An interesting business story that I just remembered. Do you know how Victoria's Secret was founded? It all started very personally.

Roy Raymond felt uncomfortable when he had to buy lingerie for his wife at a department store. This trivial, embarrassing encounter became his inspiration for something big. Instead of complaining, Roy Raymond decided to change the situation and create something better.

So what did he do? He borrowed $40,000 from the bank and another $40,000 from his family. He collaborated with his wife Gaye Raymond on the design, and they opened their first store. Their vision was key — to style the space with Victorian elegance, which became the brand's DNA. Roy Raymond knew that customers deserved luxury and sophistication.

And now, look at the result. As of April 2026, Victoria's Secret & Co has a market capitalization of $2.32 billion. It is becoming one of the most valuable companies in the world. Not bad for a man who started with just personal discomfort and a vision that things could be different.

Roy Raymond actually showed us that sometimes all it takes is to take your own experiences and turn them into a business opportunity. An interesting lesson for anyone thinking about entrepreneurship.