John Goeken Giant Killer
One guy’s business idea led to the breakup of AT&T. And that wasn’t his only idea.
From This is True for 19 September 2010
business
Known for their business and/or finance abilities.
Nicolas Hayek Swiss businessman
Hayek played a key role in developing the Smart Car, and Smart doesn’t mean what you think it does.
From This is True for 27 June 2010
Richard LaMotta Chipwich inventor
Somebody could have said “You’ll sell a billion!” and they would have been right.
From This is True for 16 May 2010
John Houghtaling Shaky inventor
Houghtaling invented “Magic Fingers”, and made millions.
From This is True for 21 June 2009
Rocky Mountain News The honorable tabloid
Two newspapers couldn’t survive in Denver.
From This is True for 22 February 2009
Betty James Slinky entrepreneur
James was the business brains behind the toy, Slinky.
From This is True for 23 November 2008
Henry Z. Steinway End-of-an-era owner
Steinway was the last in the family to run the namesake company.
From This is True for 14 September 2008