Did you know that Lotus Cars, British manufacturer of sport and racing cars and one of the most respected names in F1 racing, began in a garage? Founder Colin Chapman originally studied Structural Engineering at University College London, but after graduating, serving in the Royal Air Force and working for the British Aluminum company, Chapman began to pursue his passion for muscle cars, starting in a garage.
Did you know that Apple got their start in a garage? You’ve probably heard of Apple Inc., but just in case you get your news through smoke signals and rely upon carrier pigeons for your texting, we’ll summarize: Apple sells a range of personal computers, consumer electronics, computer software, and digital media. They are the largest traded corporation in the world in terms of market capitalization, with 182.8 billion dollars of revenue in 2014 alone. In short, Apple is a huge deal in the world of technology. Want to read all about how they started from the ground up inside Steve Job’s parent’s garage? We’ve got you covered.