Kevin O’Leary, also known as Mr. Wonderful, is one of the most well-known entrepreneurs in the world of business. With his sharp wit and no-nonsense attitude, O’Leary has become a fan favorite on the hit TV show Shark Tank. As one of the “sharks” on the show, O’Leary has become known for his ruthless business acumen and his willingness to cut deals that benefit himself and his bottom line. But what is the story behind this successful businessman and how did he become the shark we know today?
O’Leary’s journey to the top of the business world began in Montreal, Canada where he was born in 1954. He showed signs of entrepreneurship from a young age, starting his first business at the age of 9. But it wasn’t until he graduated from college and started his first company, Softkey, that he truly made a name for himself. Through acquisitions and mergers, O’Leary grew Softkey into a successful software company, eventually selling it for a whopping $3.8 billion. This was just the beginning of O’Leary’s rise to power in the business world.
With his wealth and success, O’Leary became an angel investor and eventually joined the cast of Shark Tank in 2009. His sharp wit