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In the late 19th century, a young pharmacist named Caleb Bradham had a vision to create a drink that would aid digestion and boost energy. Little did he know that his brainchild, Pepsi-Cola, would one day become a global beverage giant, rivaling the likes of Coca-Cola. The Birth of Pepsi-Cola In 1893, Caleb Bradham created…
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It was the year 1904, and Amadeo Giannini, a young Italian immigrant, had a vision to provide financial services to the ordinary people of San Francisco. With a modest investment of $150,000, Giannini founded the Bank of Italy, which would eventually become one of the largest banks in the world – Bank of America. As…
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It was a typical Seattle day, gray and drizzly, when I first heard the story of Paul Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft. I was sitting in a small café, sipping on a cup of coffee, when an old friend, who had worked with Allen, began to recount his tale. The Early YearsBorn in 1953, Paul…
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Once upon a time, in the bustling city of Mumbai, a young boy named Rakesh Jhunjhunwala sat at the dinner table, listening intently to his father discuss the stock market. His father, an income tax officer, often spoke about stocks and investments, sparking a curiosity in young Rakesh. Little did anyone know, this boy would…
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