Everyday people come up with new ideas to help out society. That person is called and entrepreneur. One person in particular is Leonardo Del Vecchio. Although Vecchio started at the bottom, he has made very many famous brands. This successful entrepreneur has impacted many lives.
Leonardo Del Vecchio is 80 years old. “He was born on May 22, 1935 in Milan. His father died when he was only three months old. His family was really poor so his mother had to send him and his four brothers to the Martinitt orphanage.” (Pirro 2012) In 1958, Vecchio had a diploma in engraving from the Brera Academy of Art. Using his degree, he set up a work shop of his own making eyewear tools and parts. With financial help from two of his customers, he founded Luxottica