Bill Bowerman & Phil Knight Marquise J Bennett

What makes him/her an entrepreneur? (Name of business/venture and explanation of the business/venture) The name of the company I am presenting is Nike

Barriers (what barriers did this person face to starting their business/becoming an entrepreneur?)Bill Knight after opening his first retail store had faced issues which sanked his business which had forced him to open a new line of shoes with a new name called Nike

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?) The business was found in 1978 and there products have been available ever since then. Ever since the existence of this product its has shown nothing but growth

Contributions (How has this business/venture contributed to society?) It has contributed to society by making safe and good quality running shoes and athletic equipment for athletes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nike,_Inc.