Famous Business

American businessman who transformed McDonald's from a small restaurant chain into a global fast-food corporation and owned the San Diego Padres

French political economist and diplomat regarded as a chief architect of European unity and a founding father of the European Union

French aviator, engineer, and inventor known for making the first aeroplane flight across the English Channel and pioneering modern aircraft controls

American pharmacist and chemist who invented Coca-Cola as an attempt to alleviate his chronic pain and morphine addiction

American frontiersman and showman who founded Buffalo Bill's Wild West, a spectacle that popularized the image of the American Old West

American educator and author best known for his influential book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

American entrepreneur and business magnate who co-founded Walmart and Sam's Club, pioneering discount retail in small towns and building the world's largest corporation

American business executive and former CEO of YouTube, known for her early role at Google and spearheading the acquisition and growth of YouTube

American banker and philanthropist who served as CEO of Chase Manhattan and expanded its global reach, while also leading the Rockefeller family's philanthropic ventures

American newspaper publisher whose empire shaped popular media and whose life inspired Citizen Kane

American actor, screenwriter, director, and producer known for his swashbuckling silent film roles and for being "The King of Hollywood"

African-American educator, author, and orator who founded the Tuskegee Institute and advocated for Black progress through education and entrepreneurship

American astronomer who founded Lowell Observatory, popularized the idea of Martian canals, and initiated the search that led to the discovery of Pluto

American exercise instructor, fitness and nutrition guru, and motivational speaker known as the 'Godfather of Fitness'

German businessman and archaeologist known for excavating the presumed site of Troy and other Mycenaean sites, advocating for the historicity of Homer's Iliad

American actor, screenwriter, and director known for his charismatic presence in films such as Deliverance and Smokey and the Bandit, and for a diverse career in entertainment and sports

American comedian, actress, producer, and studio executive, renowned for her television work and as one of the most influential women of the 20th century

American astronaut and politician who was the first American to orbit Earth and served as a U.S. Senator

American businessman, computer programmer, and investor who co-founded Microsoft Corporation and was a renowned philanthropist

American politician, military officer, and writer who served as the only President of the Confederate States during the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865

American politician and diplomat who served twice as Secretary of Defense, notably as both the youngest and oldest individual in that role, and held various key positions across several administrations

American showman, businessman, and politician who co-founded the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus and was known for promoting celebrated hoaxes

American comic book writer, editor, publisher, and producer known for his extensive work with Marvel Comics, transforming it into a dominant force in both comics and film

American actress and businessperson known for her roles as strong, aspirational women and for her influential career spanning decades from the flapper era to later film and television appearances, rising to become one of the highest-paid women in the United States