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Entrepreneur

Pioneering Paths: The Legacy of Mike Lazaridis

Mihal “Mike” Lazaridis, a titan of Canadian entrepreneurship renowned for co-founding BlackBerry and pioneering investments in quantum computing, has left an indelible mark on both the technological and academic landscapes. Born on March 14, 1961, in Istanbul, Turkey, to Pontic…

Oprah Winfrey: From Adversity to Empowerment

“I don’t think of myself as a businesswoman,” said Oprah Winfrey in 2002. Well, Forbes magazine certainly does. She’s made their rich list every year since 1995. An abuse survivor born to a teenage mum and raised in poverty, the…

Pavel Durov: The Maverick Innovator Behind Telegram Messenger

Have you heard of Telegram Messenger? It’s not just a competitor to WhatsApp and Facebook; it’s a platform that outshines them in many aspects. And at its core stands Pavel Durov, the visionary founder often dubbed “The Russian Mark Zuckerberg”….

Rami Bitar: Transforming Lebanon’s Supermarket Industry as a Visionary Entrepreneur

In the ever-evolving world of business, there are individuals who stand out for their exceptional vision, determination, and unwavering commitment to success. One such remarkable entrepreneur is Mr. Rami Bitar, the driving force behind the meteoric rise of Tawfeer Supermarkets…