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.
Whitney Wolfe Herd – Spotlight on the History-Making Bumble Founder
Whitney Wolfe Herd went from growing up in a conservative, patriarchal community to establishing the women-centric dating app Bumble. After taking Bumble public, she became a billionaire—the youngest woman to do so at the time. Wolfe Herd is also a cofounder of Tinder...
Larry Ellison – A Close Look at the Billionaire Tech Founder
Larry Ellison overcame a childhood bout of pneumonia to go on to cofound Oracle, the database-management company for which he is best known. Under his longtime leadership as CEO, Oracle grew into one of the world’s most successful companies. He has drawn criticism for...
Michael Dell – Everything You Need to Know about the Visionary Dell Founder
Michael Dell, the founder of Dell, Inc., and the chairman and CEO of Dell Technologies, established the company that would become Dell in his college dorm room. Through his visionary leadership, it grew into the world’s No. 1 seller of personal computers (PCs). As PC...
John Foley – A Closer Look at the Game-Changing Peloton Cofounder
John Foley is an American entrepreneur best known as one of the cofounders of Peloton. Under his leadership, the remote-fitness startup grew into a household name, making him a billionaire in the process. He left Peloton when the company's growth stagnated but has...