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Discover inspiring stories of founders who changed the world with their ideas and determination.

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Book cover for Ole Kirk Kristiansen: Founder of LEGO

Ole Kirk Kristiansen: Founder of LEGO

Learn how Ole Kirk Kristiansen built the beloved LEGO company brick by brick.

4.8(51 reviews)
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Book cover for Phil Knight: Founder of Nike

Phil Knight: Founder of Nike

Discover the journey of Phil Knight and the creation of the iconic Nike brand.

4.8(52 reviews)
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Book cover for Pleasant Rowland: Founder of American Girl

Pleasant Rowland: Founder of American Girl

Meet Pleasant Rowland, the woman who turned her love of history and books into a timeless brand.

4.8(48 reviews)
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Melanie Perkins

Founder of Canva

Reed Hastings

Founder of Reed Hastings

Sara Blakely

Founder of Spanx

Jensen Huang

Founder of Jensen Huang

Dharmesh Shah

Founder of Dharmesh Shah

Nick Woodman

Founder of GoPro

Markus Persson

Founder of Markus Persson

Daniel Ek

Founder of Daniel Ek

What Makes These Books Fun to Read?

Eye-Opening Adventures

Each founder's journey has surprise twists, comical bumps, and moments when everything nearly goes off track.

Relatable Failures

Nobody's perfect. Read how they handled setbacks and used them to grow stronger.

Childhood Clues

Find out what these founders were like as kids. Some had big imaginations, others loved tinkering or making games in their backyard.

Easily Digestible

Short chapters mean you can dip in for ten minutes or keep reading for an hour—whatever suits you.

Lighthearted Style

We keep it fun and fresh, so you'll laugh a little while learning new things.

We believe learning can happen in big events or small, everyday details. Pick a title, read a chapter (or three), and see which parts spark your own imagination. When you turn the page, you'll find stories that are easy to read, full of personality, and might just inspire your next idea.