Kevin O’Leary is a well-known name in the business world, but his path to success may surprise you. Before he became a well-respected entrepreneur and reality TV star, O’Leary started his career as a journalist. Born and raised in Montreal, O’Leary’s love for storytelling and journalism began at a young age. During his college years at the University of Waterloo, he worked for The Globe and Mail, one of Canada’s most prestigious newspapers.
After graduation, O’Leary put his journalism skills to use by working as a television producer and reporter for multiple news channels. He gained a reputation for being a hard-hitting journalist, known for his blunt and straightforward interviewing style. O’Leary’s work as a journalist took him all over the world, covering major events and stories that ran the gamut from politics to finance.
But it was his transition to the world of business that truly propelled O’Leary into the public eye. He co-founded software company SoftKey in the late 1980s, which eventually became The Learning Company and was sold for $4.2 billion. From there, O’Leary went on to invest in numerous businesses and became a venture capitalist and television personality on shows like “Shark Tank” and “Dragon’s Den.”
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