In 1988, Doug was too nervous to ask Melissa to marry him, so he asked her to start a business with him instead! They began their small company in Doug’s parents’ garage. Since then, their company has experienced tremendous growth, moved into a real office and is well-known for its high-quality toys for children of all ages.

You have kids? You know LEGO. Founded by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, the venerable building block brand began in 1932 in a small carpenter’s workshop in Denmark. Today, the company is the world’s fourth largest toy manufacturer, and the name—a combination of the Danish words for “play well”—is known and loved around the world.