Kevin O’Leary is known to many as the sharp-tongued and ruthless investor on the hit TV show Shark Tank. However, before he became a household name in the business world, O’Leary started his career as a journalist. After graduating from the University of Waterloo with a degree in environmental studies and psychology, he landed his first job as a television producer for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. It was during his time as a journalist that O’Leary developed the skills and confidence that would eventually propel him to success as a businessman.

Despite finding success in journalism, O’Leary always had an interest in finance and investing. He eventually left the media industry to pursue a career in the business world, starting his own company, SoftKey Software Products. Through perseverance and determination, O’Leary grew the company into a multi-million-dollar business and eventually sold it for a significant profit. This success led him to venture into other business ventures, including his role on Shark Tank and becoming the chairman of O’Shares ETF Investments. Through his journey from journalist to successful businessman, O’Leary has remained true to his values of hard work and strategic thinking, proving that anything is possible with the right mindset.