The 10 Prominent Business Leaders, 2024

CEO Clutch Sportz

Ron Poisson

Beyond Board Games – Pioneering the Future of Fantasy Sports

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Inaworldmarkedbyunprecedentedchallengesandopportunities,theroleofbusiness leadershasneverbeenmorecrucial.Aseconomiesadapttoevolvingtechnologies, changingconsumerbehaviors,andglobaldisruptions,theneedforvisionaryleadershiphas becomepredominant.MirrorReview,initslatestedition,embarksonajourneyto recognizeandhonor“The10ProminentBusinessLeaders,2024,”showcasingthe individualswhoaredrivinginnovation,shapingindustries,andinspiringchangeinthe corporatelandscape.

OurcoverstoryfeaturesRonPoisson,CEOofClutchSportz,adynamicleaderwhose innovativestrategiesandentrepreneurialspirithavepropelledhiscompanytotheforefront ofthesportsindustry Withafocusonleveragingtechnology,fosteringstrategic partnerships,anddeliveringunparalleledvaluetocustomers,RonPoissonembodiesthe essenceofprominentbusinessleadershipin2024.Throughhisinsights,achievements,and commitmenttoexcellence,readerswillgainvaluableperspectivesintohowClutchSportz isdisruptingthestatusquoandsettingnewstandardsofsuccess.

Inadditiontoourcoverstory,thiseditionshowcasesprofilesofotherprominentbusiness leaderswhoaremakingsignificantimpactsintheirrespectivefields.FromSeanM.Hicks, whosefintechinnovationsarereshapingthefinancialserviceslandscape,toLeilaCentner, whosepioneeringworkineducationandwellnessistransforminglives,andRuiMartins, whosesustainableenergyinitiativesaredrivingenvironmentalstewardship,eachleader bringsauniqueblendofvision,expertise,andimpacttotheirindustries.NazSchinder furtherenrichesourexplorationwithhergroundbreakingcontributionstotechnologyand digitaltransformation.

Readerswillseethevariousapproaches,struggles,andachievementsofthesewell-known businessexecutivesastheyreadthroughtheseprofiles;eachhasleftalastingimpressionon theirrespectivefieldsandbeyond.MirrorReviewwelcomesreaderstodiscover“The10 ProminentBusinessLeaders,2024,”whichhonorstheirinventiveness,resilience,and dedicationtogeneratingpositivechangeintheworld.

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Ron Poisson

BeyondBoardGames–Pioneering theFutureofFantasySports

CEO Clutch Sportz

RonPoissonisthevisionary CEOandinventivemind behindClutchSportz,a mobilegamingappcompany.He graduatedfromThorntonAcademyin Saco,Maine,wherehewasadynamic leaderandanall-rounder.Ronserved asVicePresidentofhisclass,President oftheMathClub,YearbookManager, andanactiveparticipantinvarious schoolactivities.Healsoexcelledin football,basketball,andwrestling.

Ronhasoverthreedecadesof experienceintherestaurantindustry, owningfusionestablishmentslike BurritoBanditoandMexitalia,which seamlesslyblendItalianandMexican cuisines.Heholdsafour-yeardegree inMathandBusinessAdministration fromtheUniversityofSouthern Maine,whichenhancedhisacademic prowessandentrepreneurialspirit.

Ron’sstorytakesafascinatingturn withhisforayintothemobilegaming appindustry.Hetracestheoriginof thisventuretohistimeintheAirForce duringanisolatedtourinPeshawar, WestPakistan,between1969and 1970.Attheageof22,Ron ingeniouslyconvertedboardgameshe hadinventedintocutting-edgegame apps.

AsthedrivingforcebehindClutch Sportz,RonPoissonstandsatthe forefrontofinnovation,weaving togetherhisdiverseexperiencesin business,culinaryarts,andgaming.

InnovativeLeadershipandGaming Legacy

AstheCEOofClutchSportz,Ron leadsthedevelopmentandinnovation ofmobilegameapps.Heisresponsible forexpandingthegamingportfolioto includesportsbeyondfootball,

baseball,soccer,andbasketball,while alsocreatingadvancedversionsof thesegames.Ronalsoworksclosely withpatentattorneystoprotectthe gamblingversionsdesignedforthe casinoindustry.Hehassecuredsix “original”patentssofar

Ron’scommitmenttoexcellenceis evidentindevelopingvarious platformsforleagueplayacross multiplevenues.Hisexpertiseand creativityhaveearnedrecognitionfor hisfootballandbaseballboardgames, featuredinGamesMagazineastoptiercreationsinthelate1980s.The ClutchFootballboardgameshowcased atthefirstNFLExperiencepromotion in1989,introducedNFLplayersand fanstoRon’sinnovationandsoldover 30,000games.Notableretailerslike Macy’s,FAOSchwartz,Penny’s,Toys r’Us,andmanycollegebookstores andgiftshopshaveembracedRon’s games,leadingtoanimpressive 120,000reordersintheearly1990s.

ClutchSportz’sVisionforEngaging andRewardingGameplay

ClutchSportzisonamissionto revolutionizethemobilegaming industry.Thecompanyaimsto transformRon’sacclaimedboard gamesintoengagingmobileapps.The overarchingvisionistoempower playerstoenjoythegamesandearn moneythroughpeer-to-peergameplay

ClutchSportz’sofferingsincludea strategiccard-playingfootballgame thatcaptivatesmillionsof players/users.Theuniqueproposition liesintheopportunityforindividuals toearnmoneywhileindulgingin onlinegameplay,participatingin tournaments,andengaginginleague play–evenextendingtheexcitement tosportsbars.

The current monetization of developers taking advantage of the “minnows” will soon be overtaken by developers like Clutch Sportz with a reward platform that gives back to the player/users

Unlikeotherplatformsthatchargeusersforin-app purchasesmerelyforbraggingrights,ClutchSportz standsoutbyofferinguserstheopportunitytoearn tangiblerewards.ClutchSportz’smodelprioritizesa rewardingmethod,allowingplayerstomonetizetheir gamingskills.

Moreover,ClutchSportzbringsinnovationtothe gamingexperienceanddisruptstheindustrynormby placingapremiumonplayersatisfactionandrealworldincentives.Thecompany’scommitmentto mergingentertainmentwithfinancialopportunities positionsitasatrailblazerinthedynamiclandscapeof mobilegaming.

StrategicLeadershipthroughProactiveIndustry Engagement

Ronproactivelyleadsthecompanybystayingabreast ofindustrytrendsandemergingtechnologies.He followsthecompany’smotto, “We’re always ahead of the game,” whichreflectsastrategicblendof innovation,creativity,research,anddevelopment.

Ronemphasizescontinuouslearningandawarenessto ensurerelevanceandeffectivenessinhisleadership. Heengagesinindustryforums,conferences,and networkingeventswherehecanlearnaboutthelatest trendsandtechnologicaladvancements.Ron understandsthedynamismofthecompetitivebusiness environmentandusestheseplatformstostayinformed abouttheever-evolvinglandscapeofmobilegaming.

Furthermore,Ronrecognizesthepivotalroleofsocial media,influencers,andadvertisersinshapingthe businessenvironment.Hemonitorssocialmedia trends,harnessingthepoweroftheseplatformsto connectwithaudiences,trackindustryinfluencers,and understandchangingconsumerbehaviors.Bystaying attunedtothepulseofsocialmediadynamics,Ron ensuresthatClutchSportzremainsagileinresponding tomarketshiftsandpreferences.

Additionally,Ronfosterspartnershipsand collaborationswithinthesportsgamingmarket,bothin theU.S.andglobally Thisstrategicnetworkingallows himtotapintovaluableinsights,shareideas,and positionClutchSportzasaleaderintheindustry.

StrategicDiversificationinGamingDomains

RonstrategicallytargetsmultiplesectorstopositionClutch Sportzasadynamicplayerinthegamingindustry.He diversifieshisfocusacrossvariousdomains,suchasthe mobilegamingindustry,fantasysportsgamesrepresented bygiantslikeFanDuelandDraftKing,thevideogame sector,thecasinoindustry,andtheeducationalrealm.He aimstoprovideone-on-onecompetitivelearning experiences.

ClutchSportzoffersadistinctiveandrewardinggaming experienceinthemobilegamingsphere.Ron’svisiongoes beyondtheordinary,introducinginnovativeconceptsanda uniquemonetizationstrategythatdiffersfromtraditional models.

ClutchSportzalsoentersthevibrantfantasysportsmarket, attractingmanyenthusiasts.Thecompanyleveragesitsrich contentanddiversegamingconceptstoofferafresh perspective.Italsoaddsanewlayerofexcitementtothe fantasysportsgamingexperiencewithamonetization strategythatchallengesthenorm.

