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From Rejected Teacher to E‑Commerce Titan

From Rejected Teacher to E‑Commerce Titan

From Rejected Teacher to E‑Commerce Titan Sarah Williams
Published on: 12/01/2026

Jack Ma transformed from a school English teacher facing repeated rejections into the founder of Alibaba Group.

Leadership InsightsBusiness StrategyBusiness GrowthInnovation
 From Bedroom Startup to a 100-Year Brand

From Bedroom Startup to a 100-Year Brand

 From Bedroom Startup to a 100-Year Brand Sarah Williams
Published on: 05/01/2026

Discover how teenager Ben Francis turned a bedroom sewing hobby into Gymshark, a £1.2B fitness brand built on innovation, community, and relentless perseverance.

TransformationBusiness StrategyBusiness GrowthInnovation
How Phil Knight Turned Blue Ribbon Sports into Nike

How Phil Knight Turned Blue Ribbon Sports into Nike

How Phil Knight Turned Blue Ribbon Sports into Nike Sarah Williams
Published on: 29/12/2025

Discover how Phil Knight co-founded Nike and built it into a global athletic brand, blending vision, grit, and relentless innovation.

TransformationBusiness StrategyBusiness GrowthInnovation
How Candle Shack Became a Beacon for the Home Fragrance Industry

How Candle Shack Became a Beacon for the Home Fragrance Industry

How Candle Shack Became a Beacon for the Home Fragrance IndustrySarah Williams
Published on: 22/12/2025

Discover how Candle Shack grew from a family kitchen project into one of Europe’s leading candle-making suppliers.

TransformationBusiness StrategyBusiness GrowthInnovation