I was born into the lower middle class in 1953, and grew up in Brooklyn's housing projects. I was able to go to Northern Michigan University because of a football scholarship, and afterwards, I spent a few years working at Xerox Corporation. While later working for Hammerplast, a company that manufactured coffee makers, I visited Starbucks coffee company, a coffee bean shop, as part of my job. It was then that I realized what I wanted to do. I became their Director of Marketing, and set out to make Starbucks a place where people can not only drink coffee, but can also relax. I expanded the shop across the country. Today I am the CEO of Starbucks, and also own Seattle Supersonics. I have been given the International Distinguished Entrepreneur Award, in addition to the FIRST Award for Responsible Capitalism. My story, as well as countless others, goes to show that where you come from is not important. Although I was not born into a rich family, I was still able to become a thriving CEO, due to the fact that I live in a society full of opportunities.
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