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JEFFREY SPRECHER BUSINESS STORY
Warren Buffett’s business invested $35 million in a struggling electricity company; Jeffrey Sprecher bought the near-bankrupt firm for $1,000 in 1997 and built an $85 billion giant- Globalisation 2.0, can it be furrowed home?
- In 2011, a Kentucky couple Tori Gerbig and her husband Chris put $300 into an eBay clothing side hustle called Pink Lily; 10 years later, sales hit $141 million
- Three brothers pooled $1,000 to start an English muffin side hustle in 2014; it reached its first $100,000 month in its second year and became an eight-figure companyFounded in 2014 with just a $1,000 investment, Stone & Skillet was born from the vision of three brothers dedicated to crafting quality Eng...30 Sep, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
- In 2019, Kentucky entrepreneur Caleb Ashton started flipping games with $500; 7 years later, his business hit $4 millionWith just a $500 investment, Caleb Ashton launched QuickFlips in 2024, embracing the world of reselling. Specializing in video games, conso...30 Sep, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
- In 2015, a Pennsylvania couple spent $50 on a used mixer for a side hustle; years later, their cookie brand grew into a multimillion-dollar dessert company shipping nationwideDoug and Sara Taylor began baking cookies together in 2015 while getting to know each other, eventually purchasing a $50 mixer on Facebook ...30 Sep, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
- Zomato employees once took a 20% salary cut when times were tough. That later became a 30X fortune, recalls ex-stafferDuring Covid, Zomato employees accepted salary cuts after the company’s food delivery business nearly shut down and it had only 45 days of ...30 Sep, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
- The spirit of enterprise: How Jaipur’s MSMEs and startups are reshaping Rajasthan’s global ambitionsJaipur’s MSMEs and startups are contributing to Rajasthan's economy and strengthening its global exports. To understand the landscape and r...30 Sep, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
- This Singapore airport is the "best $1.5 billion investment ever made". Why did Lee Kuan Yew think so?Singapore's first prime minister Lee Kuan Yew considered Changi airport as the best $1.5 billion dollar investment the country has ever mad...30 Sep, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
- How did a 21-Year-old turn a $10 middle-school challenge into a sneaker reselling business making up to $280,000 a month while still living at home?At 21, he can make up to $280,000 a month reselling sneakers, yet his path to that income started with much smaller deals. He was selling c...29 Sep, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
- Teacher quits classroom after making $35,807 dog walking on the side, now she works 15-20 hours a week, earns up to $4,500 monthlyAfter dedicating five years to teaching, Kaitlyn Ballard successfully pivoted her part-time pet-sitting gig into a thriving full-time caree...29 Sep, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
- Once Mumbai restaurant was about to close with Rs 18 lakh in debt. One call from Anushka Sharma changed its fate, and now it earns Rs 2 crore per monthAfter experiencing losses and accruing debt of Rs 18 lakh, Delhi Se, a small Chembur chole bhature store, was on the verge of closing. Afte...29 Sep, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
- Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez backed three brothers’ coffee dream and then came a $500 Million valuationJennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez were among the investors who backed the company behind Super Coffee. The bottled-coffee brand was started...28 Sep, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
- Small Habit That Changed Their Finances: Elon Musk saved up money as a child to buy a gadget that taught him a life changing business lessonLong before Elon Musk built Tesla and SpaceX, he was saving his allowance for months to buy a computer. With the help of his father coverin...28 Sep, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
- Michigan-born TV producer claimed she was heir to family behind F-15 Eagle, defrauded banks of nearly $30 million and vanished: Meet Mary Carole McDonnell, now on FBI’s Most Wanted listMary Carole McDonnell is a former television producer who is now a fugitive wanted by the FBI. She allegedly committed fraud involving near...28 Sep, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
- Trump-Xi dinner: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, Huang, Nadella among star-studded guest listBillionaires and leaders from the technology sector gathered at the White House for a state dinner. This event hosted Chinese President Xi ...25 Sep, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
- 'American Horror Story': Jessica Lange returns as Season 13 set to premiere on Thursday - Check full release schedule and how to watch live in USAmerican Horror Story is making a chilling comeback for its Season 13, introducing a highly anticipated crossover event with fan-favorite c...24 Sep, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
- Ina Garten reveals her new career challenge as she weighs her Food Network future - here's why she says, 'I’m jumping off the cliff'Ina Garten is embarking on a new journey with her podcast 'Happy Hour With Ina Garten'. She reflects on her career transition and explains ...23 Sep, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
- How one email cost a 77-year-old retiree $390,000 and his retirement plansJeffrey Maas, a 77-year-old retiree, lost his life savings after falling for a scam. He received a fake email about an antivirus charge tha...23 Sep, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
- In 2019, South Africa put 700 kg of waste plastic into a 300-metre road; Jeffreys Bay turned discarded packaging into its asphalt surfaceIn 2019, South Africa put 700 kg of waste plastic into a 300-metre road; Jeffreys Bay turned discarded packaging into its asphalt surface. ...19 Sep, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
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