Oprah is considered by many as the most influential television celebrity and successful talk show host of all time. Her skills have landed her and her company Harpo a prominent place in the global media industry while steadily pushing her way up on Forbes list.

Keith Rupert Murdoch is a global media mogul. His journey, in the media business, took off from a single Australian newspaper, but his keen business sense and consumer insight has landed him as the chairman and managing director of News Corporation, a major media empire. Later, he diversified into various forms of digital media.

Steve Jobs, co-founder and CEO of the very successful Apple Computers Co and Pixar Animation Studios is known for his charismatic leadership and innovative style. In his words- “Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” With an annual salary of US $1, Steve still makes it high on the list of most powerful businessmen in the world. Read on to find out why...

Henry Ford founded the Ford Motor Company and his first production, known as Model T Ford sold more than 15 million units and was hailed as a marvel for its age and held a production record for almost half a century. His innovations and talented designs have gained him the reputation as a great revolutionizer in the automotive field.

Ratan N Tata has been Chairman of Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group, since 1991. During his tenure, the Group’s revenues have grown over ten-fold to annualized Group revenues of $62.5 billion.

India's trendiest airplane service, quality spirits, the kingfisher calendar, an F1 team, billionaire, private yacht. A lot comes to mind when you think of Dr Vijay Mallya- possibly India's most flashy and flamboyant entrepreneur.

Donald Trump's brand signature, 'T', can be found on some of the swankiest hotels, casinos and building complexes of Manhattan. Besides his status as a business magnate and prominent socialite, Trump is also a famous television personality, thanks to his sit show, The Apprentice.

Shiv Nadar is a high profile Indian entrepreneur, who is the Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer of HCL Technologies. He has been widely credited for constantly evolving his organization's direction, leading to its remarkable success.

Lawrence Joseph Ellison is a famous American entrepreneur in the IT field. He is the co-founder and CEO of Oracle Corporation. Currently (2008), Forbes lists Lawrence, a college drop-out, as the 14th richest person in the world.

From Music records, to airlines; luxury travels to railways; video games to financial ventures; the brand 'Virgin' is involved in more business ventures and industries than most people effectively keep track of. And to think, its founder, Sir Richard Branson, started his first business cutting Christmas trees and raising budgerigars. But then again, how many '15 year olds' start their own businesses...