Frederick W. Smith

The largest employer in Memphis today is FedEx. It was founded by Frederick Smith in 1973. Smith, who was from nearby Marks, Tennessee, decided Memphis was an ideal location. It is near the center of the country but, unlike the Midwest, doesn’t frequently suffer inclement weather. He came from a business family—his father had been one of the founde

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Subway's journey from a modest $1,000 investment to a global fast-food giant encapsulates the essence of entrepreneurial spirit and strategic franchising. Founded in 1965 by Fred DeLuca and financed by Peter Buck, Subway began as Pete's Super Submarines in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The brand's evolution was marked by a pivotal decision in 1974 to fr... See more

Michael Bloomberg started his company in 1981. He was already 39 years old. He faced large incumbents with tens of thousands of installed terminals and by global news agencies. Let's take a look at how he cracked the code to become the dominant player in financial information

Barstool Sports started in 2003 by Dave Portnoy. The idea was to create a media publication that catered to people interested in gambling. Barstool found an audience, albeit, niche. It's initial success boiled down to one reason: Dave Portnoy. People loved Dave and Barstool's fans became known as "Stoolies".