Ever wondered what kind of people start their own companies? Well, they’re not your typical folks. They’re a bit unusual, to be honest. Take the founders of PayPal, for example. Some of them even had an odd hobby of building bombs when they were teenagers.

Why is this uniqueness important? Because when you start a company, it’s not just about hiring people; it’s about having a special vision. This vision can’t be created by following a simple guide. It has to be connected to the personalities of the people who bring their unique ideas to life.

Let’s look at Apple. Back in the 1970s, it was a small, creative, and innovative company. But as it grew, it hired more managers and even kicked out its brilliant founder, Steve Jobs, in 1985. Apple became more about management and less about its original soul.

However, in 1997, when Apple was almost bankrupt, Steve Jobs returned. He had a vision of personal computing and made daring decisions. He introduced the iPod in 2001, which some people thought was just a cool gadget for Mac users. But it turned out to be a massive success. The iPhone and iPad followed, and Jobs’ vision made Apple the most valuable company globally.

This story shows that even a strong company needs the originality and vision of its founder to achieve great success.