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Chapter 9 - The Visionary Entrepreneur

Nikola Tesla was not only a brilliant inventor, he was also a visionary entrepreneur who sought to turn his ideas into viable businesses.

After his departure from Thomas Edison's company, Tesla founded his own company, the Tesla Electric Company, which became one of the leading electric power companies in the United States. Tesla sought to develop advanced technologies, such as alternating current, that would allow more efficient transmission of electrical power.

Tesla was also an advocate of wireless electric power, believing that electrical power could be transmitted by radio waves, without the need for wires or cables. He founded the Tesla Wireless Company, with the goal of developing wireless power technologies, including a wireless electric power transmission tower.

However, Tesla's ventures were not always successful from a financial point of view. He invested a lot of money in projects that did not always prove profitable in the short term. In addition, Tesla often faced resistance from investors and competitors who feared competition from his innovations.

Despite the difficulties, Tesla's entrepreneurial spirit never waned. He continued to look for ways to apply his ideas into viable businesses, and his work has left a lasting legacy in the technology and electric power industry.

Today, Tesla is seen as an example of visionary entrepreneurship who was able to combine creativity, innovation, and business vision to create revolutionary solutions to the world's challenges. His vision of a more efficient, sustainable, and prosperous future continues to inspire entrepreneurs around the world.