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John Mars owns one-third of Mars Inc, and the American businessman is one of the wealthiest people in the world, with a net worth of over $30 billion. I’ll admit that I’m partial to many candy products that Mars Inc produce, and the reclusive nature of the Mars family made me want to learn more […]

Computers and new tech is a favorite subject of mine, and I am always trying to find out how the most successful pioneers made their way into this industry. Vinod Khosla has been a particular inspiration to me, not just through this seemingly Midas touch of founding and investing in successful tech companies, but also

Orlando Bravo was born in Puerto Rico in 1970. He is now a billionaire businessman and entrepreneur. He is also the co-founder of Thoma Bravo, a private equity investment company specializing in the software and technology industries. The firm’s primary focus is dealing in software, and in terms of assets under management, it currently has

Marc Andreessen is a famous entrepreneur who co-authored the first well-known web browser, Mosaic. He first found worldwide fame when he became the co-founder of the popular web browsing platform Netscape. Marc is quite clearly a dedicated and focused guy who is devoted to investigating the unknown and trying to solve life’s mysteries. As he

It’s fair to say that Leon Black is one of the people whose business endeavors and success at Apollo Global Management have been overshadowed by a bevy of scandals, accusations of sexual misconduct and harassment, flashy purchases at auctions, and his connection to Jeffery Epstein. Even after his eventual resignation as the CEO of Apollo

Chris Sacca is a prominent American venture investor known for having a good nose for opportunities and the guts to make a risky move when needed. Moreover, he is also one of the youngest self-made billionaires in the world. Who is he, and where did he come from? Let’s find out. Venture capitalism has produced

Overseeing more than 40 companies with assets greater than some smaller countries, Tom Gores is undoubtedly one of the most prolific American investors. This charismatic self-made billionaire is considered an A-list superstar in business circles. Gores is an owner of the Detroit Pistons, founder of Platinum Equity, philanthropist, and a father of three. Let’s check

Tim Draper is one of the most famous, successful, and unmistakable individuals in venture capitalism. American billionaire often referred to as a man with “diamond hands,” helped dozens of small and often out-of-the-box businesses to stardom. Nevertheless, he is also not afraid to admit his past mistakes and failures. In fact, by his own words,

The idea of a trickle-down economy is largely regarded as false today. While many people all over the US today are actively advocating for more taxation on the rich and large corporations, people rarely ever talk about one of the men most responsible for perpetuating these ideas in America in the first place.  Andrew Mellon