ThevideogameindustryisanotherareawhereRonapplies hisstrategicvision.Heunderstandsthevariedpreferences ofvideogameplayersandincorporatesaspectrumof contentandgamingconcepts.Thecompany’sunique monetizationstrategybecomesakeydifferentiator,aiming toattractandretainusersinacompetitivevideogame market.

ClutchSportzprovidesdistinctivegamingexperiencesin thecasinoindustryaswell.Roncollaborateswithpatent attorneystosecurepatentsforgamblingversionsofgames, highlightingthecompany’scommitmenttooffering somethingnovelandengagingwithinthecasinolandscape.

contentanddiversegamingconcepts. Thecompany’suniquemonetization approachstandsout,providingan enticingvaluepropositionthataimsto redefinethegamingexperienceacross varioussectors.

NavigatingtheGlobalBusiness Landscape

Ronviewsthecurrentglobalbusiness leadershiplandscapethroughalens thathighlightstwokeypillars: innovationandpoliticalneutrality, whichhebelievesareessentialfor businessestosucceedinthedynamic andcompetitiveglobalmarket.

Ronconsidersinnovationasthe strengthoftheindustry,believingthat businessesshouldprioritizecreativity, forward-thinking,andthecontinuous evolutionofproductsandservices.He recognizesthattherapidpaceof technologicaladvancementsand changingconsumerpreferencesrequire acommitmenttoinnovationasa cornerstoneofsuccessfulleadership.

ClutchSportzalsoexpandsintotheeducationalsector, whereRonenvisionsaroleforthecompanyinone-on-one competitivelearningexperiences.Thecompanyengages youngplayersinadynamicandinteractivelearning environmentbyincorporatinggamingconceptsinto educationalsettings.

Ron’soverarchingstrategyistominimizeindustry challengesbyinfusingClutchSportzwithawealthof

Moreover,Ronstressestheimportance ofavoidingpoliticalexpressionsthat mightcreatedivisionsamong consumers,especiallyonaglobalstage wherebusinessesengagewithdiverse audienceswithvariedpolitical perspectives.Hesuggeststhattakinga neutralstancehelpscompanies maintainabroadappealandavoidthe riskofalienatingsegmentsoftheir consumerbase.Healignswiththe notionthatbusinessesshouldfocuson theircoremissionandvalues,allowing consumerstoconnectwithproducts andserviceswithoutbeinginfluenced bypotentiallydivisivepoliticalviews.

Byemphasizinginnovationand advocatingforpoliticalneutrality,Ron perceivesthecurrentglobalbusiness scenarioasonethatcanovercome

challengesandseizeopportunities. Heseesthisasastrategicalignment thatfostersresilienceandenables businessestobuildlasting connectionswithabroadanddiverse consumerbase,contributingto sustainedleadershipandsuccessin theever-evolvingglobal marketplace.

MasteringWork-LifeBalance throughFamily,Entrepreneurship, andPersonalGrowth

At76,Ronremarkablybalanceshis workandlife,focusingonfamily, personalinterests,andasuccessful business.Ron’sjourneyfromasingle parenttoagrandparentandasibling showshiscommitmenttofamily.

Helearnedpatienceandchild developmentasasingleparent duringhischildren’sformativeyears. Thisfoundationhelpedhimbalance hisworkandlife,prioritizingquality timewithhistwochildrenandtwo grandchildren,alongwithhis siblings.Despitehissuccessful business,Ronhasstayeddedicatedto buildingmeaningfulconnections withinhisfamilycircle.

Rondecidednottoremarryforover threedecadesandhadnoserious relationships.Hechosetoprioritize familyandloyalfriends.This lifestylegavehimthetimetonurture bothpersonalrelationshipsanda thrivingbusiness.

Physicalwell-beingisalsoapartofRon’s equilibrium.Heworksoutregularlyonthe Bowflexequipment,showinghis dedicationtofitness.Hehasaholistic approachtowork-lifebalancethatincludes bothprofessionalsuccessandpersonal health.

Hisinterestinplayingthestock marketshowsanotheraspectof Ron’swork-lifebalancestrategy.He usedpseudo-accountstoimprovehis investmentskills,balancinghis entrepreneurialpursuitswith personaldevelopment.Heensuredhe waswell-preparedbeforeinvesting realmoneyinthefinancialmarkets.

StrategicInsightsforBuddingBusiness LeadersinGaming

Ronoffersvaluableadvicetobudding businessleadersbasedonhisextensive experienceintheindustry.Heshares insightsonhowtodealwithcompetition, understandrevenuestreams,usesocial media,andprepareforartificial intelligence(AI)inthefuture.

Ronwarnsthosewhoenterthemobile gamingindustryaboutacommontrend wheredevelopersofferfreegameplaybut latertrapusersintomakingin-app purchasesforcoinsortokens.Headvises themtouseethicalmonetizationpractices thatgivefaircompensationtousers.

Ronalsodiscussesachallengeinthe fantasygamingrealm,wheresmaller playersor“minnows”mayfeel disadvantagedcomparedtolargerplayers or“whales”whocanaffordbiggerbets.He suggestsanemergingsolutionwith “FinaticsSportsbook,”anewdeveloper thatpaysuserseachtimetheyplacebets. Ronencouragesbuddingleadersto implementrewardsystemsandleagueplay toengageusers,givebacktothem,and potentiallydisruptthecurrentmonetization models.

Hesaysthat,underhisleadership,Clutch Sportzwillgiveback80%ofallentryfees totheplayers.Thiscommitment,informed byinsightsfromatopexecutiveat “Aristocrat,”isastrategicmovetoretain loyalplayersandcreateacompetitiveedge inthemarket.

Axle Eight

Management-KimGrennan,CEOandFounder

URL-www.axleeight.com

Founded-2016

Description-They'reatopindependentmediaagency with3,000employeesat44globallocations.Theyoffer data-driven,real-timesolutions,optimizingmarketing investmentsthroughexpertmediaconsulting,planning, andimplementationacrossEurope,NorthAmerica,the MiddleEast,andAsia.

AVM Biotechnology

Management-TheresaA.Deisher,CEO

URL-www.avmbiotech.com

Founded-2008

Description-AVMBiotechnologyisaclinical-stage businessworkingonAVM0703,aproprietary dexamethasoneformulationthatstimulatesthereleaseand synthesisofsuperchargedgammadelta+NaturalKillerTlike(AVM-NKT)immunecells.

BIA Separations

Management- AlesStrancar,CEO

URL-www.biaseparations.com

Founded-

1998

Description-BIASeparationsofSloveniaspecializesin innovative,scalableCIM®monolithicchromatography columnsforeffectivebiomoleculepurification,aswellas customisedprocessdevelopmentandanalyticssupport forbiopharmaceuticalandgenetherapyproduction.

Centner Academy

Management-LeilaCentner,Founder

URL-www.centneracademy.com

Founded-2019

Description-CentnerAcademyinMiami,Florida, fosterscompassionateleadersthroughrigorous academics,personalizedlearning,andsocial-emotional development Servingpreschooltoninthgrade,itoffers financialaid,thoughnotedforstrictdiscipline

Curious Ant Creative

Management-RobertBirnbach,Partner

URL-www.curiousantcreative.com

Founded-2019

Description-CuriousAnt,abranding,marketing,and strategyagency,leveragesdecadesofindustryexperience tohelpbrandsbuildstrongmarketingfoundations.They collaboratecloselywithclients,fosteringasenseofbeing seen,heard,andexcitedaboutthefuture.

Clutch Sportz

Management-RonPoisson,CEO

URL-www.clutchsportz.com

Founded-

2010

Description-Thecompany’sgoalistotransformboard gamesintoentertainingsmartphoneapps Theultimategoal istoenableplayerstoenjoythegameswhileearningmoney throughpeer-to-peergameplay.

New Leaf Service Contracts, Inc.

Management-SeanHicks,CEO

URL-www.newleafsc.net

Founded-2011

Description-Itoffersprotectionplansandextended warrantiesforavarietyofitems,includingfurniture, jewelry,electronics,appliances,andeveneyeglasses

Theyprovidegreaterflexibilityandcoveragethan conventionalextendedwarranties,andtheyare supportedbyA-ratedinsurancecompanies.

