From a neglected infant to the founder of a telecom company worth millions of dollars.
When Freddie Figgers went from being a baby left in a dumpster to becoming a successful entrepreneur, he demonstrated to everyone that life is only over when you quit.
Within two days of his birth, Figgers’s biological mother cruelly abandoned him. Without considering the potential consequences of her cruel act, the heartless mother abandoned the infant in a chilly dumpster.
I don’t think anyone in their right mind would dump a baby there, do you agree? Considering his circumstances, the current CEO’s life could have ended right then and there.
Fortunately, Nathan and Betty Figgers, a loving and supportive couple from above, were sent to him. They adopted the abandoned infant, who grew up with such advanced technology knowledge.
After his tragic beginnings, no one anticipated his subsequent success. Freddie got his first computer when he was just nine years old.
After a few tries of fixing, tweaking, and troubleshooting, he was able to get it to work, despite its flaw. He landed his first job at the age of 12 and proved to be a genius (if not gifted).
After that, when he turned 15, he already owned a cloud computing business.
When a tornado struck an Alabama-based car dealership, all of its computer files, including client information, were destroyed, and he had the idea to start the business.
Figgers tried developing a method for individuals to large corporations to back up their information on a remote server in order to prevent data loss in the future.
A fancy facility would be the first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of a remote server. That so-called remote server was only in his backyard in his case.
Additionally, he developed a unique shoe with a two-way communicator and GPS tracker. He claims that his interest in developing such an invention was sparked by his father’s onset of Alzheimer’s disease symptoms.
According to him, his father would frequently forget to put on his pants, for instance. He started working in the healthcare industry because he wanted to ensure that his father was always safe.
He was able to talk to his dad even when they weren’t together thanks to the two-way communicator. He didn’t have to worry about his dad doing something dangerous in this way.
In contrast, the GPS enabled him to monitor his father’s current location in real-time, ensuring that he would never go missing.
He eventually dropped out of school after receiving a job offer and missing two to three weeks of classes. He developed a computer program in just four weeks while he was absent from class.
After receiving a payment of $80,000 for his efforts, he began investing in his own telecom company, Figgers Communication.
Figgers had already created 80 custom software programs when he was 24! What a man! Despite the fact that he was a “dumpster baby,” nothing from his past prevented him from achieving his goals and making his own fortune.
100% commitment and focus! Figgers continued his ascent to the summit without pausing.
In addition to his success, Figgers gives back to his community by providing scholarships to deserving college students, sponsoring youth programs, paying the bills of seniors, and assisting in the rescue of foreclosed homes.
According to Figgers, “I believe in turning caring into action, and if you see a problem, find a solution to deliver an impact that can change someone’s life.”
Because money is only a tool, I will make a difference today and tomorrow for the better because we can make a difference in everyday people’s lives with opportunities.
Everyone who didn’t come from anything like Figgers can learn a lot from reading his story. From a “dumpster baby” to the successful CEO of a multimillion-dollar telecom company.
