Kevin O’Leary, known as “Mr. Wonderful” on the hit show Shark Tank, is a Canadian businessman and investor who has made his fortune through various business ventures. O’Leary’s story of success starts at the young age of 9 when he began selling Christmas trees from his neighbor’s farm. He then went on to work in various jobs throughout his teenage years, saving up money to fund his education at the University of Waterloo and later the University of Western Ontario.
After completing his studies, O’Leary ventured into the technology industry, co-founding SoftKey Software Products. The company went on to acquire several other companies and became a global leader in educational software. In 1999, it was sold to Mattel for a whopping $4.2 billion, earning O’Leary a significant chunk of change. He continued to invest in various businesses and became a familiar face on television as a frequent guest on business news programs. In 2008, he joined the cast of Shark Tank, where he has made some of his most lucrative investments to date. Between his various business ventures and television appearances, Kevin O’Leary’s net worth is estimated to be around $400 million.