Archive for the ‘Business’ Category

Michael Dell is an American businessman and the founder and CEO of Dell, Inc. While at the University of Texas at Austin, he started a computer company called PC's Limited in room 2713 of twenty-seven story residence hall Dobie Center. The company became successful enough that, with the help of an additional ... Full story

Bill Gates III is an American business magnate, philanthropist, and chairman of Microsoft, the software company he founded with Paul Allen. Bill Gates is ranked consistently one of the world's wealthiest people and the wealthiest overall as of 2009. During his career at Microsoft, Gates held the positions of CEO and chief ... Full story

Eric E. Schmidt is the Chairman and CEO of Google Inc. Early in his career, Eric Schmidt held a series of technical positions with IT companies, including Bell Labs, Zilog and Xerox’s famed Palo Alto Research Center (PARC). He joined Sun Microsystems in 1983, led its Java development efforts and rose to ... Full story

Carly Fiorina is an American businesswoman. Fiorina served as chief executive officer of Hewlett-Packard from 1999 to 2005 and previously was as an executive vice president at AT&T, where she coordinated the spinoff and initial public offering of Lucent. Fiorina was considered one of the most powerful women in business during her ... Full story

Hugh Hefner, sometimes known simply as Hef, is an American magazine publisher, founder and Chief Creative Officer of Playboy Enterprises. Hefner promoted in his magazine and two TV shows he hosted, Playboy's Penthouse (1959–1960) and Playboy After Dark (1969–1970). In 1989, he married Playmate of the Year Kimberley Conrad and had two sons, Marston ... Full story

Russell Simmons is an American entrepreneur, the co-founder, with Rick Rubin, of the pioneering hip-hop label Def Jam, founder of another label, Russell Simmons Music Group, and creator of the clothing fashion line Phat Farm. Russell Simmons is the older brother of Rev. Joseph Simmons, better known as "Run" of Run-DMC. In January 2009 ... Full story

Donald Trump is an American business magnate, socialite, author and television personality. He is the Chairman and CEO of the Trump Organization, a US-based real-estate developer. Donald Trump is also the founder of Trump Entertainment Resorts, which operates numerous casinos and hotels across the world. Trump's extravagant lifestyle and outspoken manner have made ... Full story

Ivanka Trump is an American businesswoman, socialite, heiress, and fashion model. Ivanka is the daughter of Ivana and Donald Trump, and is currently Vice President of Real Estate Development and Acquisitions at the Trump Organization. Before working for her father, she worked for Forest City Enterprises. Ivanka Trump joined forces with Dynamic Diamond Corp., ... Full story

Jack Welch, Jr. is the former Chairman and CEO of General Electric between 1981 and 2001. Welch gained a solid reputation for uncanny business acumen and unique leadership strategies at GE. Jack Welch remains a highly regarded figure in business circles due to his innovative management strategies and leadership style. During the early 1980s ... Full story

Joan Rivers began her career as a comedian, actress, and talk show host, and over time has transitioned to businesswoman. She was originally known as a comedian that joked about herself and other celebrities. On Feb. 17, 1965, Joan got a big break by making her first appearance on The Tonight Show with its ... Full story