Since its founding in 1970, the Caruth Insitute has provided entrepreneurship instruction to thousands of individuals. During that time, a number of participants have gone on to launch successful businesses or play integral roles in the development of new companies. Caruth graduates include Lee Posey, chairman and founder of Palm Harbor Homes; Garrett Boone, chairman and cofounder of The Container Store; and Harsha Chaturvedi, cofounder and director of operations at Vantage Agora Inc.