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Business Biographies: Shaken, Not Stirred … with a Twist
Business Biographies: Shaken, Not Stirred … with a Twist
Business Biographies: Shaken, Not Stirred … with a Twist
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Business Biographies: Shaken, Not Stirred … with a Twist

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Learn life lessons from the expertstwenty-five business leaders who made their marks but did so with a bit of a twist.

In this series of profiles, author Stephen K. Troy takes a detailed look at people who walked down nontraditional paths to achieve success. Many of these leaders are no longer celebrated or remembered, but their achievements changed the course of business and continue to influence society.

Youll learn about the unassuming billionaire who gave away his entire fortune during his lifetime to better the world. Not everyone was so generous; one scoundrel stole billions. Some are more obscure than others, and this text brings their accomplishments to light. Leaders profiled include Aaron Burr, Henry Ford, John Ringling, Robert Morris, Frank Woolworth, Forrest Mars Sr., Daniel Ludwig, Iva Kreuger and many more.

Whether you are a student, a business leader, or someone considering a career in business, youll be entertained, informed, and educated as you read Business Biographies: Shaken, Not Stirred With a Twist.

LanguageEnglish
PublisheriUniverse
Release dateFeb 8, 2011
ISBN9781450283267
Business Biographies: Shaken, Not Stirred … with a Twist
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Stephen Troy

Stephen Troy is an accomplished business executive, lecturer, author and founder & CEO of AeroFund Financial, Inc. (AFI). As Chief Executive Officer of AFI for over 30 years, Mr. Troy established AeroFund Financial as a prominent national finance company that provides secured loans to small and medium-sized businesses. Mr. Troy has recently expanded AFI to include the new FinTech division, AeroPay Express, (www.aeropayexpress.com) an innovative 21st century supply chain, early pay service. Mr. Troy is also the founder and chairman of AeroBank, the first national business bank to have been approved by United States government Office of the Comptroller of Currency to operate solely on the internet. He is the author of two bestselling books, “Business Biographies, Shaken Not Stirred….With a Twist,” interesting stories of famous business leaders over the years, and “Would a Maharajah Sleep Here?” chronicling 5 star luxury travel around the world. Mr Troy is a regular guest lecturer at Santa Clara University’s Leavey School of Business and he sits on the University’s Advisory Board, Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Mr. Troy attended the University of Miami where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration majoring in Finance with a minor in History.

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