Carlos Slim
Carlos Slim Helú
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Carlos Slim Helú, also known as "El Zorro de la Bolsa" (The Stock Market Fox), is a Mexican business magnate and investor.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on January 28, 1940, in Mexico City, Mexico. Still active in business.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Mexican national with a background in engineering and business management. Holds positions as:
Investor and entrepreneur
Philanthropist
Business leaderEarly Life and Background
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Carlos Slim was born to Lebanese immigrant parents, and his family moved frequently during his childhood due to the economic instability of their native Lebanon. He developed an interest in business at a young age, influenced by his father's entrepreneurial spirit.
Slim attended the Autonomous University of Mexico but dropped out to pursue a career in engineering. However, he soon shifted focus to finance and eventually became one of the most influential figures in Mexican and global business.
Major Accomplishments
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Some notable achievements include:
Building an investment empire through strategic acquisitions and shrewd investments
Holding significant stakes in leading companies such as The New York Times, Grupo Carso, and América Móvil
Being named the world's richest person by Forbes in 2010
Notable Works or Actions
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Carlos Slim has demonstrated his business acumen through various initiatives:
He acquired a controlling stake in the Mexican telephone company, Telmex, which led to significant improvements in telecommunications infrastructure and access across Mexico
His investments in The New York Times have helped revitalize its financial stability
Through his philanthropic efforts, Slim has contributed to various educational and healthcare initiativesImpact and Legacy
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Carlos Slim's impact on the business world is multifaceted:
He exemplifies the power of strategic investment and shrewd decision-making in building a vast business empire
His commitment to investing in telecommunications infrastructure has expanded access to essential services for millions worldwide
Through his philanthropy, Slim aims to make a lasting impact on education and healthcare
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Carlos Slim is widely quoted due to his:
Unwavering focus on business acumen and strategic investment
Philanthropic efforts aimed at improving global access to essential services
* Unshakeable commitment to the development of emerging markets and economies
Quotes by Carlos Slim
I studied engineering in the national university, the Universidad Autonoma, in San Ildefonso. There is art everywhere, murals on the walls. It's beautiful.
My parents weren’t artistic, but I was always surrounded by beautiful things. And Mexico is a country which has experienced thousands of years of art and culture.
When there is a crisis, that’s when some are interested in getting out and that’s when we are interested in getting in.
I’ve always said that the better off you are, the more responsibility you have for helping others. Just as I think it’s important to run companies well, with a close eye to the bottom line, I think you have to use your entrepreneurial experience to make corporate philanthropy effective.
I’ve always said that the better off you are, the more responsibility you have for helping others.
In this new wave of technology, you can’t do it all yourself, you have to form alliances.
Technology is going to transform people’s lives and society everywhere in the world. I spend most of my time studying new technologies. My main task is to understand what’s going on and try to see where we can fit in.
I am convinced that all this poverty in Mexico and in Latin America, like it’s happening in China is the opportunity to grow. It’s an opportunity for investment; it’s an economic activity and to take out poverty is the best investment any person or a person can do in any place.
