Kevin O’Leary, also known as “Mr. Wonderful,” is a Canadian businessman, investor, and television personality. He rose to fame as a co-founder of SoftKey Software Products, a technology company that eventually became The Learning Company. O’Leary’s entrepreneurial journey began when he was just a teenager, selling pasta and ice cream in Toronto to earn extra money. He went on to study at the University of Waterloo, where he co-founded SoftKey with two of his classmates. Through hard work, determination, and a bit of luck, O’Leary helped grow SoftKey into a multi-million dollar company.
After selling SoftKey in 1999, O’Leary became a prolific angel investor, using his expertise in technology and finance to invest in numerous startups. In 2006, he joined the cast of the hit TV show “Dragon’s Den,” which later became “Shark Tank” in the United States. As a member of the investing panel, O’Leary quickly gained a reputation for being tough, blunt, and business-savvy. He has become known for his catchphrase “You’re dead to me” on the show, which he uses to dismiss pitches that he deems unworthy.
Despite his no-nonsense approach on the show, O’Leary has a
