This is the remarkable journey of Freddie Figgers, a 29-year-old who overcame a difficult beginning to achieve incredible success. Who would have imagined that the founder of a $62 million telecom company was once abandoned as a newborn in a dumpster?
Figgers was left in a cold dumpster just two days after birth, with no knowledge of the circumstances that brought him there or the challenges that lay ahead.
From Abandoned Baby to CEO of a $62 Million Telecom Company
Fortunately, he was adopted by Nathan and Betty Figgers, a compassionate couple who provided him with love and support. From an early age, Figgers displayed extraordinary intelligence. At just nine years old, he received his first computer. Although it was broken at first, he tinkered with it until he got it running.
By the age of 12, Figgers had secured his first job in the tech industry. At 15, he had already launched his own cloud computing business. His breakthrough moment came when a tornado destroyed an Alabama car dealershipâs computer files. Seeing the need for a secure backup solution, he devised a way to store their data on a remote serverâall from his backyard, as he didnât yet have a formal office.
A Brilliant Invention to Help His Father
One of Figgers’ most heartfelt innovations was a GPS-enabled shoe designed for his father, who was showing signs of Alzheimerâs. Concerned about his fatherâs safety, Figgers created shoes with a built-in GPS tracker and a two-way communicator, allowing him to monitor his fatherâs location and speak with him if needed.
Figgers recalled how his father would sometimes forget basic things, like wearing pants, and he feared that he might wander off and get lost. With these specially designed shoes, he ensured his fatherâs safety.
The Birth of Figgers Communication
After a year in college, Figgers made the bold decision to leave school and establish his own company, Figgers Communication. By the age of 24, he had already developed 80 custom software programs.
Today, at 29, he is a highly successful entrepreneur and investor. His telecom company, valued at over $62 million, designs and manufactures innovative products, including anti-texting devices for drivers and mobile phones equipped with wireless blood glucose meters for diabetics.
A Genius with a Generous Heart
Beyond his brilliance in technology, Figgers is also deeply compassionate. He uses his talents to create solutions that improve the lives of people with disabilities. Despite his difficult past, he never let it define him. Instead, he turned adversity into motivation, proving that where you start in life does not determine where you can go.
His story serves as an inspiration: with determination, innovation, and belief in yourself, success is always within reach.