This short document promotes creating presentations on SlideShare using Haiku Deck, an online tool for making simple slideshows. It includes a stock photo and captions suggesting the reader may be inspired to get started making their own Haiku Deck presentation.
Final presentation in Entrepreneurial SpiritOM3283
Jesus was the original social entrepreneur who tackled major social issues through innovative solutions. The document outlines the seven business principles of Jesus, which include having a clear purpose and message, targeting sinners, making disciples to spread his message, performing signs and wonders, and being remembered for serving others and giving his life for many. It argues Jesus exemplified a social entrepreneur by finding what was not working in society and changing the system through wide-scale change and new ideas.
Final presentation in Entrepreneurial SpiritOM3283
This document provides a summary of an award-winning blogger who is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and food writer. She writes cookbooks, a love story, and children's books. Her varied blog covers ranch and family life, cooking, home and garden, homeschooling, entertainment, and can be found at TastyKitchen.com. She uses her talents, personality, openness and warmth to plow through life in the country.
Final presentation in Entrepreneurial SpiritOM3283
John Brown founded John Brown University in 1919 on his family farm in Arkansas. He had a vision for the school to provide affordable education focused on intellectual, spiritual and professional development. The school began with just 12 faculty and 70 students. Through Brown's leadership and donations from supporters, the school was able to construct buildings and grow its enrollment. By 1934, John Brown University was incorporated as a four-year institution. It continues Brown's mission of providing a Christian education focused on honoring God and serving others.
Final presentation in Entrepreneurial SpiritOM3283
Danny Thomas founded St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in 1962 after making a promise to St. Jude Thaddeus, the patron saint of hopeless causes. He started the nonprofit hospital based on his belief that no child should die in the dawn of life from illness or lack of treatment. As a social entrepreneur with no formal medical or business training, Thomas raised funds through his television career and walking door-to-door to build the hospital. Today, St. Jude operates with an annual budget of $2 million and employs over 3,600 staff to find cures and save children's lives without families having to pay for treatment.
Final presentation in Entrepreneurial SpiritOM3283
Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel was an infamous American mobster born in 1906 who helped pioneer organized crime in Los Angeles and Las Vegas through bootlegging and illegal gambling. He gained notoriety as the first "Hollywood gangster" and worked with Meyer Lansky forming the "Bugs/Meyer Gang". Siegel's ambition to build the lavish Flamingo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas led to his downfall as cost overruns and mistakes angered the mob, who ultimately had him murdered in 1947 over his mismanagement.
Final presentation in Entrepreneurial SpiritOM3283
To create fashionable, comfortable clothing that empowers confidence and inspires generosity. Founded in 1999, the brand started by blending western and mainstream styles and has expanded to over 1,700 stores. The founder is inspired by people and lives her motto to never give up despite challenges.
The document outlines six life lessons including trusting your gut instincts, thinking for yourself, persevering past rejection, embracing what you don't know, finding creativity everywhere, and choosing a supportive network. It discusses an entrepreneur who innovated women's undergarments by removing feet from an existing product and is now expanding into men's undergarments. The entrepreneur believes in acting on her beliefs despite obstacles. The document also mentions the Giving Pledge initiative where wealthy people donate to charity, and one donor who gives half her annual income to fund women's initiatives.
This short document promotes creating presentations on SlideShare using Haiku Deck, an online tool for making simple slideshows. It includes a stock photo and captions suggesting the reader may be inspired to get started making their own Haiku Deck presentation.
Final presentation in Entrepreneurial SpiritOM3283
Jesus was the original social entrepreneur who tackled major social issues through innovative solutions. The document outlines the seven business principles of Jesus, which include having a clear purpose and message, targeting sinners, making disciples to spread his message, performing signs and wonders, and being remembered for serving others and giving his life for many. It argues Jesus exemplified a social entrepreneur by finding what was not working in society and changing the system through wide-scale change and new ideas.
Final presentation in Entrepreneurial SpiritOM3283
This document provides a summary of an award-winning blogger who is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and food writer. She writes cookbooks, a love story, and children's books. Her varied blog covers ranch and family life, cooking, home and garden, homeschooling, entertainment, and can be found at TastyKitchen.com. She uses her talents, personality, openness and warmth to plow through life in the country.
Final presentation in Entrepreneurial SpiritOM3283
John Brown founded John Brown University in 1919 on his family farm in Arkansas. He had a vision for the school to provide affordable education focused on intellectual, spiritual and professional development. The school began with just 12 faculty and 70 students. Through Brown's leadership and donations from supporters, the school was able to construct buildings and grow its enrollment. By 1934, John Brown University was incorporated as a four-year institution. It continues Brown's mission of providing a Christian education focused on honoring God and serving others.
