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How To Create Your First Multimillion Business
The Unassuming Start That Built a Successful Empire
Ever heard of Cédric O’Neill? Probably not. But his story might just ignite the spark you need to create your own success.
Cédric O’Neill, growing up in modest circumstances, started working odd jobs at a young age. Despite facing challenges, he pursued higher education in pharmacy, driven by his experiences with his father’s illness. Disillusioned with traditional pharmacy work, he sought entrepreneurial opportunities, eventually landing an internship in the biotech sector in San Diego through resourceful networking on LinkedIn. Upon returning to France, he further explored the startup world by writing for TechCrunch, which ultimately inspired him to start his own venture. In 2012, when the French government announced plans to allow online sales of non-prescription medications, Cédric saw his chance…
To get started, he resorted to a bit of creative financing. He secured a loan from his bank under the pretense of buying a car, using the funds to kickstart his business instead. It was a risky move, but it paid off.
He founded 1001pharmacies, an online pharmacy platform, that grew fast as there was a strong demand. However, after achieving initial success and even appearing on national television, Cédric…
