Kevin O’Leary is a well-known businessman, author, and television personality. He rose to fame as one of the original investors on the hit reality TV show, Shark Tank, which premiered in 2009. O’Leary quickly became known for his no-nonsense approach and trademark catchphrase, “I’m out”. His brutal honesty and tough negotiating skills made him a fan favorite on the show.
But O’Leary’s success didn’t start with Shark Tank. He has been a successful entrepreneur and investor for decades, starting his own software company, Softkey, in 1983. The company eventually became the largest educational software company in the world and was sold to Mattel for $3.7 billion. From there, O’Leary went on to start several other businesses and investments, including the mutual fund company O’Leary Funds and O’Shares, a family of hedge funds.
O’Leary’s success in the business world has also translated to the literary world, with multiple best-selling books under his belt, including Cold Hard Truth on Men, Women, and Money and The Cold Hard Truth About Business, Money, and Life. He is also a regular guest on news and financial programs, sharing his insights and expertise on business and investing.
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