Nikola Tesla
Nikola Tesla was an inventor, futurist, and engineer hailing from Serbia who who later emigrated to America. He paved the way for many modern-day equipment by inventing the first alternating current (AC) motor and developing AC generation and transmission technology.
He started out wanting to invent things that he could patent and sell, and he made significant discoveries in the process. Tesla had his fair share of issues. One of his many neurological disorders was OCD; he had to wear white gloves during every meal. His name, Tesla, has been used by billionaire inventor Elon Musk for his company and its luxury cars.