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#394 An Orphan Who Built An Empire: Leonardo Del Vecchio and The Founding of Luxottica

Jul 13, 2025 · 1h 7m
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  • Leonardo Del Vecchio overcame orphanhood and poverty by learning trade, starting factory work at 14, rising to factory manager at 18
  • Obsession with control and principle 'be best at everything' drove him to eliminate middlemen and vertically integrate Luxottica
  • From subcontractor to empire builder, Del Vecchio destroyed abusive partners and created world's largest eyewear company

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