Success Stories

Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield shocked the business world this week when he resigned, saying parent company Unilever (NYSE:UL) had stifled the brand's once fierce independence on social issues. Fellow co-founder, Ben Cohen, posted a letter to X on Greenfield’s behalf: After...

When the world's well-heeled want love, they call Jennifer Donnelly. The founder of The Ultimate Matchmaker understands what truly drives high-net-worth individuals in love and why it’s a serious investment in happiness. So serious that clients have paid Donnelly over $500,000 to help them...

From Arkansas to New York, HonestWaves is riding the cell-phone crackdown in schools. As more states enact bans on student phone use, principals are scrambling for solutions that go beyond confiscation and fabric pouches. Enter Emily Smith, an entrepreneur whose high-tech lockers, already adopted...

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) CEO Alex Karp reveals his unconventional journey from modest financial goals to leading a data analytics giant worth over $370 billion in market capitalization. Humble Beginnings With Big Dreams When Karp co-founded Palantir with Peter Thiel in 2004, his...

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal once faced a credit card decline during a record-setting shopping spree at Walmart. What Happened: O’Neal’s lavish spending habits led to a notable incident at Walmart. The shopping spree occurred after he was traded from the Miami Heat...

The late billionaire Charlie Munger once shared his unique approach to financial success and longevity, emphasizing the importance of avoiding conventional pitfalls. What Happened: Munger said that his strategy was simple and direct. He focused on steering clear of standard ways of...

Kevin O’Leary has divulged his five most important tips on wealth management and life. What Happened: O’Leary, who sold his software company to Mattel in 1999 for a staggering $4.2 billion, shared some valuable advice. His five crucial tips are: stop squandering money, concentrate your...

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk once revealed that a close friend tried to discourage him from starting his rocket company by making him watch a compilation of explosive rocket failures — a story now resurfacing as a viral video online. Musk Recalls Early Doubts About SpaceX "When I started SpaceX,...

Mark Cuban, the entrepreneur and Dallas Mavericks stakeholder, says his role on “Shark Tank” not only boosted his visibility but also underscored why some CEOs need to be more active in the media, sharing their company's story and investments. Cuban on ‘Shark Tank' Cuban joined "Shark...

Business mogul and Shark Tank investor, Mark Cuban, discussed the unique difficulties his children encounter due to their wealthy upbringing. What Happened: During his appearance on the Talk Tuah podcast, Cuban highlighted the unique challenges his three children, Alexis, Alyssa, and Jake, face as...

Renowned investor Peter Lynch has underscored the importance of long-term investment strategies, advising against the pursuit of quick returns. What Happened: Lynch offered his insights to those looking forward to retirement. He cautioned that the stock market is not a short-term playground....

In light of the United States’ precarious fiscal situation, Ray Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates, has advised investors to consider dedicating approximately 15% of their portfolio to either gold or Bitcoin. What Happened: In a recent interview, Dalio expressed his apprehension...

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban shared his experience of starting a business with almost no capital and offered advice to aspiring entrepreneurs in a similar situation. Mark Cuban's First Failed Venture Taught Him One Key Lesson Cuban recounted his early entrepreneurial endeavors Emma Grede...

Disclosure: The article was originally published on Benzinga.com on June 19, 2025. Shark Tank star and investor Kevin O’Leary once remarked on how real-world experience—not business school—shaped his instincts, allowing him to size up entrepreneurs with near-perfect accuracy....

“If you can communicate better, you are going to add at least 50 to 100 percent to your net worth” – David Fishwick David Fishwick is the maverick behind Burnley Savings & Loans—popularly known as Bank of Dave—who channeled the lessons of the 2008 financial crisis into...