Luis Arce C.

Inventor and Businessman

Prolific inventor and businessman known for developing many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and the electric light bulb.

Experience

Founder

Jan 1878 - Oct 1931

Founded the company that brought electric light to households and businesses.

  • Invented the first commercially practical incandescent light bulb.
  • Developed the electric power distribution system.

Co-Founder

Jan 1892 - Oct 1931

Co-founded General Electric, one of the largest and most diversified industrial corporations in the world.

  • Played a key role in the development of electrical power and lighting systems.
  • Contributed to the advancement of numerous technological innovations.

Skills

Inventing

Electricity, Sound Recording, Motion Pictures

Entrepreneurship

Business Development, Product Innovation, Industrial Research

Education

Self-Taught

Self-Education in Various fields of science and technology
Jan 1859 - Oct 1931