Kevin O’Leary, also known as “Mr. Wonderful,” is a prominent businessman, investor, and television personality. He is best known for being one of the “sharks” on the hit TV show Shark Tank, where aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their businesses in hopes of securing investment from a panel of successful and wealthy investors.
O’Leary’s entrepreneurial journey began at a young age when he started a photography business in his basement. He later went on to study business and economics at the University of Waterloo and then completed his MBA at the University of Western Ontario. After working his way up in the technology industry, O’Leary co-founded SoftKey Software Products, which eventually became one of the largest educational software companies in the world. He then went on to merge with The Learning Company, resulting in a $4 billion deal.
O’Leary’s success as an entrepreneur and investor has led him to become one of the most well-known and respected businessmen in North America. Along with his appearances on Shark Tank, he has also been a regular contributor on popular news shows such as CNBC’s Squawk Box and ABC’s Good Morning America. In addition, he is a best-selling author, having written books on topics such as finance and investing.
With his sharp business acumen and no-nonsense attitude, Kevin O
