3 Influential Entrepreneurs of the 21st Century
Throughout history, our culture and many industries have been shaped by those who pioneered new ideas. These entrepreneurs have changed the industries of technology, finance, and much more. Often a rags-to-riches story, these innovators have led the way in their field, making everyday life that much easier for most of the world. From the founders of online search engines to talk-show hosts, entrepreneurs of all fields have impacted our world in a way that will forever change it.
Oprah Winfrey
Though her success began in the late 90s, Ms. Winfrey has been a household name throughout the first two decades of the 21st century. Growing up in extreme poverty, Oprah faced many challenges due to her demographic. As she broke through at the local level of media, she was quickly notices by television and radio executive. Finally getting her own television show which ran for over 25 years, Oprah also became a leader in the media industry as a whole. Starting her own production company, Harpo Studios, she laid the foundation that was bound for success. Now as a owner of Weight Watchers, her own television network, a line of health foods, and a world-renowned book club, her legacy is solidified as an influencer for women around the world.
Jeff Bezos
Not a day goes by where millions of people around the world take care of their shopping needs on Amazon.com. It is crazy to think that founder of the online site, simply wanted to provide readers a place to order books without heading into the bookstore. Now, as the wealthiest man in the world, Amazon founder and CEO, Jeff Bezos is living the dream. What started out as a business idea that he wrote during a cross country trip, turned into one of the most visited websites in all of the world. Now selling everything from groceries to appliances, Amazon is a site that will likely not diminish anytime soon.
Steve Jobs
It is hard to make a list of successful entrepreneurs without mentioning the founder of Apple. Though he sadly was taken from the world before seeing the true impact that his work has made, Jobs changed the technology game for likely the rest of our time on earth. His innovation of all Apple products has allowed people to do their jobs, live, and communicate in ways that were never imagined before. His forward-thinking is what allowed him to be so successful and his humble nature is what makes him someone who aspiring leaders should look up to.
