This episode of “This Week in Business History” discusses one of the really seminal moments from the last century – The Wright Brothers and the Dawn of Modern Aviation. Filling in for Scott W. Luton, special guest host Gary Smith will describe how the brothers first became interested in flight, studied and developed their theories of flight, and turned those theories into the first practical powered aircraft.
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This Week in Business History – Episode-28
On this episode of This Week in Business History, host Scott W. Luton dives into the story of the rise of Mary Barra, Chairman and CEO of General Motors. She has worked at GM since she was 18 & now leads one of the largest companies in the world. Join us to find out some of her key leadership philosophies & experiences.
This Week in Business History – Episode-29
In this episode of This Week in Business History, host Scott W. Luton explores the origin story of one Stanley Martin Lieber, better known to the world as Stan Lee. From modest beginnings in New York City to successfully revolutionizing the comic book industry on a number of fronts, “Smilin’ Stan” offers quite a story, driven by following his passion in life. And doing things his way.
This Week in Business History – Episode-30
In this episode of This Week in Business History, host Scott W. Luton offers a double feature, as he shares the story behind Katharine Ryan Gibbs, who founded one of the most successful educational institutions in the U.S. during the early 20th Century.
This Week in Business History – Episode-31
In this episode of This Week in Business History, host Scott W. Luton shares ten things about Jeff Bezos that he bets many don’t know. Where is Jeff Bezos from and what was he like growing up? What was the humbling lesson learned at age 10? What advice did the Princeton alum get from Harvard grad students? Tune in to learn the answers to each of these & more.
This Week in Business History – Episode-33
This Week in Business History – Episode-34
In this special episode of This Week in Business History, host Scott W. Luton kicks off a new mini-series, where he interviews business leaders on key developments in 2020 that we’ll be talking about 100 years from now. In this episode, Scott speaks with Dyci Sfregola, Managing Director with New Generation Architects.
Digital Transformers – Episode-578
Amazon, Tesla, PayPal, and Mastercard are all using bitcoin. Should cryptocurrency be a part of your digital transformation? Join us Kevin L. Jackson on this episode of Digital Transformers where we will explore the importance of digital currency and blockchain technology to global supply chains and B2B commerce.
This Week in Business History- Episode 35
In this edition of This Week in Business History, guest host Kelly Barner remembers the inventions and milestones associated with this week, including the first U.S. fire extinguisher patent, the first singing telegram, the founding of NASDAQ, and the epic chess battle between I.B.M.’s Deep Blue and Garry Kasparov.
This Week in Business History – Episode-552
In this edition of This Week in Business History, host Scott W. Luton tracks Dr. Martin Luther King Jr through 7 key cities that shaped his journey & legacy. Dr. King impacted industry, our country & the world like few have. His story will give you hope & strength, even in these challenging times.