Stories of successful entrepreneurs in the world

Entrepreneurship is a risky but potentially rewarding endeavor. According to the online course Entrepreneurship Essentials, 50 percent of startups last five years, and just 25 percent survive

“For every or Uber, there are scores of companies few can remember,” says Harvard Business School Professor William Sahlman in Entrepreneurship Essentials.

So, what separates successful ventures from those that fail?

10 successful entrepreneurs

“When a company succeeds, it’s because it has discovered and made the right moves along the way,” Sahlman says. “It has found out how to create and capture customer value.”

If you’re exploring entrepreneurship or in the early stages of launching a venture, it’s important to learn from others to avoid common pitfalls and discover which decisions impacted a company’s survival.

Here are four stories of successful entrepreneurs to inspire your entrepreneurial journey.

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