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.
Spotlight on Bill Gates – an Innovative Programmer, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist
Bill Gates is the cofounder of Microsoft and one of the leading technology entrepreneurs of his time. Under his leadership, Microsoft helped to define the early personal computing era through the release of such products as MS-DOS, Windows, and Office. The success...
3 of Ashton Kutcher’s Most Successful Early-Stage Investments
Ashton Kutcher’s intuition as a venture capitalist led him to become an early investor in Uber, Airbnb, and Skype.
5 of the Best Tips for Entrepreneurs from Finance Guru Suze Orman
Money maven Suze Orman came from humble beginnings to find success. In 1980, she was a 29-year-old waitress working at the Buttercup Bakery in Berkeley, California, who dreamed of opening her own restaurant. A twist of fate shortly afterward led her to a position as...
If VCs Are Passing on Your Startup, You Need to Read This
Are VCs passing over your startup? The issue usually comes down to these three things.