Kevin O’Leary, also known as “Mr. Wonderful”, is a Canadian businessman, author, and television personality. He is best known for his role as an investor on the popular show “Shark Tank” and for his straight-talking and no-nonsense approach to business. But O’Leary’s journey to success was not an easy one.
O’Leary started his career in the late 1980s, after completing his MBA at the University of Western Ontario. He co-founded SoftKey Software Products with his business partner, and they eventually sold the company for a staggering $4 billion. This was just the beginning of O’Leary’s success in the business world.
But it wasn’t until O’Leary appeared on the hit show “Dragon’s Den” in 2006 that he gained recognition and fame in his home country of Canada. His blunt and no-nonsense approach to evaluating business pitches quickly made him a fan favorite. This ultimately led to his role on the American version, “Shark Tank”, where he has been a mainstay since its inception in 2009.
Aside from his success on TV, O’Leary has also authored several books, including “Cold Hard Truth: On Business, Money & Life” and “The Cold Hard Truth on Men