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#200 James Dyson (Against the Odds)

Founders

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From Inventions to Innovations

This chapter narrates the journey of an individual who emigrated from South Africa to Canada and then California, emphasizing their entrepreneurial spirit without formal business education. It explores significant historical inventions, including vaccinations and moving pictures, and the lessons learned from innovators like Edward Jenner and Ignaz Semmelweis. The narrative illustrates the interconnectedness of ideas and how past advancements shape technology, highlighting the persistence of figures who changed society despite facing resistance.

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