When you think of the most successful entrepreneurs on television, one name that likely comes to mind is Kevin O’Leary, also known as Mr. Wonderful. With his signature catchphrase “You’re dead to me” and sharp business acumen, O’Leary has become a fan favorite on the hit show Shark Tank. But O’Leary’s road to success wasn’t always an easy one.
Born in Montreal, Canada in 1954, O’Leary showed an interest in business from a young age. He started his first business of selling Christmas wreaths at the age of 12, and by the time he was in college, he had already founded and sold two businesses. After graduating with an MBA and law degree, O’Leary started an educational software company that eventually became one of the largest educational software companies in the world. He went on to create and sell several more successful businesses, all while priding himself on his ruthless and straight-talking negotiation tactics.
But it wasn’t until he became a main cast member on Shark Tank in 2009 that O’Leary truly became a household name. Today, he is not only an investor on the show, but also runs his own investment firm and hosts his own podcast, “The Kevin O’Leary Show.” He is also the