Final presentation in Entrepreneurial SpiritOM3283
Danny Thomas founded St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in 1962 after making a promise to St. Jude Thaddeus, the patron saint of hopeless causes. He started the nonprofit hospital based on his belief that no child should die in the dawn of life from illness or lack of treatment. As a social entrepreneur with no formal medical or business training, Thomas raised funds through his television career and walking door-to-door to build the hospital. Today, St. Jude operates with an annual budget of $2 million and employs over 3,600 staff to find cures and save children's lives without families having to pay for treatment.
Final presentation in Entrepreneurial SpiritOM3283
Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel was an infamous American mobster born in 1906 who helped pioneer organized crime in Los Angeles and Las Vegas through bootlegging and illegal gambling. He gained notoriety as the first "Hollywood gangster" and worked with Meyer Lansky forming the "Bugs/Meyer Gang". Siegel's ambition to build the lavish Flamingo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas led to his downfall as cost overruns and mistakes angered the mob, who ultimately had him murdered in 1947 over his mismanagement.
Final presentation in Entrepreneurial SpiritOM3283
To create fashionable, comfortable clothing that empowers confidence and inspires generosity. Founded in 1999, the brand started by blending western and mainstream styles and has expanded to over 1,700 stores. The founder is inspired by people and lives her motto to never give up despite challenges.
The document outlines six life lessons including trusting your gut instincts, thinking for yourself, persevering past rejection, embracing what you don't know, finding creativity everywhere, and choosing a supportive network. It discusses an entrepreneur who innovated women's undergarments by removing feet from an existing product and is now expanding into men's undergarments. The entrepreneur believes in acting on her beliefs despite obstacles. The document also mentions the Giving Pledge initiative where wealthy people donate to charity, and one donor who gives half her annual income to fund women's initiatives.
This document summarizes the origins and definitions of the term "entrepreneur". It traces the term back to a combination of Latin words meaning "to swim out" and "to grasp, understand, or capture". Economists Jean-Baptiste Say coined the term in the early 1800s to refer to someone who shifts economic resources into areas of higher productivity. Later economists like Richard Cantillon and Joseph Schumpeter defined entrepreneurs as risk-takers who drive innovation and economic change. The document then provides details about famous entrepreneur Richard Branson and some of his business ventures like Virgin Records, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Virgin Wines, and Virgin Galactic.
This document contains quotes and topics related to entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship. It lists quotes about running an ethical business, facing realities, acting, listening, teaching children, focusing on strengths, being optimistic, learning from failure, collaboration, communication, and sustainability. A Venn diagram compares entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs, noting that both involve innovation, having goals bigger than oneself, and not fearing mistakes, while entrepreneurs put themselves in customers' shoes and intrapreneurs rebuild themselves and collaborate within an existing company.
Scott Harrison left his well-paying job and started the charity: water organization with $30,000 in debt after discovering the global need for clean drinking water while working with Mercy Ships. Through perseverance and innovative fundraising strategies like ensuring 100% of public donations go directly to water projects, Harrison has helped charity: water raise over $100 million to provide clean water to over 3.3 million people in developing countries. He exemplifies characteristics of successful entrepreneurs like courage, perseverance, listening to others, and using creativity.
Officials are examining debris from the SpaceShipTwo crash in California to determine the cause of the accident. The investigation is expected to take up to a week at the site and close to a year of analysis. Over 700 people have already signed up to be astronauts for future Virgin Galactic flights once the investigation is complete and flights resume.
This document provides characteristics of successful entrepreneurs and lessons from Warren Buffett's life and career. It outlines traits like risk-taking, vision, hard work, perseverance, and learning from feedback. It notes Buffett's frugal lifestyle despite his wealth and emphasizes bringing value to customers. His early business ventures and focus on continual learning are highlighted. Overall the document presents attributes and strategies that contributed to Buffett's status as one of the most successful businessmen worldwide.
The document outlines the traits and skills of an intrapreneur, including being persuasive, driven, knowledgeable, willing to learn, a leader, team builder, risk taker, confident, and forward-thinking. It compares intrapreneurs to entrepreneurs, noting that intrapreneurs work within existing companies while entrepreneurs may found their own startups. The document provides an example of Paul Bergant, who helped grow the intermodal division of J.B. Hunt Transport into a multi-billion dollar business during his 33-year career there.
