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.
Jay-Z’s Lucrative Career in the Worlds of Hip-Hop and Business
Jay-Z displayed his keen business sense at an early age when he established his own record label to release his music. Alongside his successful career in hip-hop, he has founded other companies while making several smart investments, including in tech firms like...
Jack Dorsey – An Influential Programmer and Billionaire Tech Founder
Jack Dorsey was intrigued as a teenager with how technology could be harnessed to facilitate real-time communication. The idea led Dorsey to cofound Twitter, the social-media company he twice headed as CEO. A billionaire tech entrepreneur, Dorsey is also a cofounder...
Christopher Gray – A Close Look at the Innovative CEO and Former Shark Tank Contestant
Christopher Gray had done all the right things to get into college—he worked hard, got good grades, and volunteered in his community. Unfortunately, growing up in a single-parent household devastated by the 2008 recession and often teetering into homelessness, he...
Odunayo Eweniyi – A Deep Dive on the Inspiring Nigerian Tech Leader
Odunayo Eweniyi cofounded several innovative startups while striving to improve people’s lives in West Africa, all before the age of 30. Her work has garnered her international recognition and made her into one of the biggest names in West Africa’s tech...