21 Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read. The First Jobs of 10 Wealthy Entrepreneurs. There’s a stereotype in America that successful CEOs and entrepreneurs were born with silver spoons in their mouths. Their eye-popping fortunes were little more than a gift from luck, genetics or privilege. Given this stereotype, it’s tough to imagine people like Warren Buffett ever working “regular jobs” like the rest of us. However, you may be surprised to learn that many titans of industry got their start in very pedestrian positions that you wouldn’t suspect. Today, we look back on the first jobs of 10 wealthy CEOs and entrepreneurs. Ross Perot (Leia) Respected worldwide as one of the most effective business leaders of the 20th century, Ross Perot got his working start earlier than anyone on this list.
Wayne Huizenga (philly_ies) Before becoming a waste management magnate, owning the NFL’s Miami Dolphins or MLB’s Florida Marlins, Wayne Huizenga got early work experience as a gas station attendant during high school, according to Forbes. Warren Buffett (Ethan Bloch) Donald Trump Sam Walton. News Headlines. The best investment advice you'll never get | San Francisco online. Not_available. The Crisis of Credit Visualized.