Innovators Biography

Twelve-year-old Gitanjali Rao, appalled by the tragedy in Flint, Michigan, found a cheaper, more effective way to test for lead in drinking water. Four undocumented teenagers from an underfunded high school in Phoenix built an underwater robot from spare parts. At fifteen, William Kamkwamba used materials from junkyards near his home in Malawi to build a windmill to generate electricity and pump water for his village. Science educator and professor Fred Estes explores the motivation, challenges, and lives of these teen scientists and explains the science behind each invention.

Step into the world of Charles "Chuck" Patton, a true pioneer in technology and business innovation, with Visionaire, his compelling memoir of transformation and tenacity. Chuck's self-coined term, "Visionaire," captures his role as a trailblazer of extraordinary projects, illuminating the way forward with bold foresight. From leading groundbreaking global tech developments to mastering the art of travel business innovation, Chuck's career was driven by an unrelenting ambition to serve as a beacon of inspiration. This memoir offers an inside look at the high-stakes world of technology, ...

In today's constantly changing business environment, the only way to prosper or even survive - whether you are part of a business, healthcare organization, government entity, educational institution, or nonprofit - is to innovate.

In Innovating Innovation, David Morey, one of America’s leading strategic consultants, will teach, coach, and guide you across 11 concrete and pragmatic steps that unlock and drive day-to-day innovation in your business and help you gain a long-term competitive advantage in your marketplace.

Our national security increasingly depends on access to the most sophisticated and advanced technology. Yet the next time we set out to capture a terrorist leader, we may fail. Why? The answer lies in a conflict between two worlds. One is the dynamic, global, commercial world with its thriving innovations. The other is the world of national security, in which innovation is a matter of life or death. The conflict is about secrecy. Innovating in a Secret World is a detailed examination of the current trends in often secret national security-related research and development (R&D).

Before the tech titans, before Silicon Valley’s rise, there were women quietly shaping the digital world we know today. They weren’t household names, their contributions often overlooked in the annals of internet history. Until now. The Forgotten Women Who Built the Internet unearths the remarkable stories of the pioneering programmers, engineers, and visionaries who laid the foundation for the online revolution. Discover the crucial roles women played in developing ARPANET, designing early programming languages, and fostering the collaborative spirit that defined the internet’s early...

Unleash Your Inner Innovator: Learn from Benjamin Franklin, A Man of Many Talents Explore the extraordinary life of Benjamin Franklin, whose innovations and institutions have profoundly shaped American culture and practical life. Did you know that Franklin behind several innovations that we now take for granted. These include: Bifocals - Combining lenses for near and far vision Lightning rod - Safeguarding buildings from storms Franklin stove - More efficient home heating Flexible urinary catheter - Early medical device innovation Public libraries - Expanding access to knowledge Public ...

The book (The Business Wisdom of Steve Jobs) includes 250 famous quotes from the creative innovator who changed the world, which were taken by the book's author from excerpts from Steve Jobs's talks.

From electric cars to Mars colonization, Elon Musk is redefining the future with his groundbreaking ventures. But who is the man behind these revolutionary ideas, and what drives him to tackle humanity's biggest challenges? Is he a visionary genius, or a relentless risk-taker pushing the limits of what's possible? This audiobook dives into the world of Elon Musk, exploring his journey, innovations, and the controversies that follow him. In a Nutshell delivers a compelling narrative that encapsulates Musk's bold ambitions, providing all the essential details in a concise, easy-to-listen format.

Join the exhilarating journey through the life of one of the most influential and enigmatic figures in modern technology in "Steve Jobs: The Visionary Innovator of Silicon Valley." This book offers a comprehensive exploration of Jobs' life, from his early days to the monumental legacy that continues to shape our world today. Discover how Jobs' unconventional path led to the creation of Apple, a company that revolutionized personal computing, mobile technology, and digital media. Uncover the pivotal moments where Jobs' vision and relentless pursuit of perfection transformed industries and ...

Do you often wonder how the most affluent billionaires made it to where they are today? Would you like to know how they did it, what they did, and, most importantly, what it cost? In Thank You, Steve Jobs: A Legendary Visionary, Innovator and Business Leader - 27 Life Changing Lessons from Steve Jobs About Life, Business and Leadership by Jamie Morris, he follows the stories of these billionaires, what drove them to set up the ideas, the failures they have been through, and how they continue to let their visions grow into feasible business models.

Innovate!: How Great Companies Get Started in Terrible Times is first and foremost a source of true inspiration based on history. But it goes much further than that. It captures the lessons of these great innovative individuals and companies that began in the worst economic times, identifying the philosohies, strategies, and essential keys to success during your own challenging economic times.

Whether rich or poor, in any era, this is a mammoth task. So, how did Ruth’s grandmother do it in the mid-1950s to the early '80s in rural Jamaica, as a farmer with just a primary school education? What are the secrets of her survival, and how did her children fare in the end? In this inspirational memoir, author C. Ruth Taylor, shares the story of her beloved grandmother, Enid Nelson, who accomplished this extraordinary feat as a single mother. Listen to discover the challenges she encountered and the role of the supernatural in causing her to triumph.

As America is seeking ways to sustain its innovative edge, Jobs stands as the ultimate icon of inventiveness and applied imagination. He knew that the best way to create value in the 21st century was to connect creativity with technology. He built a company where leaps of the imagination were combined with remarkable feats of engineering.

On October 5, 2011, the news of the death of technology innovator Steve Jobs rocked the world. The failing health of the Apple cofounder and Pixar CEO was no secret. Jobs had given up his role as Apple's CEO just a few months prior because of his struggle with pancreatic cancer. But his death still drew a huge reaction. From Apple employees and fans to political and business leaders, people honored Jobs' passing by reflecting on his prolific life that greatly influenced the way technology is used.

Escritor rebelde, ensayista crítico y reportero innovador, Norman Mailer fue el creador de un nuevo género: el periodismo literario, a través del cual denunció con fiereza los males de la sociedad norteamericana. Testigo activo e implacable de su época, la vida de Mailer es un catálogo de aventuras, luchas, escándalos, fracasos y por supuesto, triunfos que lo convirtieron en uno de los autores más controvertidos e importantes de los últimos tiempos.