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Monthly Archives: June 2011
Dedicated to those who took the ‘plunge’ and lived to tell the tale !
“If you have entrepreneurial dreams, you have to live it and breathe it. You have to treat the idea like a baby, like your child. You don’t sleep when you have a new baby. I didn’t sleep. I didn’t have … Continue reading
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The ‘Evangelist’ In Conversation With Shehan Tennakoon
Shehan has always wanted to be a man of his own making, not interested in working for someone else – something his experience with his dad had strongly embedded in him. Having dabbled in many things, he found his calling … Continue reading
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Starting out on your own ? Here’s some no nonsense advice ! by Vidusha Nathavitharana
Many of those whom I speak to on a daily basis tell me that they too have aspirations of ‘being on their own’ : a noble sentiment, and something I nod my head about with a tinge of caution. The … Continue reading
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Yves Saint Laurent – The dare to be different, all the way
At 17 he was hired as Christian Dior’s assistant, and four years later, he became the head of the House of Dior after the death of his boss. Ever since, he has revolutionized the fashion industry creating his own fashion … Continue reading
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Enzo Ferrari – An unwavering commitment to a dream
Enzo had a dream to build the fastest, unbeatable and most prestigious car in the world – making him a brutal and ruthless entrepreneur, who pushed both his and others limits to get what he set out to. He survived … Continue reading
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The Social Network – Social interaction, through a click
They say there’s a woman behind every man’s success : it sure was no different in Mark Zuckerberg’s case. The loss of his girlfriend led him to create a website which allowed the rating of ‘women’ based on looks at … Continue reading
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Extraordinary dreams. Revolutionary means.
His Model T, and most importantly his use of the assembly line technique of mass production changed industry forever. Although there is a negative aura around the man particularly as an exploitative capitalist – he was much different in reality. … Continue reading
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Building an empire by STUDYING others
Many of you might not know Sam Walton, but few can say they don’t know Walmart. Sam was part of the US Army Intelligence Corps during World War II. At the end of the war, he brought over a variety … Continue reading
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Starting something ? Here’s a guide…
Whether we are pursuing our dreams or part of an established organization – we are / will be part of starting something at some point.. The Art of the Start is a guide for ‘anyone starting anything’ – profit-making or … Continue reading
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When your customer is pissed…
he could very well become your competitor. Ferruccio Lamborghini made a fortune manufacturing tractors post World War II, and being a car enthusiast himself, owned a Ferrari. Having had persistent trouble with its clutch, he took the issue up with … Continue reading
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An immigrant turned Beauty Queen
She started an enterprise by selling skin creams made by her uncle, a chemist, at beauty shops, beach clubs and resorts. She then bugged the bosses of New York department stores until they gave her some space : and ‘Saks … Continue reading
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Producing ‘cultured and useful citizens’
Leland Stanford was once the Governor of California, and later a senator. His only son died of typhoid fever at 15 while they were traveling in Italy. Considering they had no other kids, they wanted to do something in memory … Continue reading
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Turning legs into a statement
His family name ‘chow’ was misspelled as ‘choo’ on his birth certificate. Born into a family of shoemakers, it wasn’t a surprise that he made his first pair aged 11. He pursued his passion on the sidelines of working at … Continue reading
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Necessity, mother of invention ?
I would add a ‘curious mind’ to it. In post World War II Japan, there was a shortage of fuel and the public transport system was too crowded. In search of a solution for his predicament of getting about, Soichiro … Continue reading
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The best a man can get
King Gillette was a traveling salesman, and once when he found the blade of his ‘straight razor’ dulled – he thought there has to be a better way to go about it. His vision was to create a safety razor … Continue reading
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The man who cooks to ‘delight’ the diner !
Heard of elBulli ? How about Ferran Adria ? The former has been voted the Best Restaurant in the World several times in the last 10 years, and the latter is its Head Chef – deservedly considered to be the … Continue reading
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