Transformative Entrepreneurs

Provides a fascinating perspective on those enterprises and entrepreneurs that have changed the landscape of society while highlighting the challenges and excitement of launching new innovative businesses. Meticulously researched with fresh insights into the entrepreneurial process, Jeffrey Harris brings the in-depth perceptions from his nearly thirty years of venture capital experience to provide a thorough understanding of the transformative ideas and leadership abilities that separate the winners and losers. From Fred Smith's Federal Express to Hugh Hefner's Playboy, and Ted Turner's CNN to Steve Jobs' Apple, the pioneering business models and execution skills of the founders come to life providing an inspirational lens for those chasing the dream.
Great entrepreneurs included are:
Josiah Wedgwood
George Eastman
Henry Ford
Christo and Jeane-Claude
Walt Disney
Hugh Hefner
Steve Jobs
Howard Schultz
Larry Page and Sergey Brin
Robert Swanson and Dr. Herb Boyer An examination of the world's greatest innovators provides an understanding of the entrepreneurial process behind the creation of the most innovative new enterprises

An examination of the world's greatest innovators provides an understanding of the entrepreneurial process behind the creation of the most innovative new enterprises

IntroductionChanging The LandscapeTrue GritNew Horses For Old CoursesHolistic ModelsVenturesome CapitalFailure Is An OptionBad BoysThe Big WhiffThe Epitome of InnovationNoble EndeavorsLand Of The Free, Home Of The BraveGovernment Matters

Meticulously researched with fresh insights into the entrepreneurial process, Jeffrey Harris brings the in-depth perceptions from his nearly thirty years of venture capital experience to provide a thorough understanding of the transformative ideas and leadership abilities that separate the winners and losers.