Everything’s possible. The only way to win is to choose the light in a world full of negativity. Chris Gardner is living proof that life is what we make it. Once, Gardner was a homeless man who became an inspirational, successful figure. He is the man behind the story of the Hollywood film, “The Pursuit … Read more
Plenty of guides out there tell you how to invest large sums of money that you already have, and for those who have little to spare, it can be frustrating. This investment fund needs a $5,000 minimum; that property needs a 10% deposit—you get the picture. But where do you start if you don’t have … Read more
Entrepreneur Aaron Tan was going to start a business. As a former venture capitalist who spent his twenties investing in start-ups across the U.S. and Southeast Asia, Tan learned early on to evaluate companies based on their current model and ability to scale. So when he saw momentum growing in the auto industry in the mid-2010s, … Read more
Jack Cowin is a guy who’s been around the block. At the age of 79, the Canadian-Australian entrepreneur has managed to amass a net worth nearing $5 billion USD—an impressive fortune that a handful of key achievements has defined: introducing Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) to our sunburnt shores circa 1969—for which we’re eternally grateful—and establishing Hungry … Read more
Getting the right degree from the right school is essential if you come from a specific high-achieving background. Everything you do from nursery school onward is directed at receiving that crucial fat envelope from the university of your dreams. But super-entrepreneur Elon Musk has a message for degree-obsessed young people and companies desperate to hire … Read more
Aaron Tan has experience running businesses as the co-founder and CEO of the $1 billion vehicle marketplace Carro as well as a previous start-up investor. But if he could give other aspiring businesspeople any advice, it would be to team up with someone. “I’m not sure if I’m competent to offer general advice.” But I … Read more
With just $500, Philomina Kane launched Kin Clothing in 2020. The business made $355,000 in sales this year. According to Philomena Kane, stress was causing her hair to fall out. When Kane was a Princeton University freshman majoring in biology eight years ago, she was feeling the pressure. She then completely shaved off her hair, … Read more
Two years ago, while many of her peers at Columbia University were busy picking majors, cramming for finals, and running to part-time jobs, Cami Téllez was quietly building a multi-million dollar company. Téllez founded Parade, a direct-to-consumer intimates brand, while she was an undergraduate at Columbia, alongside her business partner Jack DeFuria, who was also … Read more
The first thing you notice upon entering Graham Stephan’s Las Vegas house is a large 310-gallon aquarium. The favorite property of the YouTube star is unmistakable: it has color-changing lights, coral reefs, and colorful fish. The $45,000 he invested in the aquarium, filtration system, and marine life is what he refers to as a “pure … Read more
Ishaan Thakur, 14, and his sister Aanya, 9, spent the summer developing a successful cryptocurrency mining business. Ishaan tells CNBC Make It, “We started out because we wanted to learn something new about technology—and also make a few bucks along the way. According to Ishaan, the siblings generate over $30,000 each month mining three different … Read more