Schinder Law Firm

Management-NazSchinder,Founder

URL-www.schinderlawfirm.com

Founded-2002

Description-SchinderLawFirm’sbilingual,young,and passionatelegalstaffisdedicatedtoprovidingefficient andcost-effectivelegalserviceswithanemphasison communication,responsiveness,andattentiontodetail. TheyexcelinFDI,M&A,DataProtection/CyberLaw, Arbitration,andADR

ROUNDB

Management-RuiMartins,CEOandFounder

URL-www.roundb.pt

Founded-2019

Description-ROUNDB,headquarteredinLisbonwith globaloffices,isahigh-techconsultancyspecializingin telecomnetworks.Over100expertsofferconsulting, technicaladvisory,outsourcing,engineering,geoservices,andcustomapplications Aimingtoexpand, innovate,andexcelintelecomsolutions

Whoomies

Management-LaurenDannay,Co-Founder

URL-www.immomatin.com

Founded-2017

Description-Whoomies:Proptechpioneerswiththe firstappforsharedaccommodation Smart-matching algorithmconnectsuserstocompatibleflatmates, easinghousingforstudentsandyoungprofessionals Bookrooms,joinWhoomerscommunity

The Visionary Leader Revolutionizing Education and Empowering the Next Generation

Everygreateducationalleaderunderstandsthat

buildingacommunityrequirestheeffortof many Theypossessanunquenchablethirstfor self-improvementandapassionforenhancingthelives ofothers.Theystrivetocultivatealoveforlearning, embracemistakes,andpushthemselvestobecome betterforthebenefitoftheworld.Theseleadersbelieve thatstudentsthrivewhentheyusetheirmindstosolve problems,createsolutions,andcollaboratewithpeers tomakeadifference.

Tocultivatefutureleaders,itiscriticalthateducation focusesondevelopingcriticalthinkingandproblemsolvingskillsratherthanjustmemorizingfacts.The futureofeducationrequiresleaderswhounderstand thatcultivatingdisciplineinchildreniscrucial.These leadersunderstandthatacommitmenttosupporting childrenwithtoolssuchasmindfulness,selfawareness,andself-regulationisnecessaryforthemto growintoemotionallyintelligentandresilientadults.

LeilaCentner(FounderofCentnerAcademy)isan exemplaryeducationalleaderwhoistransforming educationandempoweringthenextgeneration.Her visionaryapproachtoeducationisrevolutionizingthe wayweteach,learn,andgrowandismakingalasting impactonthelivesofcountlesschildren.

FromAdversitytoAmbition

Leila’sjourneytowardeducationalleadershipisrooted inhertumultuouschildhood.Growingupinarough neighborhoodwithoutafatherfigure,shewas surroundedbynegativeinfluences.Herfriendswere becomingpregnantatthirteen,andsheevengotchased homebyagangwithknivesonce.Itwasachallenging environment;however,itmotivatedhertostrivefor moreandtocreateabetterlifeforherselfandher family.

Leila’sambitiontoimprovethingsforherselfand othersfueledherpassionforeducationalleadership. Whensearchingfortherighteducationalinstitution forherdaughter,shefoundthatnoschoolmether highstandardsforengaginginacademicsandthe holisticdevelopmentofchildren.Ratherthan settlingforless,Leiladecidedtocreateherown school,CentnerAcademy,aConsciousDiscipline schoolthatempowerschildrentobecomefuture leaders.

CentnerAcademy:RedefiningEducationfor FutureLeaderswithHeart

Leila’sbrainchild,CentnerAcademy,isa trailblazingeducationalinstitutionthatfocuseson buildingfutureleaderswithheart.Foundedin2019, CentnerAcademyislocatedinMiamiandhasthree campuses,withnewconstructionintheworksto furtherexpanditsreach.

TheAcademy’sapproachtoeducationiscenteredon developingcriticalthinkingandproblem-solving skillsoverrotememorizationandfactrecall.Their signatureEntrepreneurshipProgramisan excellentexampleofthis.Studentsexperiencethe entireprocessofbringingaserviceorproductto market,includingcreatingabusinessplan,makinga SharkTank-styleinvestmentpitch,andbringingthe productorservicetothepublicattheBeeHappy Marketplace.

CentnerAcademyisknownforitsforeignlanguage program,whichincludesHebrew,Mandarin, Spanish,Italian,andFrench.Theschoolalsohas competitiveLegoRoboticsandSpeech&Debate Teams,aswellasTennisandSoccerprograms.They haveauniquepartnershipwithCentner’slocal regenerativefarm,Regener8Farm&Retreat.

LEILA CENTNER FOUNDER

Moreover,theschoolprioritizes developingemotional intelligenceandresilienceinits students.AsaConscious Disciplineschoolthatfocuseson thedevelopmentofdiscipline withinthechild,Centner Academyiscommittedto providingtoolssuchas mindfulness,self-awareness,and self-regulationtosupporttheir students’growthinto emotionallyintelligentand resilientadults.

TheAcademy’sBrain Optimizationprogramis anotherstandoutfeature,with nutritiousandhealthyfoodanda physicaleducationprogramthat supportsneurodevelopment.The academicsareequallyrigorous

“At Centner Academy, our academic approach is designed to prepare our students for success in a rapidly changing world.”

andengaging,withacrosscurricularproject-basedlearning approachthatallowsstudentsto divedeeplyintotopicsofinterest whilemasteringessentialskills.

CreatingaThrivingLearning Community

LeilaseesherselfastheChief HappinessOfficerandfocuseson motivatingherteamandleading byexample,alwaysemphasizing theimportanceofkindness, compassion,andhumilityin everythingtheydo.AstheCEOof theschool,shetakesonavariety ofrolesandresponsibilities,allof whichareaimedatcreatinga thrivinglearningcommunity.Her toppriorityistoensurethateach student’sindividualneedsaremet,

whichsheachievesbyprovidinga broadrangeofacademicprograms andextracurricularactivitiesthat fostercriticalthinking,problemsolving,andcreativity.

Leila’sapproachiscenteredon cultivatingfutureleaderswithhearts whocannavigatetheuncertainand ever-changingworldwithintegrity, grit,andagrowthmindset.Inaddition toshapingtheacademicprograms offeredbytheschool,Leilaalsotakes ahands-onapproachtocultivatinga cultureoflearningandgrowthwithin theinstitution.

“We have a strong culture of learning, growing, and problem-solving.” “If we model this for our students, we are successful!” addsLeila.

EducationfortheFuture

Leilaiswellawareoftheflawsinthe currenteducationsystemandthedire needforchange.Accordingtoher,the educationsystemwasdesignedfora differentera,anditnolongercatersto theneedsoftoday’sstudents.The traditionaldefinitionofsuccess, namelyfinishingcollegeandpursuing traditionaloccupations,isnolonger theonlyoption.Sheunderstandsthat happinessleadstosuccessratherthan theotherwayaround.

Inlightofthis,CentnerAcademyis focusingondevelopingskillsthatwill helpstudentsthriveinany circumstance.Emotionalintelligence, resilience,agrowthmindset,and criticalthinkingareemphasizedto helpstudentsbecomesuccessful regardlessofthechallengestheymay faceinthefuture.

Leilaunderstandsthattomakea positivechange,heracademyneedsto beagileandresponsive.Beingastartupinstitution,theycontinuously

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“We empower our learners with research-backed learning strategies that foster problem -solving and critical-thinking skills.”

iterateandrespondtonewinformation toensurethattheeducationsystem theyprovideisrelevantandbeneficial tothestudents.

LivinglifetoFullest

Leilaisoftenaskedabouthowshe maintainsahealthywork-lifebalance. Inherresponse,shehighlightsher personalpassionforherworkandher commitmenttomaintainingher physicalandmentalhealth.Having spentyearsoptimizingherbrainand

health,Leilahasahighlevelofenergy comparedtotheaverageperson.This enableshertoworklonghours,asshe isdeeplycommittedtoherworkat CentnerAcademyandCentner Wellness&Spa.

Despiteherbusyschedule,Leilamakes timeforherhobbiesandinterests outsideofwork.Sheenjoysspending qualitytimewithherlovedones, exploringnewplacesandcultures,and throwingpartiestobringpeople together.

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AmazingFactsAbout

Henry Ford

You Probably Didn't Know

Henry Ford

HenryFord,theAmericanindustrialistandbusiness magnate,foundedtheFordMotorCompanyand changedtheautomobileindustrywithhisassembly-line methods.Youprobablyknowthis,butdoyouknowhow richandinfluentialhewas?Trytoguesshis_networth intoday’sdollars.Isit$10billion,$50billion,or$200 billion?Theansweris…$200billion!Yes,HenryFord wasoneofthemostpowerfulpeopleinhistory However,hehadmoretoofferthanhismoneyand fame.Thisblogpostwillreveal11fascinatingand unknownfactsaboutHenryFordthatwillshowyoua differentsideofhim.Youwilllovethisarticleifyou likecars,history,orinnovation.Sogetreadyandbuckle uptoexploretheamazinglifeandlegacyofHenryFord.

