Successful investors have a lot in common. They’re proactive, passionate people who thrive on risk, but they’re also disciplined and patient. They know how to listen and take advice, but they also know when to trust their instincts and take that leap of faith.
On this site, you’ll find profiles of famous investors and venture capitalists who share these qualities and more. Read their inspiring stories to learn how they found success.
Komal Ahmad – A Founder Using Tech to Solve Food Insecurity
Komal Ahmad was on her way to becoming a doctor when a chance encounter with a hungry, unhoused veteran changed her life. She founded Copia, an organization responsible for connecting nonprofits with more than 6.5 million pounds of potential food waste. She is also a...
A Look at Jim Kimsey, Army Ranger Turned Influential Tech Executive
Jim Kimsey cofounded America Online in his 40s after successful careers in the military and business. The tech company, which he led in its early days, proved to be his biggest financial success. Following his retirement in the mid-‘90s, he spent the remainder of his...
How Did Jensen Huang Build Nvidia into a Trillion-Dollar Company?
Jensen Huang developed toughness and resiliency while attending a reform school as a youth. After graduating from Stanford University, he cofounded the chip maker Nvidia. Still its CEO, he has become one of the world’s richest people, largely thanks to his prescience...
How Did Hall of Fame Quarterback Joe Montana Become a Savvy Tech Investor?
Joe Montana earned the nickname “Joe Cool” for his poise as quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers. With four Super Bowl victories, three Super Bowl MVP awards, and two league MVP titles to his name, he has parlayed his success on the football field into a successful...