Nike: Founded in 1964. It took years of reinvesting and experimentation before Nike became a major brand in the 1970s. Amazon: Founded in 1994. The company did not become consistently profitable until 2003. Apple: Founded in 1976. The Apple 1 sold modestly and the company was fragile early on. Tesla: Founded in 2003. The company did not record its first full-year profit until 2020. The first year is nothing but the draft. Tokabu