KnowHisSuccessStory

BeforewelearninterestingfactsaboutHenryFord,let usfirstknowhissuccessstory. HenryFordwasavisionaryandinnovativeAmerican industrialist.Hehadapassionforengineeringsincehe wasayoungboy

Hebuilthisfirststeamengineatage15andhisfirst self-propelledvehicleat32.Afterfailinginhisprevious businesses,hefoundedtheFordMotorCompanyin 1903.Hewantedtomakecarsaffordableandaccessible foreveryone.HeachievedthisbyintroducingtheModel Tin1908anddevelopingtheassemblylinemethodof production.

Thisreducedthetimeandcostofmakingcarsand increasedefficiencyandquality.Fordsoldmillionsof carsandbecameaworld-famousbusinessleader.He alsoinfluencedthesocialandeconomicchangesin Americaandbeyond.Hewasoneoftherichestand mostpowerfulpeopleinhistory

11Interesting&UnknownFactsAboutHenryFord

1.HenryFordEarnedMoneybyFixing PocketwatchesinHisTeens

OneofthefactsaboutHenryFordisthathehada passionformechanicssincehischildhood.Whenhewas

inhisearlyteens,heearnedsomeextramoneyby repairingpocketwatches.Helearnedthisskillby himself,withoutanyformaltraining.

Fordusedtodisassembleandreassemblea pocketwatchthathisfathergavehimuntilhe masteredthetechnique.Healsoshowedhis creativitybymakinghistoolsfromscrapmaterials. Fordfashionedtinyscrewdriversfromoldnails,and tweezersfromthespringsteel“bones”ofathrownawaycorset.

Thesetoolshelpedhimtoworkonthedelicateparts ofthewatches.HenryFord’searlyexperiencewith pocketwatchessparkedhisinterestinmechanical engineering,whichlaterledhimtobecomeapioneer oftheautomobileindustry

2.HeBuiltHisFirstSteamEngineWhenHeWas Only15YearsOld

OneofthemostsurprisingfactsaboutHenryFordis thathewasaprodigyinmechanics.Hedesignedand builthisfirstoperationalsteamenginewhenhewas only15yearsold!HenryForddidthisin1878,using scrapmetalandpartsfromhisfather’sfarm.

Fordwasfascinatedbythepowerofsteamand wantedtocreatehisengine.Heworkedonhis projectforseveralmonths,untilhesucceededin makingitrun.Fordwassoproudofhisinvention thatheshowedittohisfamilyandfriends.

Heevenattachedittoacartanddroveitaroundhis neighborhood.HenryFord'sfirstinventionwasa remarkableachievementforayoungboyandasign ofhisfuturegreatness.

3.HenryFordWorkedatThomasEdison's Company

OneofthemostunknownfactsaboutHenryFordis thatheworkedforThomasEdison,hisrolemodel andinspiration.HejoinedtheThomasEdison IlluminationCompanyin1891whenhewasonly20 yearsold.

Fordimpressedhissuperiorswithhisskillsand dedicationandsoonbecametheChiefEngineerof

themainelectricalplantinDetroit.Hewasresponsiblefor providingelectricalpowerforthecity.Fordworkedtherefor sixyearsandlearnedalotfromEdison’sinventionsand innovations.

EdisonalsorecognizedFord’stalentandpotentialand encouragedhimtopursuehisdreamsofmakingan affordable,reliable,gasoline-poweredautomobile.Fordtook Edison’sadviceandleftthecompanyin1899,tostarthis venture.Helaterbecameoneofthemostsuccessfuland influentialindustrialistsinhistory

4.

HeWasaPotentialPolitician

HenryFordwasnotonlyasuccessfulindustrialist,butalsoa potentialpolitician.Manypeopleprobablydon’tknowHenry FordhadaclosefriendshipwithPresidentWoodrowWilson, whopersuadedhimtorunfortheUnitedStatesSenatein 1918.FordagreedandenteredtheraceasaDemocrat.

Hefacedatoughopponent,RepublicanTrumanH.Newberry, whospentalotofmoneyonhiscampaign.Ford,ontheother hand,didnotspendanymoneyatall.Hereliedonhis popularityandhisviewsonpeace,labor,andagriculture. Despitehisefforts,helosttheelectionbyanarrowmarginof

4,500votes.However,hedidnotgiveuphispolitical aspirationsandcontinuedtovoicehisopinionson variousissues.

5.HenryFord’sBizarreSouvenirWasaVial ContainingEdison'sBreath

HenryFordwasagreatadmirerofThomasEdison,the famousinventor,andhisformeremployer.He consideredEdisonashismentorandfriend.Oneofthe weirdfactsaboutHenryFordisthathehadavery strangewayofhonoringEdison’smemory

WhenEdisonwasdying,FordrequestedEdison’sson todohimafavor.Heaskedhimtoholdaglasstesttube closetoEdison’smouthandcapturehislastbreath.He wantedtokeepitasasouvenirofhisidol.

Edison’ssonobligedandsealedthetubewithacork afterhisfatherpassedaway Thisvialisnowexhibited

attheHenryFordMuseuminDearborn,Michigan.It isoneofthemostbizarreobjectsinthemuseum,and asignofFord’srespectanddevotionforEdison.

6.By1919,20%ofFord’sStaffWasDisabled

HenryFordwasapioneerofsocialresponsibilityin business.Heintroducedmanyinnovationstohis manufacturingplants,suchastheassemblyline,the five-dollarday,andtheeight-hourworkday

Fordalsohadawillingnesstohirehandicapped people,whooftenfaceddiscriminationand unemployment.Henryemployedpeoplewhowere blind,deaf,orhadlostlimbsincombatoraccidents. Hebelievedthattheydeservedachancetoworkand earnaliving.Fordprovidedthemwithspecial trainingandequipmenttosuittheirneeds.

By1919,morethan20%oftheFordMotor Company’sworkforcewasdisabled.HenryFord's inclusivehiringpolicywasaremarkableexampleof hisvisionandcompassion.

7.HenryFordWasInterestedinAviation

Oneofthelesser-knownfactsaboutHenryFordis thathewasalsointerestedinaviation.Hefounded theFordAirplaneCompanyduringWorldWarI, hopingtocontributetothewareffort.However,the companydidnotachievethesuccessFordhad expected.Itfacedmanychallengesandcompetition andeventuallycloseddownin1933.

Despitethis,thecompanydidcreatearemarkable product:theFordTri-Motorairplane.Itwasasturdy andreliableplane,madeofmetalandpoweredby threeengines.Itwasusedforbothcommercialand militarypurposesandbecameaniconofaviation history.

AFordTri-Motorevenappearsinthemovie “IndianaJonesandtheTempleofDoom.”Henry Ford'saviationventurewasaboldandambitious attempttoexploreanewfieldoftechnology

8.Gallupnamedhimoneof18peopleonitslistof theMostAdmiredPeopleofthe20thCentury

HenryFordearnedwidespreadadmirationfromthe Americanpeopleforhisachievementsand

contributions.Hewasavisionaryandaleader, whorevolutionizedtheautomobileindustryand society.Hewasalsoaphilanthropistanda humanitarian,whosupportedmanycausesand organizations.

InDecember1999,Gallupconductedapollto findoutthemostadmiredpeopleofthe20th century TheyaskedtheAmericanpublictoname thepeopletheyrespectedandlookedupto.Henry Fordmadeittothelistof18people,alongwith othergreatfiguressuchasAlbertEinstein,Martin LutherKingJr.,andMotherTeresa.

HenryFord'sinclusioninthelistshowedthathe hadalastingimpactandinfluenceonAmerican cultureandhistory Thisisoneofthemost-known factsaboutHenryFord.

9.Fordreceived161U.S.patents

HenryFordwasaprolificinventor.Hehada creativeandcuriousmind,andhealwayslooked forwaystoimprovehisproductsandprocesses. Fordinventedmanythings,suchasthe quadricycle,theModelT,theassemblyline,and theV8engine.

Healsopatentedmanyofhisinventions,to protecthisintellectualpropertyandtogain recognition.Hewasawarded161U.S.patents, whichisaremarkablenumberforanindividual. Hispatentscoveredvariousfields,suchas automobiles,engines,transmissions,brakes, steering,lighting,andevensoybeanproducts.

HenryFord’sinventionsandpatentsshowedhis geniusandinnovationandmadehimoneofthe mostinfluentialfiguresinthehistoryof technology

10.HenryFordInventedaBiodegradableCar FromSoybeans

ThisisoneoftheintriguingfactsaboutHenry Fordisthathewasaninnovatoreveninhisold age.Heneverstoppedexperimentingandcreating newthings.InAugust1941,heunveileda prototypeofaplastic-bodiedcar.Itwasa remarkableinvention,asthecar’sbodywas biodegradable.

Fordgrewsoybeansonhisfarmandused themtomakethelightweightpanels entirely.Hewantedtousethesoybean panelsinhisproductioncarsandtrucks, toreduceweightandcost.Healsocared abouttheenvironmentandwantedto makehisvehiclesmoreeco-friendly.

