Steve Forbes On Achievement

Join Steve Forbes, Forbes Media Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, as he shares the stories of history’s greatest innovators and entrepreneurs—many of whom are largely forgotten today. This collection includes short episodes, an extended lesson, and a classroom-ready activity that help students explore how entrepreneurs solve problems, take risks, and create lasting impact. From groundbreaking inventions to game-changing leadership, these resources connect entrepreneurship to resilience, creativity, and smart decision-making.

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Problem Solvers: How Markets Work

Teach entrepreneurship without the textbook–just one coffee shop example.

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Entrepreneur’s Portfolio

Turn entrepreneurship into something students can actually DO—from problem to business plan, step by step.

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Season 3

Short Videos 3–5 min

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Fredric Arnold

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Fredric Arnold

WWII pilot Fredric Arnold turned a beachside annoyance into the iconic aluminum folding chair.

Steve Forbes On Achievement - John C. Bogle

Steve Forbes On Achievement - John C. Bogle

How John C. Bogle took on Wall Street and changed investing forever with the index fund.

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Amar Bose

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Amar Bose

The man who refused good enough sound-and reinvented how the world listens.

Steve Forbes On Achievement - John Deere

Steve Forbes On Achievement - John Deere

How John Deere's simple steel plow unlocked America's farmland and reshaped agriculture.

Steve Forbes On Achievement - James Forten

Steve Forbes On Achievement - James Forten

How James Forten used entrepreneurial success to fight slavery and expand freedom.

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Estee Lauder

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Estee Lauder

The woman who broke beauty-industry rules and built a global brand-by giving products away.

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Pete Rozelle

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Pete Rozelle

How Pete Rozelle turned football into a business powerhouse and created the Super Bowl.

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Prudencio Unanue

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Prudencio Unanue

How Goya Foods grew by serving overlooked immigrants-and built a household name.

Season 2

Short Videos 3–5 min

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Norman Borlaug

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Norman Borlaug

Developer of high-yield crops that saved millions from starvation.

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Thomas Cook

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Thomas Cook

The temperance worker-turned-entrepreneur who made travel affordable.

Steve Forbes On Achievement - John James Cowperthwaite

Steve Forbes On Achievement - John James Cowperthwaite

How free market policies brought prosperity to British-controlled Hong Kong.

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Julia Morgan

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Julia Morgan

Pioneering architect whose bold designs made buildings safer-and more beautiful.

Steve Forbes On Achievement - John H. Johnson

Steve Forbes On Achievement - John H. Johnson

The entrepreneur who recognized the need for magazines about African Americans.

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Lena Malsin

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Lena Malsin

Immigrant dressmaker and trailblazer who founded the Lane Bryant retail chain.

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Garrett Morgan

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Garrett Morgan

Inventor of the three-way traffic signal and a firefighting safety hood (gas mask prototype).

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Margaret Rudkin

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Margaret Rudkin

A quest for healthier bread that led to Pepperidge Farm.

Steve Forbes On Achievement - David Sarnoff

Steve Forbes On Achievement - David Sarnoff

Radio and television pioneer who recognized broadcasting's mass potential.

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Clarence Saunders

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Clarence Saunders

The self-service supermarket Piggly Wiggly changed the way we shop.

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Carroll Shelby

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Carroll Shelby

Auto racer-turned-designer of affordable, high-performance sports cars.

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Gertrude Whitney

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Gertrude Whitney

Brilliant sculptor, philanthropist, and founder of New York's Whitney Museum.

Season 1

Short Videos 3–4 min

Steve Forbes On Achievement - George Eastman

Steve Forbes On Achievement - George Eastman

Founder of Kodak who made picture-taking easy and affordable.

Steve Forbes On Achievement - A.P. Giannini

Steve Forbes On Achievement - A.P. Giannini

Founder of the Bank of Italy who pioneered consumer banking for the masses.

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Ruth Handler

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Ruth Handler

The rise, fall, and comeback of the mother of the Barbie doll.

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Fred Harvey

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Fred Harvey

Hospitality pioneer who brought fine food and customer service to the American West.

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Herbert Hoover

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Herbert Hoover

Businessman, philanthropist, and president-did he succeed with all three?

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Henry Kaiser

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Henry Kaiser

The mega-entrepreneur who founded over 100 companies and helped win WWII.

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Annie Malone

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Annie Malone

Before Oprah-and even before Madame C.J. Walker-Annie Turnbo Malone created an empire.

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Malcom McLean

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Malcom McLean

The innovator who transformed the world with container shipping.

Steve Forbes On Achievement - J.R. Simplot

Steve Forbes On Achievement - J.R. Simplot

A potato farmer and early investor in microchips.

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Frank Woolworth

Steve Forbes On Achievement - Frank Woolworth

How low-priced goods improved living standards for millions.