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Who founded Adidas?
Who is the inventor of the phonograph?
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Who funded the public library system?
Andrew Carnegie
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Who created Brad's Drink, which is now known as Pepsi?
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Study Notes
Entrepreneurs and Their Contributions
- Adolf Dassler: Founded Adidas, a leading sportswear brand known for its innovative athletic footwear and apparel.
- Alexander Graham Bell: Renowned inventor of the phonograph, instrumental in the development of sound recording and playback technology.
- Andrew Carnegie: Key figure in American industry who significantly funded the establishment of the public library system, promoting access to knowledge.
- Anita Roddick: Launched The Body Shop, pioneering ethical consumerism and environmental sustainability in the beauty industry.
- Bill Gates: Became a billionaire at age 31, co-founding Microsoft and transforming personal computing.
- Caleb Bradham: Creator of Brad's Drink, which was later renamed Pepsi, contributing to the soft drink market.
- Dave Thomas: His daughter, Wendy, became the face of the restaurant chain Wendy's, enhancing brand identity.
- Dean Kamen: Inventor of the Segway, a revolutionary personal transport device that introduced new urban mobility modes.
- Fredrick DeLuca: Co-founder of Subway, leading to the brand's expansion with the most stores globally in the fast-food sector.
- Gunpei Yokoi: Developed the Nintendo Game Boy, a significant advancement in portable gaming technology.
- Harland Sanders: Established KFC, creating a global franchise known for its distinct fried chicken recipe.
- Henry Ford: Innovated the automotive industry with the creation of the 40-hour work week and assembly line production techniques.
- Ingvar Kamprad: Founded IKEA, known for its flat-pack furniture and innovative design concepts that revolutionized home decor.
- Jerry Yang: Co-founder of Yahoo, one of the first major search engines that shaped early internet navigation.
- John D. Rockefeller: Founder of Standard Oil, a major player in the oil industry which significantly influenced corporate structure and antitrust law.
- John Deere: Trademarked green agricultural equipment and founded a major manufacturer of farm machinery.
- Leon Leonwood Bean: Started by selling hunting boots, creating a legacy of high-quality outdoor apparel.
- Leroy and Forrest Raffel: Founders of Arby's, recognized for their unique roast beef sandwiches.
- Levi Strauss: Innovated with pants made of sturdy canvas, founding a brand synonymous with denim jeans.
- Mary Kay Ash: Renowned businesswoman of the 20th century, established a successful cosmetics company built on empowering women.
- Michael Dell: Revolutionized computing by creating affordable personal computers, establishing Dell Inc. as a key player in tech.
- Oprah Winfrey: Founded Harpo Studios, becoming a media mogul and influential figure in entertainment.
- Phil Knight: Co-founder of Nike, transforming athletic footwear into a global cultural symbol.
- Ralph Lauren: Originally named Lipschitz, he created a fashion brand known for its luxury lifestyle products.
- Ray Kroc: Began by selling the Multi-Mixer, played a crucial role in expanding McDonald's into a worldwide franchise.
- Richard Branson: Founded Virgin Group, which encompasses a wide array of businesses and industries.
- Sam Walton: Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his contributions to retail and establishing Walmart.
- Sergey Brin: Co-founder of Google, originally named BackRub, which evolved into the largest search engine in the world.
- Ted Turner: Founder of CNN and Cartoon Network, significantly impacting news broadcasting and children's entertainment.
- Walt Disney: Industry pioneer in animation and theme parks, experienced bankruptcy seven times before achieving massive success.
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