Famous Entrepreneurs

From Benjamin Franklin to Ben & Jerry, famous entrepreneurs — historical and contemporary — offer insights and inspiration through their stories.
Howard Hughes Testifying During Senate Investigation
Howard Hughes: Aviator, Innovator, Billionaire
American businessman Donald Trump in his office in Trump Tower, Fifth Avenue, New York, 1999. (Photo by Michael Brennan/Getty Images)
Biography of Entrepreneur Donald Trump
Bill Bernbach
Profile of Bill Bernbach, Advertising's Greatest Influencer
Simon Cowell
Learn About the Life and Career of Music Mogul Simon Cowell
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Passive Income Resources: Inspiring Examples of Making Money Online
Tyra Banks posing for a picture at the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center.
Tyra Banks Accomplishments: Famous Black Entrepreneurs Series
Martha Stewart's first business was in catering.
Here Is a List of the Famous Entrepreneurs Who Started Late in Life
Film Producer Walt Disney, 1951
What Every Entrepreneur Can Learn from Walt Disney
Bill Gates
17 Inspiring Quotes from Famous Entrepreneurs
Mary Kay Ash and Mary Crowley Holding Award
Mary Kay Ash - Most Outstanding Woman in Business in the 20th Century
Osborne 1 Portable Computer
Adam Osborne: Innovator of the First Portable Computer
When Does a Business Start?
Small Business Success Stories Entrepreneurs Can Learn From
Henry And Edsel Ford
Henry Ford Didn't Invent The Car But Was Still a Legendary Entrepreneur
Oprah Winfrey speaking to a crowd
Learn About Broadcast Pioneer Oprah Winfrey and Her Business Ventures