Famous Startup Companies/Brands
Founded in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports, this athletic brand later rebranded and became known for its "Just Do It" slogan and iconic swoosh logo.
What is Nike?
A person who starts a business/the activity of starting businesses for profit
What is an Entrepreneur?
Individuals that believe their talents or skills can be developed through hard work
What is a growth mindset?
This Scottish beer company, known for its rebellious and eccentric marketing, released a 55%-alcohol beer called The End of History in 2017. It was packaged in taxidermied roadkill.
What is Brewdog?
Founder of SpaceX and owner of Twitter (X) and Tesla. Started SpaceX by using his money in stocks from paypal to make spaceflight more affordable.
Who is Elon Musk?
This company, started by Jeff Bezos in a garage in 1994, began as an online bookstore before becoming an e-commerce giant.
What is Amazon?
To propose a business idea, usually with the goal of obtaining a contract or funding
What is a Pitch?
Entrepreneurship education and skills can be developed and learned.
What can be learned or taught entrepreneurship mindset?
This Australian startup allows travelers to pay to attend strangers' weddings, allowing couples to offset costs while offering guests an immersive cultural experience
What is Join My Wedding?
Founder of Facebook. This company originally was meant as a social media platform for Harvard students, but became so popular that they expanded it to everyone.
Who is Mark Zucherburg?
This cloud computing and video conferencing company surged in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, becoming a household name.
What is Zoom?
Wealth or assets available to invest in a project or business
What is Capital?
To make good use of something.
What is taking advantage of an opportunity?
This now-closed Utah-based startup became famous for developing Ghost Radar, a smartphone app that claimed to detect paranormal activity using a device’s sensors.
What is Spud Pickles?
Founders of Apple. This company originally started in this person's parent’s garage and the first product to sell was Apple 1, which was a motherboard.
Who are Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak?
Founded 1998 in Vancouver, Canada, this athletic apparel brand became a global phenomenon with its high-end yoga pants and focus on the exercise trend.
What is Lululemon?
An organization or space dedicated to supporting new business ventures
What is an Incubator?
Take risks.
What is needed to be done to succeed when taking opportunities?
This startup offers a practical solution for dog owners. It sells a square of fake grass to a waste containment system, allowing pets to relieve themselves indoors.
What is a Pet Loo?
Founders of Google. This company originally developed into google after a computer science research project these students did at Stanford University.
Who is Sergey Brin and Larry Page?
This denim brand, founded in 1853 during the California Gold Rush, became famous for its durable jeans and signature red tag.
What is Levi's?
An organization or project that promotes or supports the fast growth of small businesses
What is an Accelerator?
Enhancing your career through other professionals.
What is a benefit of networking?
This California-based startup developed a line of convertible shoes seamlessly transitioning from heels to flats, offering both fashion and function for busy women.
What is Pashion Footwear?
Founder of Spanx. This company originally started by wanting to create shapewear for women. She wanted something that was not pantyhose to look smoother under pants.
Who is Sara Blakely?