When we talk about people who changed the world, we rarely mention CEOs of innovative companies because we think they are all raking in money with their businesses. However, the amazing truth is that several businesses have made unforgettable contributions to our society. In this article, we’ll highlight the history and impacts of five successful companies on society. Let’s get into it!
Facebook/Meta
We all know Facebook is a social media platform, but it’s more than that. Although the original idea was to enhance community interaction, especially at Harvard, where founder Mark Zuckerberg attended, Facebook became a solution that the whole world needed.
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Facebook plays a major role in how people communicate globally. Facebook can be categorized as a networking platform, news source, marketplace, or even dating site. The future is still bright for the company.
Ford Motors
Before Ford Motors, manufacturers only built custom-made cars; different parts were made in different shops by different builders. The founder of Ford Motors, Henry Ford, realized that the process of collecting and assembling car parts takes too long.
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Then, he developed a manufacturing and assembly plant that made it possible for cars to be manufactured in record time. This made a more affordable car option available to the general public; Ford Motors changed the world of car manufacturing for good.
Tata Group
You may not have heard the name of this company before because it’s not common in the States, but it’s a shining example that can’t be overlooked. Tata Group is an India-based vehicle production company that has more employees than Facebook, Toyota, Google, and Coca-Cola combined.
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As if the employment it provides isn’t impressive enough, the company donates up to 60% of its profits to philanthropic ventures. This company, which has also delved into producing steel, radios, and satellite communication devices, owns the world’s largest subsea fiber cable network.
Amazon
In the beginning, the only products available on Amazon’s site were compact discs, hardware, software, videos, and, of course, books. However, the company expanded rapidly as the demand for online services increased.
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Today, the company delivers practically anything worldwide to customers’ doorsteps. Amazon has changed how people shop by making things unbelievably convenient; this has set the pace for other companies to set up online marketplaces.
Microsoft
We can’t dare exclude Microsoft when talking about companies that have impacted the world. The company changed how people used computers and transformed the world. You couldn’t be more mistaken if you think that Microsoft is on its last leg.
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The company is still a tech giant to date. Microsoft makes the operating systems that many computers, especially laptops, run on. Furthermore, the company enhances data input with Microsoft Office products like Excel and Word. Even Xbox, one of the world’s largest video game companies, is owned by Microsoft.