leaves, wild harvested coconut oil and launched the product. Who knew their idea would turn into a huge success and get sold on more than 4000 different stores across UK and Europe!
These are some of the greatest entrepreneurs who have changed the perspectives of the world population. Some have introduced lessons to humanity with their brands, while others have changed the perception for many people. These are only some of the great minds which inspired millions to take a step forward with their big dream! Stay tuned for more in our next post.