The document discusses Kid President, a YouTube series created by Brad Montague featuring his 8-year-old brother-in-law Robby Novak. Robby delivers uplifting messages about making the world "less boring" through positivity and kindness. The first videos gained popularity leading to a partnership with SoulPancake and millions of views. Future plans include a book, school visits, and a TV series to further spread Robby's message of empowering kids and inspiring positive change.
Kid President is a YouTube series created by Brad Montague featuring his 8-year-old brother-in-law Robby Novak. The first video gained popularity online and led Montague to partner with SoulPancake to produce more inspirational videos. Robby, known as Kid President, encourages viewers to make the world less boring through positivity and kindness. The videos have gained over 75 million views. Montague has left his job to expand Kid President through books, school visits, and a upcoming TV series to continue spreading Robby's message of empowerment and encouragement.
Spencer McNelly's final project discusses what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. It notes that success requires taking risks, having self-awareness, and patience and persistence. The project profiles Bill Gates as an example of success, highlighting how he took risks as a start-up but faced losses and competition early on. It examines why Microsoft ultimately succeeded, due to key partnerships, activities, revenue channels, and customer value. The project also explains how Gates maintained Microsoft's success by continuing to run it with an entrepreneurial and startup-like approach.
Manoj Bhargava is an immigrant from India who became very successful as an entrepreneur. He started a plastics company in 1990 that he sold for $20 million. In 2004, he founded Living Essentials, which created the popular 5-Hour Energy drink. Through innovative packaging and distribution methods like self-distribution and commercials on NASCAR, 5-Hour Energy became very successful. Bhargava is now a billionaire but commits a significant portion of his wealth to medical research and poverty alleviation charities, with a goal of donating 90% of his money.
An entrepreneur is defined as a person who organizes and operates a business, taking on greater financial risks than normal. To be successful, entrepreneurs need goals according to Mary Kay Ash, the founder of Mary Kay Inc. She advised setting realistic but ambitious goals in writing to help achieve them. Overall, the key steps to entrepreneurial success are planning, persisting in your work, according to the document.
Walt Disney: How to be a Successful EntrepreneurOM3283
This is a final presentation by a student in John Brown University's OM3283 course. The content of these slides represents the findings and opinions of the student, not the university.
Sara Blakely: 5 Attributes of an EntrepreneurOM3283
This is a final presentation by a student in John Brown University's OM3283 course. The content of these slides represents the findings and opinions of the student, not the university.
This is a final presentation by a student in John Brown University's OM3283 course. The content of these slides represents the findings and opinions of the student, not the university.
Steve Jobs: How to Become a Successful EntrepreneurOM3283
This is a final presentation by a student in John Brown University's OM3283 course. The content of these slides represents the findings and opinions of the student, not the university.
Ken Blanchard: How to be Successful as an EntrepreneurOM3283
This is a final presentation by a student in John Brown University's OM3283 course. The content of these slides represents the findings and opinions of the student, not the university.
This is a final presentation by a student in John Brown University's OM3283 course. The content of these slides represents the findings and opinions of the student, not the university.
This is a final presentation by a student in John Brown University's OM3283 course. The content of these slides represents the findings and opinions of the student, not the university.
A Most Unlikely Millionaire: Profile of an EntrepreneurOM3283
This is a final presentation by a student in John Brown University's OM3283 course. The content of these slides represents the findings and opinions of the student, not the university.
This document summarizes the origins and definitions of the term "entrepreneur". It traces the term back to a combination of Latin words meaning "to swim out" and "to grasp, understand, or capture". Economists Jean-Baptiste Say coined the term in the early 1800s to refer to someone who shifts economic resources into areas of higher productivity. Later economists like Richard Cantillon and Joseph Schumpeter defined entrepreneurs as risk-takers who drive innovation and economic change. The document then provides details about famous entrepreneur Richard Branson and some of his business ventures like Virgin Records, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Virgin Wines, and Virgin Galactic.
This document contains quotes and topics related to entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship. It lists quotes about running an ethical business, facing realities, acting, listening, teaching children, focusing on strengths, being optimistic, learning from failure, collaboration, communication, and sustainability. A Venn diagram compares entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs, noting that both involve innovation, having goals bigger than oneself, and not fearing mistakes, while entrepreneurs put themselves in customers' shoes and intrapreneurs rebuild themselves and collaborate within an existing company.
Scott Harrison left his well-paying job and started the charity: water organization with $30,000 in debt after discovering the global need for clean drinking water while working with Mercy Ships. Through perseverance and innovative fundraising strategies like ensuring 100% of public donations go directly to water projects, Harrison has helped charity: water raise over $100 million to provide clean water to over 3.3 million people in developing countries. He exemplifies characteristics of successful entrepreneurs like courage, perseverance, listening to others, and using creativity.
