Ben Shapiro was born in Los Angeles, California in 1984 to a Jewish family that was originally from Russia and Lithuania. At a very young age, Shapiro acquired impressive skills in violin and piano, a testament to how brilliant his mind was at such a young age. He skipped two grades (3rd and 9th) during his early life and ended up graduating high school at the age of 16. When he was 17, he began to write the first book he would publish, Brainwashed; How Universities Indoctrinate America’s Youth. Along with beginning his first book, he also wrote a nationally syndicated column. This is a wonderful example of a young person who embraced his talents and natural genius to not just provide a source of income for himself, but also to get his career rolling.
He attended the University of California, Los Angeles for his bachelors and Harvard Law School for his masters. Utilizing his education, experience in the world of politics, and incredible knowledge, he founded a right-wing, online news-source called DailyWire. Shapiro spends much of his time speaking on shows, running podcasts, and speaking at events.
The Problem
When thinking about the type of person who would be coined with he term “entrepreneur”, one might envision a well-dressed, business-professional man or woman in a skyrise. While this is true in many instances, there are numerous examples of uncommon people starting uncommonly successful businesses. One prime example of this are the young entrepreneurs who began the sports entertainment dynasty that is Dude Perfect. The co-founders of Dude Perfect, at the time it began, college roommates at Texas A&M University. They created a “trick shot” video out of a backyard and it was an instant hit on YouTube, gathering an impressive 200,000 views over just one week. After this success, the group began to produce more exciting, more impressive videos of seemingly impossible trick shots.
