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In 2022, Elon Musk became the largest shareholder of Twitter, securing a 9.1% stake in the company. When it came time to finance his $44 billion acquisition of the platform, Musk reached out to Larry Ellison—Oracle’s co-founder and a trusted ally—with a straightforward text request. Ellison didn’t just express confidence in Musk’s vision; he backed it with a massive $1 billion investment, contributing to a larger $7.14 billion funding round finalized on May 5, 2022. It’s incredible to think about committing $1 billion through a simple text message. It just goes to show: your network truly is your networth.

How The Luxe Collective Fashion Brothers Built a £9M Empire from £1,200 👈 In 2018, Ben Gallagher (17) and Joe Gallagher (21) set out on a mission with just £1,200. Their vision? To create a luxury resale platform that blends sustainability and accessibility 👜👟 From their bedroom to industry leaders generating £9 MILLION annually, their journey so far has been nothing short of extraordinary. But it wasn’t without setbacks… This isn’t just a success story — it’s proof that with passion, resilience and a vision, anything is possible. #LuxeCollective #Entrepreneurship #StartupStory #SustainableFashion #Entrepreneur #entrepreneurs #founders #founder #startup #startups #startuplife #business

'𝙔𝙤𝙪’𝙫𝙚 𝙜𝙤𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙧 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮.' Steve Jobs believed that understanding and prioritising the customer’s needs was the key to building truly revolutionary products. It’s not about what you can create—it’s about what people need and love. #SteveJobs #Apple #CustomerFirst #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #BusinessWisdom #StartupMindset #Leadership #startup #entrepreneurs

'𝙊𝙗𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙧 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚.’ In an interview in 1999, Bezos stresses that in order to succeed in business, entrepreneurs must focus on ease of use, low prices, great selection, and top-notch service—believing that's how you build a business customers love. Jeff believed that delivering value at every step, with the customer at the core provides you with the best chance of success. #JeffBezos #EntrepreneurMindset #StartupTips #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurs #business #startup #startups #startuplife

Spanx founder Sara Blakely’s 5 tips for starting a business👇   1️⃣ Visualise your success – Take a “Polaroid picture” of where you’re headed and be clear about your goals. 2️⃣ Trust your gut – Advisors are great, but always check in with yourself along the way. 3️⃣ Be authentic – Consumers connect with real, honest brands. Stay true to who you are. 4️⃣ Embrace what you don’t know – It’s your greatest asset and ensures you’ll do things differently. 5️⃣ Be careful with feedback – Don’t seek validation just for reassurance; it can stop million-dollar ideas before they start. #SaraBlakely #EntrepreneurTips #StartupAdvice #Businessadvice #Spanx #Entrepreneurship #startup #entrepreneur #entrepreneurs

Everyone knows Steve Jobs, but not many know about the tech giant who gave him his first break... In 1967, Steve Jobs was a 12-year-old kid with a passion for electronics, building a frequency counter for a school project. He had curiosity and ambition but no parts or connections. That’s where 𝘽𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙃𝙚𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙩 comes into the story. Hewlett, the co-founder of HP and one of Silicon Valley’s pioneers, received a call from a 12-year-old Jobs at 11pm, and didn’t just offer Steve the parts, but he offered him a summer job at HP, giving him access to mentors, skills, and experiences that shaped his future. Bill Hewlett wasn’t just a mentor to Jobs—he was the one who sparked the courage in young Steve Jobs to dream bigger and set him on the path to transform the tech world forever. #billhewlett #stevejobs #HP #apple #stevewozniak #startup #startups #founders #founder #founderstories #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurs #business

Tim Cook on Steve Jobs - ‘𝙃𝙚 𝙩𝙖𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮.’ Cook reflects on Jobs’ management wisdom: ✔️ “Small, focused teams can achieve incredible innovation.” ✔️ “Surround yourself with people who challenge you and bring skills you don’t have.” ✔️ “Be willing to change your mind when new evidence presents itself.” Cook admired Jobs’ ability to pivot instantly, a rare skill that left a lasting impact on Apple’s leadership and culture. #TimCook #SteveJobs #leadership #Innovation #Apple #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurs #entrepreneur #business #businessadvice

The Exact Moment a £1 Billion Deal Was Closed—Caught on Camera! 🤯 #Entrepreneurship #entrepreneurs #entrepreneur #business #businessadvice #startup #startups #startuplife

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 £𝟗𝐊 𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 £𝟏𝟐𝐌 𝐚 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 😳 This is PerfectTed Dragons’ Den Story 👇 In October 2021, PerfectTed started as a bold energy drink idea. Just months later, Teddie got the call: ‘Dragons’ Den wants you in 5 days!’ Armed with determination and a standout pitch, the founders secured a deal with Steven Bartlett. At the time, they were making £9K a month. Fast forward to today: PerfectTed is generating over £1M a month! 🤯 From £27K the month they filmed to £400K after the episode aired, their growth has been nothing short of explosive. PerfectTed isn’t just an energy drink; it’s a matcha movement 💪 #investor #PerfectTed #DragonsDen #StartupSuccess #Entrepreneurship #entrepreneurs #entrepreneur #business #startup #startups #startuplife #startupstory

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 £𝟗𝐊 𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 £𝟏𝟐𝐌 𝐚 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 😳 This is PerfectTed’s Dragons’ Den Story 👇 In October 2021, PerfectTed started as a bold energy drink idea. Just months later, Teddie got the call: ‘Dragons’ Den wants you in 5 days!’ Armed with determination and a standout pitch, the founders secured a deal with Steven Bartlett. At the time, they were making £9K a month. Fast forward to today: PerfectTed is generating over £1M a month! 🤯 From £27K the month they filmed to £400K after the episode aired, their growth has been nothing short of explosive. PerfectTed isn’t just an energy drink; it’s a matcha movement 💪 #investor #PerfectTed #DragonsDen #StartupSuccess #Entrepreneurship #entrepreneurs #entrepreneur #business #startup #startups #startuplife #startupstory