Discover the inspiring stories of successful entrepreneurs and executives in our collection of captivating business biographies.
Robert Herjavec built a career that took him from television production and technology sales to cybersecurity companies and Shark Tank. His story includes early business setbacks, major acquisitions, and a later shift from CEO to investor and adviser.
Barbara Corcoran helped turn a small Manhattan real estate venture into a prominent brokerage, sold the business in 2001, and became a familiar investor on Shark Tank. Her story includes early setbacks, unusual marketing, and a second public career.
Evan Spiegel went from studying product design at Stanford to leading Snap Inc. His biography follows Snapchat’s early collaborators, the dispute over founding credit, the public offering, and the pressures of running the company.
Enzo Ferrari rose from driver and organizer at Alfa Romeo to founder of his own sports-car marque. His biography follows the Scuderia’s beginnings, the break with Alfa Romeo and the decisions that shaped Ferrari’s racing future.
Daymond John Biography: Building FUBU and a Second Career
Daymond John helped turn a small Queens apparel operation into FUBU, a widely recognized fashion brand. His story follows the company’s rapid growth, difficult reversals, and his later work as a Shark Tank investor and business mentor.
Kevin O’Leary helped turn SoftKey into The Learning Company, then saw the Mattel acquisition end badly for its buyer. His career continued through Dragons’ Den, Shark Tank, investment funds and new business ventures.
Carroll Shelby’s 1959 Le Mans victory came at the wheel of an Aston Martin. Years later, his racing operation played a central role in Ford’s winning GT40 campaigns, with collaboration and controversy along the way.
Lori Greiner turned a jewelry organizer into a consumer-products business, then built a public career on QVC and Shark Tank. Her story follows the retail obstacles, television opportunities and partnerships that changed her role from inventor to investor.
Roger B. Smith led General Motors through a decade of ambitious change. His career stretched from corporate finance to the Saturn project, the Toyota partnership and a disputed legacy of modernization and factory closures.
Jan Koum moved to California as a teenager and later co-founded WhatsApp with Brian Acton. His biography follows the messaging service’s growth, Facebook’s acquisition, and his subsequent investment and philanthropic activities.