Phil Knight

The mastermind behind Nike, Knight transformed a small shoe company into a global athletic and cultural behemoth. His vision and innovation in sports marketing, epitomized by the iconic "Just Do It" slogan and the swoosh logo, have left an indelible mark on the sports and fashion worlds. Knight's story is one of relentless ambition and ingenuity, inspiring athletes and entrepreneurs worldwide to dream big and break boundaries.

I didn't say I'm walking away. I said I was stepping down as chairman. I won't walk away. I'll be carried away.

— Phil Knight
Any entrepreneur has to prepare for a lot of dark days, and they've got to really like what they are doing, and they have to have a reason for it to succeed.

— Phil Knight
If there was no Bill Bowerman, there would have been no me. He had about as much of an impact on my life as any one person could have. He taught me about competition and ingrained it in me. He taught me not to praise ordinary performances.

— Phil Knight
When you see only problems, you’re not seeing clearly.

— Phil Knight
How can I leave my mark on the world, I thought, unless I get out there first and see it?

— Phil KNight

Phil Knight

I didn't say I'm walking away. I said I was stepping down as chairman. I won't walk away. I'll be carried away.

Any entrepreneur has to prepare for a lot of dark days, and they've got to really like what they are doing, and they have to have a reason for it to succeed.

If there was no Bill Bowerman, there would have been no me. He had about as much of an impact on my life as any one person could have. He taught me about competition and ingrained it in me. He taught me not to praise ordinary performances.

When you see only problems, you’re not seeing clearly.

How can I leave my mark on the world, I thought, unless I get out there first and see it?

Michael Jordan

Ray Kroc