Transformative entrepreneurs
Subtitle: how Walt Disney, Steve Jobs, Muhammad Yunus, and other innovators succeeded
By: by Jeffrey A. Harris
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 2012
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780230340268
Subjects: BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / New Business Enterprises; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Entrepreneurship; Success in business; Businesspeople; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Business Development; Technological innovations; Case studies; Entrepreneurship
Description: "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 WedgwoodGeorge EastmanHenry FordChristo and Jeane-ClaudeWalt DisneyHugh HefnerSteve JobsHoward SchultzLarry Page and Sergey BrinRobert Swanson and Dr. Herb Boyer"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note:; title: Introduction * Chapter 1: Changing The Landscape * Chapter 2:True Grit * Chapter 3:New Horses For Old Courses * Chapter 4: Holistic Models * Chapter 5: Venturesome Capital * Chapter 6:Failure Is An Option * Chapter 7:Bad Boys * Chapter 8: The Big Whiff * Chapter 9: The Epitome of Innovation * Chapter 10: Noble Endeavors * Chapter 11: Land Of The Free, Home Of The Brave * Chapter 12: Government Matters.