TheoutbreakofWorldWarIIinterrupted hisproject.Hehadtofocusonmaking warmaterialsinsteadofcars.Henry Ford’seco-friendlycarwasavisionary ideathatwasaheadofitstime.

11.TheUnitedStatesPostalService honoredtheProminentAmericans Series(1965-1978)with12postage stamps

Thisfactisalsooneoftheknownfacts aboutHenryFordisthathereceiveda tributefromtheUnitedStatesPostal Service.Theyhonoredhimwitha12¢ postagestamp,aspartoftheProminent Americansseries.

Thisseriesfeaturedtheportraitsof famousAmericanswhomadesignificant

contributionstothenation’shistoryand culture.Theseriesranfrom1965to 1978andincludedothernotablefigures suchasAbrahamLincoln,JohnF Kennedy,andAlbertEinstein.

In1966,theyissuedHenryFord’s stamp,featuringhisprofileinblue.It alsohadhisnameandthewords“USA 12c”onit.Thestampwasarecognition ofHenryFord’sachievementsand innovationsintheautomobileindustry andsociety.HenryFord’spostagestamp tributewasasymbolofhisfameand respect.

Conclusion

Inconclusion,thesearethe11 interestingandunknownfactsabout HenryFord.HenryFordwasavisionary industrialistwhochangedtheworldwith hismassproductionofaffordablecars. Additionally,heimprovedthelivesof manythroughhissuccessandhardwork. Hislegacywillcontinuetoinspiremany forgenerations.Wehopeyougained valuableknowledgefromthisblog.

NazSchinder Naz Schinder

Thepandemichasimpactedmillionsoflivesand businesses.Especially,thelawindustryhas undergonesignificantchangesandwitnessedthe trendofintelligenttechnologyandprofessionallawyers. Withthistrend,efficiencyoflegalfirmscanbeimproved andlawyerscanensureprofessionalizationoflegal services.Cateringtothisnecessity,manyleadersinthelaw sectoracceptedthischallengeandinculcatedthisnew patternintheirbusinesses.NazSchinder(Founder, SchinderLawFirm)isonesuchbrilliantleaderwhohas helpedthelawindustrytobemorecomprehensiveand transformeditintoanewmultidimensionalone-stop professionalserviceecosystem.

FearlessandAction-orientedEntrepreneur

NazgraduatedwithamasterinlawdegreefromAtmaJaya University.Priortoherlegalcareer,shegraduatedfroman artschoolandstayedtheretoteachfortwoyears. Subsequently,NazdecidedtostudyEnglishandenhance ChineselanguageattheXinjiangUniversityForeign LanguagesInstitute.Asshecouldnotfindasuitablejob aftergraduation,shedecidedtobuildabusinessthatshe trulyisinterestedin.Further,sheattendedHongKong FashionInstituteandcreatedherownfashionbrandafter graduation.Withinsixmonthsaftergraduation,shesetup 16storesandbecameoneoftheyoungestfemale entrepreneursintheregion.

Game-changingInception

NazfoundedSchinderLawFirm(SLF)18yearsagoinher livingroom.SLFhasevolvedfromastaffofonetothe mostsuccessfulleadinglawfirmsinIndonesia.Overthe years,Nazwatchedthepopularityandwideapplicationof AlternativeDisputeResolution(ADR)growboth internationallyandregionally Asshewantedtoput IndonesiaontheinternationalADRmap,shelaunchedBali InternationalArbitrationandMediationCenter(BIAMC)in 2017andsincethensheisservingasitsFoundingchairand CEO.“Our inspiration to create Indonesia’s first non-profit

international arbitration and mediation service center was simple. We could hardly ignore the game-changing global initiatives such as ASEAN and APEC or the local Indonesian primary directives to increase Foreign Direct Investment (FDI),” saysNaz.

PrincipalPartnerinLegalMatters

SchinderLawFirmprovidesclientswithacomprehensive spectrumofdomesticandinternationallegalservices.They includeinitial investment,establishment,and foreign operationofasuccessfulIndonesianbusiness.The companysupportsitsclientsinbusinessformation, compliance,acquiringproperties,obtainingpermits,and hiringworkersandcontractors.Moreover,itspractice encompassesthewholerangeofcommercialandfinancial disputesincludingarbitrationandmediation,insurance litigation,bankinglitigation,administrativelawmatters, andproceedingsforjudicialreview.

Withrelentlessefforts,BIAMChasalsobecomean educationalandtrainingresourcefortheinternational arbitrationandmediationcommunity Thecompanyoffers introductoryandcertificationprogramsincollaboration withvariousregionaluniversities,institutions,and organizationsinbothformsofdisputesettlement.

CreatingImmenseNetwork

Nazadmitsthat2020wasachallengingyearthatopened newopportunities.Asthepaceofdigitaltransformation accelerated,shefocusedondigitaldevelopment,privacy, anddataprotection.Forthat,togetherwithIndonesianand Foreignexperts,NazestablishedIndonesia’sfirstofficial associationforDataProtectionOfficers(APPDI).Itisa non-profitorganizationthatprovidesaforumfor professionalstosharetheirpracticesaswellastolearnand understandpersonaldataprotection.APPDIisdedicatedto buildingabroadnetworkofprivacyanddataprotection professionalsinIndonesiatoshareideas,knowledge,and passionforprotectingindividual’srightsinthedigitalera.

“Success does not have to be about wealth, knowledge, talent, or power. From the moment you set your goals, believe in your choices, your ability to learn, and your plan.”

ShapingtheBest-self

Whenaskedaboutthemotivationbehindsuccess,Naz givescreditstoherdaughter “I am motivated by being a role model for her,” addsNaz.Shethrivestoshapeher best-selfandkeepsimprovinginallaspectstoinfluenceand inspireherdaughter.Colleaguesandemployeesalso motivateNazandtheychallengeandstimulateherina positiveway.Moreover,theirdedicationandhardwork inspireNaztodothebestasaprofessionalandaleader. Thoughthepandemichascausedphysicaldistanceand madeitimpossibletoworktogether,everyoneinthe companycontributesandhelpseachother

DealingwithConflicts

Speakingaboutthecomplexitiesintheindustry,Nazsays thatthelegallandscapeisextremelycomplexaswellas manylawshavevagueprovisionsandpooroperability Moreover,therearemanycontradictionsandconflicts betweenlaws.Theconstantchanginglawscreatealackof continuityinlawenforcementforforeignclients.Clients

finditdifficulttofullymeetandgraspthelatest requirements.Moreover,Indonesiahasdeep-rooted religioussentimentsandculturethatinfluenceoreven displacethecommonlegalpractice.Thischallengesits legalenvironmentandthus,asprofessionallegal practitionersandserviceproviders,Nazandteammust constantlyupdatetheirlegalknowledgeaswellasenhance theexperiencetosolveclient'sproblems.

AStrong-MindedWoman

Intheearlydaysofthebusiness,Nazfacedchallengesby thelawyersshehiredastheyrefusedtofindbettersolutions forclientsandneglectedtheinstructions.AsNazhadalittle legalknowledge,herbolddecisionswerequestionedand thisresultedinlowefficiency.However,shedecidedto proveherselfasalawyerandastrongwoman.Shetook challengesandsolvedproblemsoneafteranother. “I didn't take this as a challenge as a woman, I believe a male leader would be in a similar position if he didn’t have much legal experience,” addsNaz.Moreover,shefocusesonthework andbelievesthathersuccesscomesfromhardworkand dedication.

ConstructiveandIndependentFuture

Nazhasplannedtofocusonthegoaltoworkineducation tomotivateandencourageyoungpeoplewithinspiring stories.Shewantstoprovidethemwithaclearpathto successandtofollowtheirdreams.Withyearsof experienceandwisdom,shealsowantstogivebacktothe societyandteachtheyoungergenerationwhowishtolearn, improve,andgrow.

AdvicetostayHappyandFulfilled

Naz Schinder

Toachievetheultimatebenchmarkthatleadstosuccess, Nazbooststheconfidenceofyoungerwomenwithher valuableadvice.

● Ifstartingafamily,supportingyourhusband’s career,andraisingyourchildrenareyoursources ofhappiness,thendoit!

● Ifmoneycanbringyouhappiness,thenmakeit yourgoaltomakemoney.Learn,plan,execute, andacquire.

● Ifsocialstatusbringsyouhappiness,thenyoucan setagoal,learn,andexecute,andmost importantly,knowwhatroleyouwanttoplay.

CEO & Founder | ROUNDB

Meetthedistinguishedleader, RuiMartins,theCEOand FounderofROUNDB Coveringallareasoffiberoptic developmentwithspecializationand customersatisfaction,ROUNDBhas markeditspositioninthe telecommunicationsindustry.Amaster ofhistrade,Ruiisspearheadinghis companywithleapsandboundsand envisionsreachingthetopofthe pyramidinthenearfuture.Hissheer passionanddedicatedprincipledwork arehelpinghimsailthemanyseasof success.

