1. Michael Jordan Drae Purvis

2. What makes him/her an entrepreneur?  (Name of business/venture and explanation of the business/venture)  The name of the business is Jordan and he sells clothes and shoes. He also sells on court accessories such as headbands, shooting sleeves, socks, and ankle braces.

3. Barriers  (what barriers did this person face to starting their business/becoming an entrepreneur?)  The only real problem Michael ever faced with starting up this shoe business would be the designs of the shoes. Nike’s designated designer for the newly found Jordan brand presented all of the designs to Michael himself and there would be plenty that he wouldn’t like.

4. Growth  (How long has this person been in business/how long has this product been available? How has this business/product grown since its existence?)  Michael Jordan has been selling his signature shoe under the Nike brand for almost 30 years. He has been lucky enough to retro 23 pairs of shoes. Each of them being worth at least $400 depending on their age and style.

5. Contributions  (How has this business/venture contributed to society?)  These shoes have made it comfortable for people to play basketball in. They also sometimes just give people the confidence to walk around and know that they look good in them. Michael Jordan also used his success to start a few charities for children.

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