One of these people is Jeff Bezos. His business is absolutely massive and I’m sure you’ve heard of him. I’m also a fan of other entrepreneurs like David Aguilar and Rand Fishkin. I’ve interviewed them on my blog before and they’re great guys to talk to. They’re very open to sharing their knowledge and experiences. I think this is what makes them so amazing.
Dr. Philip Cutler
Known as the father of digital marketing, Philip Kotler has made a name for himself in the field of marketing. He has published a number of books and has given numerous talks all over the world. He is a Professor of International Marketing at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He has written a large number of articles and is the author of the book “Marketing Management: Analysis, Planning, and Control” which is still considered to be one of the most influential business textbooks of all time.
According to the American Marketing Association, Philip Kotler has been called the ‘Father of Modern Marketing’. In addition, he has been awarded the Sheth Foundation Medal for Exceptional Contribution to Marketing Scholarship and Practice.
He has also been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from Leaders International. He was also voted the third ‘Guru’ in the top thirty gurus of management. He and his wife Nancy are the proud parents of nine grandchildren. They have been married for over 55 years and have donated a significant portion of their glass collection to the Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, Florida.
David Aguilar
During his childhood, David Aguilar Amphoux, born with Poland syndrome, began playing with LEGOs. As a kid, he discovered a talent for inventing. He began to design his own prosthetic arm. His first prosthetic, made from LEGO bricks, was created when he was nine years old.
During his teenage years, Aguilar designed a more advanced version of his prosthetic. He then went on to make the world’s first fully functional LEGO prosthetic. The Mk-I model set a Guinness World Record and became popular on social media. It was built using a Lego Technic Air Race Jet kit. It allowed the user to pick up objects with a pincer-like grip. The Mk-II model also included a motor, which strengthened the grip.
In the future, Aguilar plans to make models with all fingers moving independently, and with the elbow moving. He will also try his hand at 3D printing.
Rand Fishkin
During the past decade, Rand Fishkin has been at the forefront of some of the best and most popular digital marketing software and services on the market. He has helped lead the charge for several startups and has shaped the growth strategy for Moz, one of the largest and most recognizable names in SEO.
He is a frequent keynote speaker and author of numerous books, most notably Lost and Founder: A Painfully Honest Field Guide to the Startup World. He has also been named the “Father of Digital Marketing” by many.
In addition to being a tech genius, he is also an entrepreneur. He has started numerous companies and has launched the newest product, an audience intelligence tool called Sparktoro.
The Sparktoro website allows users to get a glimpse of what their audiences and followers are watching and reading, demonstrating the old adage that content is king.
Jeff Bezos
Inventor, entrepreneur, and internet billionaire Jeff Bezos is one of the founders of Amazon, which is the largest online retail business in the world. He is also the founder of the reusable launch vehicle company Blue Origin.
The story of how Jeff Bezos became an inventor starts when he was a child. He spent his summers fixing windmills at his grandfather’s ranch in Cotulla, Texas. He then went to Princeton University where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He graduated as the valedictorian of his class. He then headed to Wall Street where he worked for several companies. He became the youngest senior vice president of D.E. Shaw & Co.
He met MacKenzie Tuttle, who would become an integral part of Amazon’s founding. She was an analyst for D.E. Shaw and was a strong supporter of the company and her husband. She was also the first accountant for the company. She published her first novel in 2005.
