This week it was announced Junki Yoshida — yes, that Mr. Yoshida — would be coming to Oregon State for a talk May 17 to discuss how built his mutli-million dollar conglomerate.
His story is really quite amazing, coming to the United States from Japan at 19 with $500 and eventually building the businesses he owns today.
If you’re not familiar with Yoshida’s story, take a look at this video produced for the 2011 Weatherford Awards, where the College of Business honored Yoshida for his innovation as a entrepreneur. It details how he came to be known for his sauce recipe and out-of-the-box marketing techniques.
