10 HUGE Companies That Were Started Out of Spite
VOICE OVER: Peter DeGiglio
WRITTEN BY: Izhan Arif
Resentment, frustration, and rivalry — sometimes the best motivation is a grudge! Join us as we count down our picks for the biggest companies that were born from spite, frustration, or bitter rivalry. Our countdown includes Lamborghini, founded after Enzo Ferrari dismissed a tractor mogul's complaints; Sony Interactive Entertainment, built after Nintendo famously betrayed their partnership; the legendary sibling feud that created both Adidas and Puma; DreamWorks, born from Jeffrey Katzenberg's bitter Disney exit; and many more! Which of these business origin stories shocked you the most? Let us know in the comments below!
- #11: WhatsApp
- #10: All Elite Wrestling
- #9: Stack Overflow
- #8: Image Comics
- #7: Channel: WatchMojo
- #6: Bose
- #5: FedEx
- #4: DreamWorks
- #3: Adidas/Puma
- #2: Sony Interactive Entertainment
- #1: Lamborghini
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