Business Bios

Charlie Munger is one of the most famous investors of all time. Even though he’s known best for being Warren Buffet’s right-hand man, reducing his life’s achievements to just that would be unfair. He has been credited for a lot of Berkshire Hathaway’s success. He is known for his generous donations to educational institutes like […]

Kevin Plank is a shining example of an entrepreneur who made it to the top without inheriting millions, receiving diplomas from prestigious schools, or spending years learning and gaining experience. All it took was a smart business model and perseverance. He built his brand, Under Armour, around the idea of creating comfortable, better absorbing sportswear accessible

Henry Kravis, a co-founder of KKR, is one of the most admired and feared Wall Street financiers. Thanks to his notoriously risky and expensive buyouts, he’s known as a ruthless businessman but also a man with a sixth sense for investment and the courage to do what others don’t. Although not all of his bold business

Charismatic, transformational, creative. That’s how Meg Whitman’s inner circle usually describes this successful American businesswoman and politician. Her life story revolves around hard work, dedication, and smartly seized opportunities. Associated with brands like Procter & Gamble, eBay, Quibi, HP, and Disney, this powerhouse of a businesswoman is a well-respected achiever with an exceptionally impressive CV.

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

John D. Rockefeller was the world’s most successful entrepreneur, and even almost 100 years after his death, his accomplishments remain unparalleled. The founder of Standard Oil has indeed left his mark on the face of Earth, and he also accumulated impressive wealth along the way. How did he manage to build a trillion-dollar empire? In

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,

Gary Vaynerchuk is an entrepreneur who can smoothly drift from one niche to another, succeeding in anything he pursues. This Belarusian-American wine critic turned startup-ist turned digital media mogul is indeed an inspirational man and one of the richest. Let’s look at his remarkable life story and see what drives him towards success and fuels

Howard Schultz is an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, venture capitalist (see venture capitalist Mark Cuban’s bio), and environmental activist. The former Chairman and CEO of Starbucks has had an inspiring story with roots from an abusive war veteran father, a depressed mother, and a life in the housing projects to be at the helm of a

Henry Ford is an industrialist, inventor, and businessman whose inventions have profoundly shaped the 20th century and will probably spill into more centuries to come. From an early age, Ford showed an apt interest and knack in mechanics and engineering. His curiosity about how machines work saw him forgo an opportunity to work on his