Entrepreneur stories from around the world

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This playlist collects real entrepreneur stories from many countries. Shopify and Xero profile owners in India, Singapore, South Africa and the UK, SCORE and Square follow local shops and cafés in the US, and Stanford GSB and Y Combinator hear from founders such as Jack Ma. Play all on repeat, or Repeat one on a story you like.

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Videos in this playlist

  1. 1How this business created 14,000 jobs in India | Economic impact of entrepreneursHow this business created 14,000 jobs in India | Economic impact of entrepreneursShopifyPlay from here Loop
  2. 2She's bringing Ankara fashion to Singapore and beyond | My Shopify Business StoryShe's bringing Ankara fashion to Singapore and beyond | My Shopify Business StoryShopifyPlay from here Loop
  3. 3David from Truth Coffee | Behind your BusinessDavid from Truth Coffee | Behind your BusinessXero Accounting SoftwarePlay from here Loop
  4. 42023 National Small Business Person of the Year: Abdirahman Kahin, CEO & Owner of Afro Deli & Grill2023 National Small Business Person of the Year: Abdirahman Kahin, CEO & Owner of Afro Deli & GrillU.S. Small Business AdministrationPlay from here Loop
  5. 5Zepto: How Two 17-Year-Olds Built India's Largest Seller Of Fruits and VegetablesZepto: How Two 17-Year-Olds Built India's Largest Seller Of Fruits and VegetablesY CombinatorPlay from here Loop
  6. 6This urban farm is fighting Singapore's food shortage | My Shopify Business StoryThis urban farm is fighting Singapore's food shortage | My Shopify Business StoryShopifyPlay from here Loop
  7. 7Meet a couple farming coffee on a volcano | My Shopify Business StoryMeet a couple farming coffee on a volcano | My Shopify Business StoryShopifyPlay from here Loop
  8. 8Jack Ma, Alibaba Group: Stanford GSB 2015 Entrepreneurial Company of the YearJack Ma, Alibaba Group: Stanford GSB 2015 Entrepreneurial Company of the YearStanford Graduate School of BusinessPlay from here Loop
  9. 9Ratan Tata: Moving the Tata Group Beyond IndiaRatan Tata: Moving the Tata Group Beyond IndiaStanford Graduate School of BusinessPlay from here Loop
  10. 10How I Helped Transform Bangladesh’s Healthcare, One Patient at a TimeHow I Helped Transform Bangladesh’s Healthcare, One Patient at a TimeHarvard Business ReviewPlay from here Loop
  11. 11How I Upcycled Unwanted Foods Into Tasty—and Profitable—SnacksHow I Upcycled Unwanted Foods Into Tasty—and Profitable—SnacksHarvard Business ReviewPlay from here Loop
  12. 12Ade from Nubian Skin | Behind your BusinessAde from Nubian Skin | Behind your BusinessXero Accounting SoftwarePlay from here Loop
  13. 13For 88 years, we've made boots by hand | My Shopify Business StoryFor 88 years, we've made boots by hand | My Shopify Business StoryShopifyPlay from here Loop
  14. 14I Used to Work at This Flower Shop as a Student, Now I Own It | My Shopify Business StoryI Used to Work at This Flower Shop as a Student, Now I Own It | My Shopify Business StoryShopifyPlay from here Loop
  15. 15How Iris Scott made a career finger painting | My Shopify Business StoryHow Iris Scott made a career finger painting | My Shopify Business StoryShopifyPlay from here Loop
  16. 16Just start trying | The story of MVMT WatchesJust start trying | The story of MVMT WatchesShopifyPlay from here Loop
  17. 17How I Built A $6.5 Billion App Called Duolingo | Founder EffectHow I Built A $6.5 Billion App Called Duolingo | Founder EffectCNBC Make ItPlay from here Loop
  18. 18How Blue Bottle Went From A Coffee Cart To A $700MM ValuationHow Blue Bottle Went From A Coffee Cart To A $700MM ValuationCNBC Make ItPlay from here Loop
  19. 19How David Lieb Turned a Failing Startup Into Google Photos | BackstoryHow David Lieb Turned a Failing Startup Into Google Photos | BackstoryY CombinatorPlay from here Loop
  20. 20Guy Raz x Square | The Way Up: Nixta TaqueriaGuy Raz x Square | The Way Up: Nixta TaqueriaSquarePlay from here Loop
  21. 21Guy Raz x Square | The Way Up: Green Apple BooksGuy Raz x Square | The Way Up: Green Apple BooksSquarePlay from here Loop
  22. 22Guy Raz x Square | The Way Up: The Sports BraGuy Raz x Square | The Way Up: The Sports BraSquarePlay from here Loop
  23. 23SCORE Success Stories:  Touright Bicycle ShopSCORE Success Stories: Touright Bicycle ShopSCORE MentorsPlay from here Loop
  24. 24SCORE Success Stories: Uni Uni Bubble TeaSCORE Success Stories: Uni Uni Bubble TeaSCORE MentorsPlay from here Loop
  25. 25SCORE Success Stories: Silver Slice BakerySCORE Success Stories: Silver Slice BakerySCORE MentorsPlay from here Loop
  26. 26SCORE Success Stories: Mothership Coffee RoastersSCORE Success Stories: Mothership Coffee RoastersSCORE MentorsPlay from here Loop
  27. 27SCORE Success Stories: Casco Bay Cleaning ServicesSCORE Success Stories: Casco Bay Cleaning ServicesSCORE MentorsPlay from here Loop
  28. 282015 National Small Business Person of the Year, Missouri Star Quilt Company2015 National Small Business Person of the Year, Missouri Star Quilt CompanyU.S. Small Business AdministrationPlay from here Loop
  29. 29Burrito restaurant owner gives back to community through food | Small business heroBurrito restaurant owner gives back to community through food | Small business heroIntuit QuickBooksPlay from here Loop
  30. 30Success on Troost: Ruby Jean's Juicery, Kansas City, MissouriSuccess on Troost: Ruby Jean's Juicery, Kansas City, MissouriKauffman FoundationPlay from here Loop
  31. 31How We Bridge Digital Divides to Unlock the Power of Emerging MarketsHow We Bridge Digital Divides to Unlock the Power of Emerging MarketsHarvard Business ReviewPlay from here Loop
  32. 324 myths and misunderstsandings about doing business in Africa | Nomava Zanazo | TED Business4 myths and misunderstsandings about doing business in Africa | Nomava Zanazo | TED BusinessTED PodcastsPlay from here Loop

What can I learn from other entrepreneurs' stories?

Stories show what the how-to videos cannot: the doubts, the first customers, the mistakes and the slow early years. Look for how each owner found demand, kept costs under control and adapted when something failed. Most of these businesses started small and grew step by step.

How can I get more out of these videos with RepeatWatch?

Play all on repeat while you work or commute. When a founder explains a key decision, A–B loop it and note what you would do in their place. Speed longer interviews to 1.25× and save the most useful moments on keys 1–9.

Frequently asked questions

Why include so many small businesses, not just famous founders?

Because most readers will build a shop, café, service or small brand rather than a billion-dollar company. SCORE, Square, Xero and Shopify stories show ordinary owners solving everyday problems, which is often more useful than a famous success story.

Will I get the same results?

No one can promise that. Every story here depends on its owner, market, timing and luck, and many of these founders struggled for years. Use them for ideas and encouragement, then test your own plan carefully and check local regulations.

Is this legal, tax or financial advice?

No. These videos are educational and come from the channels that published them. They are not legal, tax or financial advice for your situation. These stories describe other people's experiences, not a plan you should copy.