A database software engineer is inspired to create a bigger, family-friendly video store, Blockbuster; an opening appears for two software executives in California to take on the media giant with their online subscription service, Netflix.
Pioneers of major retail chains compete to revolutionize the industry through innovation and expansion. Sam Walton's journey to build Walmart, the world's largest retailer, forms a central narrative.
A century ago, shipping packages was slow and shipping overnight was impossible, until two Seattle brothers risk everything to reinvent shipping packages for all; a tenacious Yale graduate creates a world-famous express delivery service.
In the mid-20th century, a small plastic card sparks a commercial revolution as Diners' Club, Bank of America, and American Express compete to transform the way people make payments, igniting the trillion-dollar credit card industry.
The technology battle among international telecommunications companies to produce most popular cell phone, from flip phones to ringtones to text messaging; Blackberry combines features of a computer with a cell phone to make a smartphone.
Two visionaries breathe new life into the hotel industry in America and the world, by setting the modern standard for hospitality. Despite setbacks, economic downturns, and international conflict, these rivals will stop at nothing to be number one.
In late 1800s America, revolutionary soap by Gamble and Procter battles unhygienic conditions and deadly diseases. Their success inspires Gillette and Schick's fierce competition shaping modern shaving industry.
The evolution of America's most beloved sports of Baseball, Basketball and Football are made possible by the innovations of sporting goods pioneers named Spalding, Wilson, and the Rawlings brothers.