Millionaire Stories

 Carlos Slim Helú, born on January 28, 1940, in Mexico City, is a Mexican business magnate, investor, and philanthropist who has been one of the richest individuals in the world for many years. Slim's business empire spans various sectors, including telecommunications, real estate, mining, retail, and finance, making him a pivotal figure in the global business community. Slim’s journey to immense wealth began early, influenced by his father, Julián Slim Haddad, who was a successful businessman. Carlos studied civil engineering at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) but his keen interest in economics and business led him to start investing and building his portfolio. In the 1980s, Slim made a series of strategic investments during the Mexican economic downturn, purchasing companies at low prices and turning them profitable. His acquisition of the Mexican telephone company Telmex in 1990, after the government privatized it, was a cornerstone of his empire. Telmex, whi...

  Amancio Ortega is a Spanish billionaire and one of the most successful retail entrepreneurs in the world. Born on March 28, 1936, in Busdongo de Arbás, León, Spain, Ortega is best known as the founder of Inditex, the world's largest fashion retailer, which includes the popular Zara brand. Ortega started his career in the clothing industry at a young age, working as a delivery boy for a local shirtmaker. In 1963, he founded Confecciones Goa, a company that produced bathrobes. His big breakthrough came in 1975 when he opened the first Zara store in La Coruña, Galicia. The concept of Zara was revolutionary, offering trendy, affordable fashion that could be rapidly produced and delivered to stores, a model known as "fast fashion." Under Ortega's leadership, Zara expanded rapidly, both within Spain and internationally. The success of Zara led to the formation of Inditex (Industria de Diseño Textil), which now owns several other brands, including Massimo Dutti, Pull &...

Pavel Durov is a Russian entrepreneur best known as the founder of VKontakte (VK), Russia's largest social networking website, and Telegram, a popular messaging app. Born on October 10, 1984, in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg), Russia, Durov has made significant contributions to the technology industry and is recognized for his innovative approach to communication platforms. Durov's entrepreneurial journey began in 2006 when he co-founded VKontakte, often referred to as the "Russian Facebook." VK quickly gained popularity, attracting millions of users across Russia and neighboring countries. Durov's vision for VK was to create a social networking platform that prioritized user privacy and freedom of expression. In 2013, amid political pressure and conflicts with Russian authorities over censorship issues, Durov sold his stake in VKontakte and left Russia. He subsequently founded Telegram Messenger LLP, along with his brother Nikolai Durov and a team of developers...

 Melanie Perkins and Cliff Obrecht are Australian entrepreneurs known for co-founding Canva, a popular online graphic design platform. Their journey from starting Canva in 2012 to building it into a billion-dollar company has been nothing short of remarkable. Melanie Perkins, born in 1987, had a passion for design from a young age. She founded her first company, Fusion Books, while still in university. Fusion Books allowed students to design their own yearbooks online, giving Perkins valuable experience in the world of graphic design and entrepreneurship. In 2007, Perkins met Cliff Obrecht, who would later become her co-founder at Canva. Obrecht, born in 1985, had a background in finance and technology. Together, they shared a vision of democratizing design and making it accessible to everyone, regardless of their skill level or resources. In 2012, Perkins and Obrecht launched Canva, aiming to simplify graphic design through an intuitive online platform. Canva provides users with a...