Inspired by Prophet Noah, David Steward built a tech empire worth $11.4 billion

Thekabarnews.com—Many religious teachings have stories that are similar to the idea of never giving up. David Steward, an American businessman, was inspired by the strong faith of Prophet Noah (Nuh), who kept building the ark even though people made fun of him.

Steward was born in Missouri, USA, on July 2, 1951. During his childhood, people of different races could not be together. When he was a kid, people treated him unfairly because of his race and his family’s lack of money. He worked hard to get an education and get ahead in his job, even though it was not easy.

David Steward began working in technology services in the 1990s, when it was still a new field. Many people did not believe in his choice because they thought the business would fail or that he would have a difficult time competing in a tough field. But he still believed what he saw.

Steward got strength from the story of how Prophet Noah kept going even when people made fun of him. He did not care what people said about him in the short term; he cared about his long-term goals. He started World Wide Technology (WWT), a company that helps other businesses with their IT needs.

Despite the ups and downs of Steward’s journey, he remained steadfast in his belief that the internet and digital infrastructure would significantly impact the global economy. He was correct in what he thought.

Forbes says that Steward’s net worth is now about $12.4 billion. Forbes said that WWT was the 27th biggest private company in the US in 2022. It was the biggest business owned by a Black person in the US, with sales of $17 billion.

His story shows that you can succeed despite criticism, doubt, or unfair treatment. It also shows how strong willpower and determination can be.

People say that his story teaches a bigger lesson: if you stay strong, even when others do not believe in you, you can turn problems into steps toward success.