Kevin O’Leary, also known as “Mr. Wonderful,” has become a household name over the years as a result of his successful career as an entrepreneur, investor, and television personality. But before he became a public figure, O’Leary had a long and tumultuous journey to get to where he is today.

Born in Montreal, Canada in 1954, O’Leary’s early life was marked by adversity. His father was an entrepreneur who struggled to build a successful business, and his mother passed away when he was only 7 years old. Despite these challenges, O’Leary found respite in investing and business, studying at both the University of Waterloo and the University of Western Ontario before ultimately earning his MBA from the University of Western Ontario.

After starting his career in television as a producer, O’Leary founded SoftKey Software Products in 1986, which eventually became The Learning Company. However, his greatest success came when he founded and became the Chairman of O’Leary Funds, a mutual fund company that has grown to manage over $1.5 billion in assets. With his savvy business expertise and sharp negotiating skills, O’Leary has become one of the most recognizable faces in the world of finance and has gained a devoted fan base through his