ATrailblazerintheWorldof GeographicInformationSystems

Ruibeganhiscareerwithadegreein electricalengineering,andsoonafter graduation,hejoinedaPortuguese multinationalcompanythatintroduced himtotheworldof Geographic Information Systems.Thisnewarea piquedhisinterest,andhequickly becameavaluableassettothe company.Heservedthecompanyfor twodecades,risingthroughtheranks andeventuallybecomingabusiness manager.Hewentontomanageother businessareasbeforebecoming DirectorofTelecommunications.

In2015,Ruimadethebolddecisionto leavehissteadyjobandstarthisown company.Inthefirstyear,heprovided consultationservicesforseveral companies.However,itwashis exposuretotheFrenchmarketthat sparkedhisinterest.TheFrenchmarket wasdevelopingitsfiber-optic networks,andRuisawanopportunity

Ruiseizedtheopportunityandfounded ROUNDB,acompanydedicatedto providingcutting-edgefiber-optic networksolutionstoclientsacrossthe globe. “It was too fast to realize that I was again starting an engineering project in this area with ROUNDB.

RUI MARTINS

A Trailblazer Revolutionizing the Fiber-Optic Network Industry

From there on it was consolidation and growth,” Ruisays.

DecodingROUNDB

ROUNDBwasfoundedinLisbon, Portugal,in2015,andbeganwith smalltelecommunicationsprojectsin PortugalandFrance.Rui’svisionfor ROUNDBwastocreateaturnkey projectthatincludedafiber-optic networksurvey,planning,anddesign, allowingthecompanytoestablisha centralizedofficeinPortugalcapable ofexportingglobally

Thecompany’smissionistoprovide servicesandrelationshipsthatpromote well-being,createvalue,andensure thesustainabilityofthebusiness.It aspirestobethebestoptionfor customers,employees,andsuppliers forthequalityofitsproducts,services, andrelationships.

In2017,ROUNDBwonacrucial projectthatmarkedthestartofan incrediblejourney.Today,thecompany hasoperationsinsevencountries, includingtheUSA,UK,France,Spain, andGermany,andemploysaround120 people.

ROUNDBisnowagroupoffive companies,withheadquartersin

Portugal,France,andtheUnited Kingdom.Thegroupisdividedinto twoactivities,Telecommunications, andRealEstateDevelopment,andhas establisheditselfasaleaderinboth fields.

CreatingValueandSustainabilityin theTelecomIndustry

UnderthevisionaryleadershipofRui, ROUNDBprovidesexclusiveservices andsolutionsthatsetitapartfromits competitorsinthetelecommunications industry Thecompanyspecializesin planninganddesigningfiberoptic networksandexecutesallphasesofthe chain,includingsurvey,design, support,construction,andas-builts.It alsooffersconsultingservices, feasibilitystudies,andnetwork optimizationthroughintelligenttools thatemploysophisticatedalgorithms formorecomplexoperations.

ROUNDBprimarilytargetsthe telecommunicationsindustrywitha missiontobecomeagloballeaderin planninganddesigningfiber-optic networks.Thecompanydeveloped intelligentanalysisanddesigntools thatoptimizenetworkplanningand design,reducingconstructioncostsfor itsclients.

Whilethecompany’stechnical capabilitiesareimpressive,itisthe emphasisoncommunication,trust, quality,capacity,anddeadlinesthat trulycaptivatesitscustomers.The company’smotto “Once a client, a client forever” illustratesitsdedication tocustomersatisfaction.

BuildingaPositiveWorkCulture

AsthefounderandCEOofROUNDB, Ruishoulderstheimmense responsibilityofleadingacompany thatplacesastrongemphasison internallaborandemployeewellbeing.Oneofhismostimportant responsibilitiesistoconstantlyattract businesstosupportROUNDB’s growthandretainitstalentedteam.

Ruiispassionateaboutcreatinga positiveworkculturewherepeoplecan thriveandthisisreflectedinthe variousbenefitsandsocialinitiatives thatthecompanyoffers. “One of our main goals, and mine in particular, is to create an organization where people feel good,” addsRui.

InrecognitionofROUNDB’s achievements,thecompanyhas receivednumerousawardsand accolades,includingthePMELíder andTOPSCORING5%awards.The

companyisalsoISO9001-2015certified,demonstratingits commitmenttoqualityandexcellence.Thesehonorsarea sourceofgreatprideandmotivationforRuitokeep pushingthecompanyforward.

LeadershipinaChangingWorld

Ruihasaclearperspectiveonthecurrentscenarioofglobal businessleadership.Accordingtohim,leadershipneedsto beinclusive,andbasedonprinciplesofcommunication, trust,andaccountability.Hebelievesthatweareina differentworldnow,withnewvariablessuchas globalization,telework,andanewmindsetofyounger workerswhoseekwell-beingastheirfirstneed.

Ruialsoemphasizestheimportanceofbeingproactiveina competitivebusinessenvironment.However,heemphasizes thatproactivityisnotlimitedtoexternalfactors.Itismore importanttobeproactivewithintheorganizationby supportingemployeedevelopmentandgrowth.

Tostayrelevantamidstchangingleadershipstyles,Rui ensuresthathegivesthemanagementteamallthetoolsand includestheminacultureofsharingwhilemaintaining rigor.Furthermore,hebelievesinincorporatingnewsocial benefitsintotheproductivelinesfromtheperspectiveof sharingandinclusion.

FromtheBoardroomtotheGreatOutdoors

Ruiunderstandstheimportanceoftakingabreakfromthe fast-pacedcorporateworldtoenjoylifebeyondtheoffice walls.Heprioritizeshisinterestsandhobbies,which includetraveling,sports,reading,andspendingqualitytime withhislovedones.

Maintainingaperfectwork-lifebalanceiscrucial,andRui achievesthisbydedicatingtimetohispersonalinterests, thusrejuvenatinghimselftoreturntoworkwithfreshideas andaclearmind.

PearlsofWisdom

Asanesteemedleaderintheindustry,Ruihassomewords ofwisdomforbuddingentrepreneurswhoaspiretoexcelin theircareers.Accordingtohim,businesssuccessis primarilyaboutinvestinginpeople,therealdrivingforce behindanyorganization. “In this way, I suggest betting on the training of staff and setting an example,” assertsRui.

Ruiemphasizestheimportanceofhavingaclearvisionand communicatingiteffectivelytotheentireteam.Healso highlightsthesignificanceofbeliefandresilience,asthe roadtosuccessisoftenfraughtwithchallengesand obstacles.

“ROUNDB makes the difference because it develops, analysis, and designs tools that allow it to obtain the best solutions for its customers.”

Inthedynamicyear2023,certainbusinesseshavestood outfortheirsignificantprofitgeneration,earningthemthe titleoftheyear’smostprofitablecompanies.Inthis analysis,wewillthoroughlyexaminetherevenuesources thathavepropelledthesecompaniestoexceptional financialsuccess.Wewillalsodelveintotheirmarket positioning,andrevenuetrends,andidentifythestock exchangeswheretheirfinancialstrengthisevident.The goalofthisanalysisistoprovideacomprehensive understandingofhowthesetopbusinesseshaveachieved remarkablesuccessandbecamethemostprofitable companiesinthe2023landscape.Let’sgetstarted!

TheCurrentGlobalBusinessEnvironment

Thecurrentglobalbusinessenvironmentpresents numerouschallengesandopportunities.

●Opportunities

●1.TheRiseofTechnology:Noveltechnologies,suchas artificialintelligence,blockchain,androbotics,are emergingandofferingfreshprospects.Theseinnovations enablebusinessestoexplorenewavenuesandreshapetheir operations.

●2.TheGrowthoftheDigitalEconomy:Therapid expansionofthedigitaleconomyoffersacrucialbusiness opportunity.Enterprisesthatembracethistrendcansecure aprosperousfuturebyaligningwithitsdynamiclandscape andtransformativepotential.

●3.IncreasingDemandforSustainableProductsand Services:Withgrowingconsumerawareness,thedemand forsustainableproductsandservicesisontherise.This trendprovidesbusinesseswithapromisingopportunityto capitalizeonbyaligningwitheco-friendlypreferences.

●4.TheGrowthofEmergingMarkets:Theswift expansionofemergingmarketsoffersalucrative opportunityforbusinessestofostergrowth.By strategicallyaccessingthesemarkets,companiescan effectivelyexpandtheirenterprises.

●Challenges

1.TheCOVID-19Pandemic:Theglobalillnesscaused bythepandemicsignificantlyimpactedtheworld’s financialsystem,resultingindifficultiesinobtaining products,risingprices,andaslowdownineconomic growth.

