Gary Hoover
From One Woman’s Passion to Cosmetics Empire: The Estée Lauder Story
Today, the Estée Lauder Companies have become among the most important cosmetics companies in the world—against huge odds and well-established competitors. Estée Lauder was a very real person, born...
The Greatest Technology Entrepreneur in U.S. History? George Eastman
The technologies of today are built upon those of the past, and the superstars of our era would be nothing without the great leaders of the past. We often...
J. C. Penney, the Man: A Life of Perpetual Sharing
From inauspicious beginnings rose one of the great entrepreneurs in American history, a man with unusual dedication and exceptionally high ideals. James Cash Penney, Jr., was born September 16,...
Madam C. J. Walker: The Ultimate Self-Made Woman
The third installment of American Originals highlights the amazing story of Sarah Breedlove, better known as Madam C. J. Walker. She would go from humble beginnings as the daughter of freed slaves to founder of one of the largest hair care and cosmetic companies of the era. Madam C. J. Walker was also a generous philanthropist and used her success to help others overcome adversity and achieve their American Dreams.
Adolph Zukor: The Outsider Whose Vision Changed the Way We See
Adolph Zukor landed on the shores of America with just $40 and ultimately built the empire which we know today as Paramount Pictures. His legacy is one of anticipating the trends, taking innovative risks, and investing in the lives of other leaders — even his competitors.