Warren Buffett started delivering The Washington Post and the Washington Star at 13, earning $175 a month by 14. He noted, 'You learn a lot about human nature when you deliver papers.' This experience taught him valuable lessons about business and customer relations.
Steve Jobs once stated, 'You can't get your hand around it. No one's going to buy that,' referring to smartphones larger than 4 inches. However, Tim Cook proved him wrong by expanding the iPhone's size significantly.
Tim Cook has led Apple to become the world's most valuable company, achieving a market capitalization that topped $2 trillion. The next group of leaders will need to navigate rising global antitrust concerns and build stronger relationships with app developers.
Tim Cook, who recently announced the conclusion of his 15-year tenure as CEO of Apple, has worn many hats in his career, including as a line cook. His first job was a paper route at 11 or 12, and then, as he told Fortune in 2025, he 'graduated to flipping burgers' at a local spot, 'Tastee Freeze,' when he turned 14.