2.TheWarinUkraine:TheconflictinUkraineposed substantialchallengesforindividualsandtheglobal economy,causingwidespreadsuffering.Italsoledto increasedenergycostsandgreateruncertaintyaboutthe future.

3.RisingInflation:Inflationisontheriseinnumerous countries,erodingpurchasingpowerandincreasing operationalcostsforbusinesses.Thisisarippleeffect stemmingfromthepandemicthathasaffectedbusinesses worldwide.

4.GeopoliticalTensions:Tensionsbetweencountriesare escalating,potentiallyexacerbatingissuesfortheglobal economy.Forinstance,theRussian-Ukrainianconflicthas strainedrelationsbetweencountriessuchastheUSAand China.

5.ClimateCrisis:Theclimatecrisisrepresentsasignificant threattotheglobaleconomy,necessitatingproactive measuresbybusinessestomitigateitsimpact.

TopTrendingIndustries

Thesearesomeofthemostpopularandprofitableindustries in2023.

1.HealthcareIndustry:Theexpectedrevenuegrowthrate is14.77%,amountingto$28.77billionby2027.

2.E-commerceIndustry:Theexpectedrevenuegrowthrateis projectedtoreach$70.9trillionby2028,exhibitingagrowth rate(CAGR)of27.43%during2023–2028.

3.AIIndustry:In2023,themarketvaluestoodat$150.2 billionandisanticipatedtoincreaseto$1,345.2billionby 2030.TheglobalAImarketisregisteringaCAGRof36.8% from2023to2030.

4.VRandARIndustries:RevenueintheARandVR marketsisprojectedtoreach$31.1billionin2023,withan expectedannualgrowthrate(CAGR2023-2027)of13.72%.

5.BlockchainIndustry:Theglobalblockchaintechnology marketsizeisexpectedtoreachapproximately$2,334.46 billionby2032,growingatacompoundannualgrowthrate (CAGR)of85.7%from2023to2032.

6.DataAnalytics:Theglobaldataanalyticsmarketis expectedtogrowatacompoundannualgrowthrateof26.7% from2023to2030,reaching$302.01billionby2030.

MostProfitableCompanies

1.AppleInc.

●HQ:USA

●MarketRevenue: $81.797Billion

●Exchange:NASDAQ

In2023,Applestandsoutasoneofthemost profitablecompanies.Themajorityoftheirrevenue derivesfromiPhonesales,constituting53%of theirearningsinQ32023,totalingapproximately $39.67billion.FollowingiPhones,iPadscontribute $5.79billion,withMacsgenerating$6.84billion. Inadditiontothese,Applegarners$21.21billion fromitsservicesdivision.Beyondthesecore revenuesources,Apple’sincomestreamalso benefitsfromwearablesandvariousservices.The significanceofthesesupplementaryincome sourceshassteadilygrownovertheyears.

2.MicrosoftCorp

●HQ:USA

●MarketRevenue: $211.915Billion

●Exchange:NASDAQ

In2023,Microsoft’sprimarysourceofincomewas cloudcomputing,generating$28.5billion, followedcloselybyOffice365,whichbroughtin $63.36billion.Windows,widelyutilized,also contributedsignificantlytotheirrevenue.LinkedIn added$15.12billiontoMicrosoft’searnings throughsubscriptions,advertisements,joblistings, andeducationalservices.Gaming,too,playeda substantialrole,accountingfor$15.47billionin revenue.Microsoft’sdiverseincomestreamsare derivedfromcloudservices,softwareproducts, socialnetworks,andgaming,collectively generatingsubstantialrevenueforthecompany

3.AlphabetInc.(GOOGLE)

●HQ:USA

●MarketRevenue:$74.604Billion

●Exchange:NASDAQ

AlphabetInc.earned$58.1billionexclusively fromadvertising,makingitoneofthemost profitablecompaniesinAmericain2023.Google, astheworld'slargestadvertisingplatform,derives

themajorityofitsrevenuefromadvertising.In additiontothis,thecompanyaccrued$7.4 billionfromitscloudcomputingservicesin 2023.YouTube,theworld'sforemostvideosharingplatform,contributedsignificantlyto Google’srevenue,generating$28.84billionin 2023.Thecompanyalsogarnered$1.93billion throughvariousotherservicesinthesame year

4.Samsung

●HQ:SouthKorea

●MarketRevenue:$218.04Billion

●Exchange:KRX

In2023,theprimaryrevenuesourcesfor SamsungareITandmobilecommunication, whichcollectivelycontributeto51.5%ofthe company'stotalrevenue.Withintherealmof devicesolutions,Samsungencompasses semiconductors,displays,andcomponents, andthissegmentisprojectedtorepresent 27.6%ofthecompany'stotalrevenueforthe sameyear.Consumerelectronics,ontheother hand,contribute11.9%toSamsung'stotal revenuein2023,whilebuildingand constructionactivitiesaccountfor8.4%ofthe company'srevenue.Lastly,financialservices makeupamodest0.6%ofSamsung'stotal revenue.

5.Pfizer

●HQ:USA

●MarketRevenue:$67to$70Billion

●Exchange:NYSE

Pfizer,apharmaceuticalcompany,primarily derivesitsrevenuefromthesaleof prescriptiondrugs,vaccines,andbiologics. Biopharmaceuticalscontributeto84%ofthe company’stotalrevenue,whileconsumer healthcareisexpectedtomakeup14%of Pfizer’soverallrevenuein2023.In2023, Pfizer’sconsumerdivisionreportedearningsof $13.2billion,reflectinga10%increasefrom thepreviousyear Thecompanyisactively investinginthedevelopmentofnewdrugsand vaccines,solidifyingitspositionasoneofthe healthcaresector’smostprofitableentities.

6.SBI

●HQ:India

●MarketRevenue:$16.884Billion

●Exchange:NSE

Throughtheinterestincome,SBIgenerated $470,719,903ininterestincome.Accordingtothe codeyouprovided,SBIearnedaprofitof$6.2billion throughfeesandcommissionsin2023.Additionally, SBIgenerated$38.905billionfrominvestment incomeand$4.9billionfromothersourcesofincome inthesameyear.

7.RelianceIndustries

●HQ:India

●MarketRevenue:$108.21Billion

●Exchange:NSE

Reliance,thesecondmostprofitablecompanyin India,generateda$565millionprofitinthesame period.Italsoearned$47.2billionthrough petrochemicalsin2023and$310.4billioninprofit fromretailsales.RelianceJioreportedrevenueclose to$1.5billioninfiscalyear2023and$5.6billion fromdigitalservices.ThegrowthinReliance’s revenuein2023wasprimarilydrivenbythe expansionofitsretailanddigitalbusinesses.Reliance Industriesremainsthesecond-mostprofitable businessinIndia.

8.SaudiAramco

●HQ:SaudiArabia

●MarketRevenue:$2.229Trillion

●Exchange:SAR

In2023,SaudiAramcogeneratedrevenuefrom varioussources.Specifically,theyearned$388.5 billionthroughoilandgasproduction,$57.2billion fromrefineriesandchemicals,$31.8billionthrough marketinganddistribution,and$10.7billionfrom corporateandotheractivities.Thisrevenuegrowthin 2023canbeattributedtotheriseinoilprices.

9.Tencent

●HQ:SaudiArabia

●MarketRevenue:$2.229Trillion

●Exchange:SAR

OnlineadvertisingwasTencent’s primaryrevenuesourcein2023, comprising42%ofthecompany’stotal earnings.Specifically,Tencentamassed $126.5billioninrevenuefrom advertisingduringthatyear Additionally,thecompanygenerated $102.1billionfromvalue-addedservices in2023.Thethird-largestcontributorto Tencent’srevenuein2023wasFinTech andbusinessservices,accountingfor 25%ofthecompany’soverallearnings. Thissectoryielded$77.6billionin revenuein2023andemergedasthe mostprofitablesegmentofthe company’soperationsduringthatyear

10.Gazprom

●HQ:Russia

●MarketRevenue:$2.229Trillion

●Exchange:MCXGAZP

In2023,Gazpromisexpectedtoearnan estimated$35billionto$46billionin revenuefromnaturalgas.Specifically, Gazprom’srevenuefromtransportation servicesin2023amountedto$3.1 billion,markinga10%declinefromthe $3.4billiongeneratedin2022.Asper myavailablesources,Gazprom’s revenuefromliquefiednaturalgas (LNG)in2023reached$15.3billion, whileitgeneratedanadditional$30.4 billionthroughitsotherbusiness operations.