Officials are examining debris from the SpaceShipTwo crash in California to determine the cause of the accident. The investigation is expected to take up to a week at the site and close to a year of analysis. Over 700 people have already signed up to be astronauts for future Virgin Galactic flights once the investigation is complete and flights resume.
This document provides characteristics of successful entrepreneurs and lessons from Warren Buffett's life and career. It outlines traits like risk-taking, vision, hard work, perseverance, and learning from feedback. It notes Buffett's frugal lifestyle despite his wealth and emphasizes bringing value to customers. His early business ventures and focus on continual learning are highlighted. Overall the document presents attributes and strategies that contributed to Buffett's status as one of the most successful businessmen worldwide.
The document outlines the traits and skills of an intrapreneur, including being persuasive, driven, knowledgeable, willing to learn, a leader, team builder, risk taker, confident, and forward-thinking. It compares intrapreneurs to entrepreneurs, noting that intrapreneurs work within existing companies while entrepreneurs may found their own startups. The document provides an example of Paul Bergant, who helped grow the intermodal division of J.B. Hunt Transport into a multi-billion dollar business during his 33-year career there.
The document discusses Kid President, a YouTube series created by Brad Montague featuring his 8-year-old brother-in-law Robby Novak. Robby delivers uplifting messages about making the world "less boring" through positivity and kindness. The first videos gained popularity leading to a partnership with SoulPancake and millions of views. Future plans include a book, school visits, and a TV series to further spread Robby's message of empowering kids and inspiring positive change.
Kid President is a YouTube series created by Brad Montague featuring his 8-year-old brother-in-law Robby Novak. The first video gained popularity online and led Montague to partner with SoulPancake to produce more inspirational videos. Robby, known as Kid President, encourages viewers to make the world less boring through positivity and kindness. The videos have gained over 75 million views. Montague has left his job to expand Kid President through books, school visits, and a upcoming TV series to continue spreading Robby's message of empowerment and encouragement.
Spencer McNelly's final project discusses what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. It notes that success requires taking risks, having self-awareness, and patience and persistence. The project profiles Bill Gates as an example of success, highlighting how he took risks as a start-up but faced losses and competition early on. It examines why Microsoft ultimately succeeded, due to key partnerships, activities, revenue channels, and customer value. The project also explains how Gates maintained Microsoft's success by continuing to run it with an entrepreneurial and startup-like approach.
Manoj Bhargava is an immigrant from India who became very successful as an entrepreneur. He started a plastics company in 1990 that he sold for $20 million. In 2004, he founded Living Essentials, which created the popular 5-Hour Energy drink. Through innovative packaging and distribution methods like self-distribution and commercials on NASCAR, 5-Hour Energy became very successful. Bhargava is now a billionaire but commits a significant portion of his wealth to medical research and poverty alleviation charities, with a goal of donating 90% of his money.
An entrepreneur is defined as a person who organizes and operates a business, taking on greater financial risks than normal. To be successful, entrepreneurs need goals according to Mary Kay Ash, the founder of Mary Kay Inc. She advised setting realistic but ambitious goals in writing to help achieve them. Overall, the key steps to entrepreneurial success are planning, persisting in your work, according to the document.
Walt Disney: How to be a Successful EntrepreneurOM3283
This is a final presentation by a student in John Brown University's OM3283 course. The content of these slides represents the findings and opinions of the student, not the university.
Sara Blakely: 5 Attributes of an EntrepreneurOM3283
This is a final presentation by a student in John Brown University's OM3283 course. The content of these slides represents the findings and opinions of the student, not the university.
This is a final presentation by a student in John Brown University's OM3283 course. The content of these slides represents the findings and opinions of the student, not the university.
Steve Jobs: How to Become a Successful EntrepreneurOM3283
This is a final presentation by a student in John Brown University's OM3283 course. The content of these slides represents the findings and opinions of the student, not the university.
Ken Blanchard: How to be Successful as an EntrepreneurOM3283
This is a final presentation by a student in John Brown University's OM3283 course. The content of these slides represents the findings and opinions of the student, not the university.
This is a final presentation by a student in John Brown University's OM3283 course. The content of these slides represents the findings and opinions of the student, not the university.
This is a final presentation by a student in John Brown University's OM3283 course. The content of these slides represents the findings and opinions of the student, not the university.
A Most Unlikely Millionaire: Profile of an EntrepreneurOM3283
This is a final presentation by a student in John Brown University's OM3283 course. The content of these slides represents the findings and opinions of the student, not the university.