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Uberpreneurs how to create innovative global businesses and transform human societies /

Exploring the lives and achievements of 36 extraordinary individuals from across 18 nations and every continent, this books champions innovators: the disruptive individuals whose heroic visions and indomitable spirits are redefining the economic and social structure of our world.

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Main Authors: Andrews, Peter
Group Author: Wood, Fiona
Published:
Literature type: Electronic Software eBook
Language: English
Subjects:
Entrepreneurship > Case studies
Executive ability > Case studies
International business enterprises > Management > Case studies
Industries > Social aspects > Case studies
Entrepreneurship
Business innovation
Small businesses & self-employed
Business and Management
Online Access: http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9781137376152
Summary: Exploring the lives and achievements of 36 extraordinary individuals from across 18 nations and every continent, this books champions innovators: the disruptive individuals whose heroic visions and indomitable spirits are redefining the economic and social structure of our world.
'This is a book packed with energy, hope, and power. By focusing on the trajectories of some of the most extraordinary entrepreneurs of our time, Andrews and Wood remind us of the immense transformative power of individuals relative to governments and other institutions.' - Yves Tiberghien, Director, Institute of Asian Research, University of British Columbia 'For someone who has witnessed the challenges to success in both the academic world and private enterprise, Uberpreneurs offers a unique and insightful perspective on the vital ingredients of leadership and vision.' - John Shine AO FAA,
Item Description: Electronic book text.
Epublication based on: 9781137376145.
Carrier Form: 338 p. : 14 ill.
ISBN: 9781137376152 :
1137376155 :
CLC: F272.91
Contents: 1. Uberpreneurs. Overtakers! PART I BIG BUSINESS 2. Sofas, Spirits and Skirts - Ingvar Kamprad - IKEA - Chuck Feeney - Duty Free Shoppers Group - Amancio Ortega - Zara 3. Building Hope and Pride - Mo Ibrahim - Celtel - Liu Yonghao - New Hope - Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw - Biocon 4. Space Invasion - Richard Branson - Virgin Group, Virgin Galactic - Jeff Bezos - Amazon Inc, Blue Origin - Elon Musk - Tesla Motors, SpaceX PART II HIGH TECHNOLOGY 5. Speed Bytes - Bill Gates - Microsoft - Larry Page - Google - Niklas Zennstrom - Skype 6. From Helix to Helico - George Rathmann - Amgen - Craig Venter - J C

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