Intheever-evolvinglandscapeof2023, somebusinesseshaveemergedas leadersinprofitability.Theyspanthe tech-drivenfieldsofcloudcomputing andsoftwareservices,aswellasthe enduringsectorsofhealthcareand renewableenergy Theseenterprises demonstrateadaptabilityandinnovation. Asconsumerpreferencesevolveand globalchallengespersist,these profitablebusinessesnotonlyachieve financialsuccessbutalsoplayarolein shapingamoresustainableand interconnectedfuture.

Sean M. Hicks

Innovative Leader Shaping the Service Contract Industry

Thecorporatelandscapeisundergoing

significanttransformations,propelledby technologicaladvancements,evolving customerexpectations,andtheever-expanding reachofglobaleconomies.Amidstthesechanges, onetrendstandsoutasparamount:thegrowing importanceofdigitaltransformation.Inordertostay aheadinthiscompetitivelandscape,modernleaders mustpossessahighleveloftechnological proficiencyandbewillingtoembraceemerging technologies.

Amongtheesteemedbusinessleaderswhoembody thisforward-thinkingmindsetandpossessawealth ofknowledgeandexperience,SeanHicksshinesas theCEOof NewLeafServiceContracts,Inc.His visionaryapproachanduniquestrategiesfor businessexpansionhavemadeaprofoundimpacton theindustry.Letusexplorehisremarkable contributionsandhowhehaspropelledhis organizationtonewheights.

ProfessionalJourneyofSuccess

SeanHicksisacreativeleaderdrivinginnovation andgrowthintheindustry.Heisaseasoned professionalwithover30yearsofexperienceinthe serviceandservicecontractsector.Seanrelentlessly pursuedqualityandlovedprovidingexcellentclient experiences,startingwithhishumblebeginningsas aServiceManageratSearsProductServicein Florence,Alabama.

SeanbeganhisworkatSearsandsoonmovedthrough theranks,obtainingpromotionsthatallowedhimto movetomoreprominentservicelocationsandtakeon moreresponsibility.MontgomeryWardtooknoticeof hisskillsandhiredhimasaCentralServiceManager inKansasCitybeforepromotinghimtoRegional ServiceManagerinTampa,Florida.Hemade considerableprogressduringthistime,launching ground-breakingprojectsthatchangedthefaceofthe businessenvironment.

FollowinghistenureatMontgomeryWard,Sean relocatedtoChicago,Illinois,wherehetookthecrucial DirectorofProductServicesjob.Inthisrole,he oversawateamofover1,500repairspecialistsspread throughout138servicefacilities.Amidrisingfinancial constraints,hesuccessfullytransitionedtheWards servicefleetintoA&ESignatureService,thecountry’s firstcountrywideserviceforappliancesand electronics.

Later,Seanstartedanewchapterinhisworkby joiningWarrantechHomeServicesinBedford,Texas. Hewasthecompany’sSeniorVicePresidentof Operations,overseeingthecontactcenter,service networkexpansion,andclaimpayouts.Ashe progressedupthecorporateladder,Seanfinally becamethepresidentofWarrantechConsumerProduct Services,Inc.,wherehiscreativeplansandoutstanding leadershipskillshelpedthecompanygrowfroman annualrevenueof$18milliontoanastounding$138 million.

Inordertomakealastingimpression,Seanandhis businesspartner,RickGavino,foundedNewLeafin 2011.InSeptember2020,NewLeafbecamean employee-ownedcompanytrulyaligningmanagement andworkergoals.NewLeafhashadextraordinary developmentunderSean’sskilledleadershipandhas establisheditselfasaninnovator.

EmpoweringServiceExcellence

SeanHicksandRickGavinofoundedNewLeaf ServiceContractswithasharedvisiontorevolutionize theservicecontractindustry Theylaunchedthe companywitha$1millioninvestment.BasedinIrving, Texas,NewLeafhasrapidlyemergedasaleading player,boastingover3,000storescoveredbyNewLeaf servicecontracts.Withadedicatedteamof approximately100professionalsspreadacrossthe Dallas-FortWorthmetroplex,theyarecommittedto deliveringexceptionalserviceexperiences.

NewLeaf’smissionrevolvesaroundbeingan empoweredorganizationthatharnessescutting-edge technologiestoprovideunmatchedservice.Anchored byitscorevaluesofService,Integrity,andCommunity, thecompanysetshighstandardsinitsday-to-day operations.Inatransformativemove,NewLeaf convertedtoa30%EmployeeStockOwnershipPlan (ESOP)inSeptember2020,fosteringacultureof sharedownership.

RedefiningServiceContractswithUnmatched Offerings

AtthehelmofNewLeaf,Seanhasrevolutionizedthe industrywithexclusiveservicesandsolutionsthat surpasscompetitors.Asathird-partyservicecontract administrator,itofferscomprehensivecoveragefor appliances,furniture,andevenshoes,coveringnearly allconsumerspendingcategoriesexceptautomobiles. Withover600clients,rangingfromsmallbusinessesto largeretailerswithhundredsofstores,theirtrusted reputationspanstheindustry

NewLeaf’sinnovationextendsbeyondtraditional contracts.Theynowcollaboratewithmarketersinthe homewarrantysector,providingconventionalhome warrantiesviaemail,directmail,andoutbound telemarketing.Theirservicesincludeproductdesign, compliance,training,andpost-salecontractservicing. Additionally,theyempoweronlinepartnerstoenterthe

servicecontractbusinessinjustoneweek,offering value-addedfeatureslikemoney-backguaranteesfor unusedcontracts.Remarkably,NewLeafisthesole third-partyadministratorcoveringshoeandouterwear brands,solidifyingtheirstatusaspioneers.

Leader’sPerspective

Seanisinchargeofthecompany’soverall managementasChairman,CEO,andPresidentof NewLeaf.Hemakescrucialjudgments,anticipates cutting-edgegoods,andestablishesstrategicgoals withaneyeonthecompany’sfuture.Seanguidesand mentorstheexecutiveteam,givingthemthetools theyneedtooperatetheirday-to-daybusiness effectively.Hehasestablishedhimselfasavisionary intheservicecontractsectorthroughhisexceptional administration,leadingtoseveralaccolades.Under hisleadership,NewLeafflourishesasatrailblazing force,influencingthedirectionoftheindustry

EarningtheTrust

NewLeaftargetsAmerican-basedapparel, electronics,andhouseholdgoodsretailersand manufacturerslookingforservicecontractandrepair networksolutions.Servicecontractsopenaprofitable retailerchannel,boostingprofitabilityandfostering brandloyalty Theseextensiveservices,carefully constructedbyNewLeaf,enableclientstoestablish enduringrelationshipswiththeirconsumers.The contractsoftenlastuptofiveyearsandlinkclientsto theretailerforalengthyperiod,producingsignificant money.Byprovidingsuperiorcustomerservice,the merchantearnsthetrustoffuturecustomers.

ProactiveMindsetinBusiness

Seanunderlinestheimportanceofproactive leadershipinahighlycompetitivecorporate environment.Seizingopportunities,managingrisks, fosteringinnovation,navigatingchange,keepinga customer-centricapproach,andinspiringand motivatingemployeesarethesixmajorareashe viewsasrequiringproactivethinking.

Furthermore,heactivelyseeksmethodstostay relevantinchangingleadershipstylesandbelievesin lifelonglearning.Heactivelyparticipatesinbusiness conferencestokeepupwithcurrentbestpractices. Attendingleadershipdevelopmentseminarsgives

himevenmoreknowledgeaboutrecentdevelopments. Seanemphasizesthevalueofdevelopinghiscompany intoacenterforcontinuingeducationbecausehe recognizestherelevanceofbuildingalearningculture. Hegiveshisstaffthetoolstoadvanceprofessionally andpersonallybyofferingthoroughtraining opportunitiesandvaluableresources.Healsospends muchtimenetworkingwithcolleaguesinthesectorto acquireessentialinsightsintotheirchangingleadership styles.

PursuitofBalancedLife

Seanenjoysafulfillingwork-lifebalanceoutsideofhis cabin.HeloveswatchingtheUniversityofAlabama footballteamplay,assportsareoneofhispassions. Travelingwithhiswifeisalsoaspecialinterest.As Seanaged,hecametoappreciatetheimportanceof familyandadvocatedforotherstoprioritizetaking well-deservedvacationswithlovedonesinsteadof workingexcessiveovertime.

New

Leaf’s

mission is to be an

empowered organization that leverages leading-edge technologies to deliver exceptional service experiences.

Advice to Thrive

Seanoffersvaluableadvicetoaspiringleaderslooking togrowintheservicecontractindustry:

●Staycuriousandseekknowledge.Readbooks, magazines,papers,etc.tokeepthelearningcycle active.

●Attendindustryeventsandnetwork.Buildarobust networkofbusinessleaders.

●Embracefailureandlearnfromit.Thenalwaysstrive forcontinuousimprovement.

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