Acey Gaspard 
Caleb Davis Bradham created Pepsi-Cola at a New Bern pharmacy and built its original company. His biography follows that expansion, the loss of his business, and his community work in North Carolina.
John Stith Pemberton’s career spanned medical practice, pharmacy, and beverage formulation. His biography follows the origins of Coca-Cola alongside his work in Georgia chemistry and professional service.
Colonel Harland Sanders served travelers in Kentucky before taking his chicken to other restaurant operators. His biography follows the business he developed, the franchisees who helped expand it, and his continuing role after selling KFC.
Thomas John Watson Sr. built IBM through more than machinery. Training, customer knowledge, and research helped shape the organization, while Depression-era investment prepared it for the demands of Social Security.
Martha Stewart connected books, magazines, television and products in a business bearing her name. Her story spans the growth of Martha Stewart Living, a major legal setback, and new work through changing ownership.
Broadcast.com’s acquisition by Yahoo marked a change in scale for Mark Cuban. His story also includes the software business that came before it and the partnerships behind his later ventures.
Arianna Huffington’s career connects books, politics, and digital media. Her biography follows the collaborations and decisions behind The Huffington Post and her later work at Thrive Global.
Mark Zuckerberg moved from creating a Harvard directory to leading Meta. His biography follows the collaborators, acquisitions, setbacks and questions of responsibility that accompanied the company’s growth.
Larry Page’s career moved from founding Google to leading its parent, Alphabet. His biography examines those shifts alongside the Motorola reversal, governance scrutiny, and his continuing role as a director and shareholder.
Sergey Brin’s path from Maryland to Stanford led to a research partnership with Larry Page and the founding of Google. His career spans search technology, corporate leadership, experimental products, and renewed involvement in artificial intelligence.