businesspeople

An illustrated biography of businessman Levi Strauss, the inventor of blue jeans.

"Sam Walton used the money he earned in the army, along with some financial help from his family, to open his first store. Then he opened fourteen more. Then Sam had an even bigger idea. He wanted to build large stores in small towns and reduce the price of everything they stocked. Although other businessmen and potential partners laughed at him, this entrepreneur with humble beginnings used his resourcefulness to create Walmart, which would become the largest company in the world"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the history of Google, an Internet search engine that reinvented how people work and live online.

"Describes the life and work of Elon Musk, an inventor and entrepreneur whose companies build rockets and electric cars"--Provided by publisher.

Chronicles the rise and fall of the company WeWork and its founder Adam Neumann, and examines Neumann's rise from a failing baby clothes salesman to CEO of a multi-billion dollar company. Discusses the effects of this business on the state of the economy and startups in the twenty-first century. Includes color photographs.

"Born in South Africa in 1971, young Elon Musk loved inventions. He later founded Tesla, SpaceX, and the company that would become PayPal. Read about how Musk became one of the world's most famous entrepreneurs"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the life and career of President Dondald Trump.

"Illustrated book with profiles of the men and women who have revolutionized politics, policy, and activism, with a focus on their accomplishments that were 'firsts' in their fields"--Provided by publisher.

Relates details of the life of Austin Steward who started out his life as a slave and eventually became a freeman.

""Green Card Entrepreneur Voices: How-To Business Stories from Minnesota Immigrants" is a collection of essays and digital narratives from twenty immigrant and refugee entrepreneurs living in Minnesota. Written in the tellers' own words, these stories offer insight into immigrant entrepreneur expertise: how they did it, why they did it, and what they learned in the process. These storytellers, who come from nineteen different countries, describe their childhoods, the reasons they left their homes, their first moments in a strange land, and the ways they've contributed to their new home. They've built multi-million-dollar companies, founded community arts organizations, developed products that support their home countries, and designed new organizations in the US based on their cultural traditions. They are social entrepreneurs, company founders, and everything in between. Immigrants are among the most entrepreneurial individuals in our nation. They create new companies, provide jobs, and contribute to the American economic landscape. This book, along with its accompanying video narratives, memorializes these contributions. "Green Card Entrepreneur Voices" is an inspirational resource and how-to guide for anyone who wants to know what it takes to succeed as an (immigrant) entrepreneur in our nation"--Amazon.com.