The First Jobs of 10 Wealthy Entrepreneurs

Courtesy Digg - Business & Finance  Wed, 12/02/2009 - 07:00

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. However, you may be surprised to learn that many titans of industry got their start in very pedestrian positions that you wouldn't suspect.

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