Kevin O’Leary, also known as “Mr. Wonderful” on the hit TV show Shark Tank, is an entrepreneur, investor, and businessman with a successful career spanning over four decades. He is best known for his no-nonsense attitude and sharp business acumen, which has helped him become one of the most well-known and wealthiest businessmen in North America. O’Leary’s early career began in the computer software industry, where he co-founded software company SoftKey, later known as The Learning Company. Under his leadership, the company grew from a small start-up to a billion-dollar business, with Kevin as the CEO.
After the success of SoftKey, O’Leary expanded his business ventures to include investing and real estate. He co-founded O’Leary Funds, a mutual fund company, and O’Leary Fine Wines, a wine collection company. He is also the chairman of O’Shares Investments, a ETF investment firm. In addition to his business ventures, O’Leary has also written several best-selling books on finance and investing, and is a sought-after public speaker. He has even dabbled in politics, running for the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada in 2017. Through his various endeavors, Kevin O’Leary has built a successful career and established himself as
