Following an illustrious career in investment banking, billionaire Lloyd Blankfein is considered by many to be the epitome of the American dream. Raised in the Brooklyn projects, Blankfein rose through the ranks, eventually joining financial powerhouse Goldman Sachs, where he worked for more than three decades…
Over the course of a nearly 50-year-long career as a technology innovator, business magnate, and philanthropist, Bill Gates has been incredibly successful—and drawn plenty of controversy. Gates is the co-founder and former chairman-CEO of the Microsoft Corporation, a top-25 company on the Fortune 500 and one of the catalyst companies of the personal computing (PC) revolution…
Widely regarded as one of the best actresses of her generation, Jodie Foster has been in the industry for over half a century. Although she has demonstrated a flair for comedy, Foster is best known for her dramatic portrayals of misfit characters set against intimidating challenges…
As the first African-American senator to represent New Jersey, Cory Booker is one of the nation’s more beloved politicians, particularly known for his efforts at bipartisan cooperation in a political climate dominated by divisiveness. After completing his elite education, Booker famously moved into a public…
Award-winning actress Sigourney Weaver has gained a reputation for playing some of the most memorable action heroines in Hollywood. In 1979, her fame skyrocketed when she first played the resourceful Ellen Ripley in the Alien film franchise, captivating audiences with her bravado and fearlessness…
Ben Bernanke is an American economist who has played a major role in devising the country’s economic policies over the years. He is perhaps best known for heading the U.S. Federal Reserve during the biggest financial challenges faced by Americans since the Great Depression…
When it comes to modern investment strategies, few are as lauded as those contained within the memos of Howard Marks. After 50 years of success, including publishing three books on the subject, Marks remains an icon of investing and an industry personality on par with Warren Buffett…
Renowned American economist Paul Volcker best known for his tenure as Chairman of the Federal Reserve. When he took the reins of the central bank in 1979, the U.S. was mired in a decade-long period of rapidly rising prices and weak economic growth…
Jeff Weiner is an American businessman best known for his legendary success as CEO of the job-search and business networking company LinkedIn. During his 11-year tenure, Weiner turned the company from a basic job board with 33 million members and $78 million in annual revenue, into the world’s largest network of professionals, with 675 million members and $7.5 billion in annual revenue…
One of Hollywood’s most famous faces, Tommy Lee Jones is best known for his dryly taciturn portrayals of law-enforcement officials, military men, and cowboys. Although Jones did not start acting professionally until his early 30s, he has appeared in close to a hundred movies and TV shows, often in starring roles…
