In 2008, Deacon and Kim Hayes, now 38 and 40, respectively, had just gotten married. Attempting to get a handle on their finances, the two realized they were “drowning in debt,” says Deacon. They owed $52,000 in student, car, and credit card debt. The two resolved to pay it off as soon as possible, with … Read more
Heloise Waislitz is the 13th wealthiest individual in Australia as of 2015. Her net worth is estimated at USD 1.9 billion. Her father was Richard J. Pratt (1934-2009), a well-known Australian businessman and the chairman of Visy Industries, a privately owned firm. Early Life:—- Waislitz is the daughter of Richard Pratt. She has a … Read more
This story is part of the Behind the Desk series, where CNBC Make It gets personal with successful business executives to find out everything from how they got to where they are to what makes them get out of bed in the morning to their daily routines. “I am truly one of the luckiest people … Read more
In late 2020, Josh Tetrick achieved a world first: His food tech company, Eat Just, became the first to start selling cultured chicken for human consumption after receiving the go-ahead from Singapore regulators. The landmark approval marks a significant leap forward for the multibillion-dollar company as it aims to disrupt the established animal agriculture industry. … Read more
Nearly a decade ago, I quit my job to start a tech company, which was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. I technically had other options: I could’ve continued working at an established company or taken a stable, lucrative opportunity elsewhere. Instead, I created a PowerPoint presentation for my wife that explained the … Read more
Alex Sanchez is a busy man. The 26-year-old earns $360,000 a year from his full-time job as an overhead lineman for an electrical utility company as well as two side businesses doing lawn care and managing half a dozen rental properties. On top of all that, he has a 5-month-old daughter at home. Because of … Read more
Chu Lam Yiu is a 52-years-old billionaire. According to Forbes, she is the 847th wealthiest person in the world and the 29th richest person in Hong Kong. Besides, Yiu is considered the 63rd richest in the China Rich List. Yiu is the critical person of Huabao International Holdings (HIH), a company she founded in 1996. … Read more
Meet the man behind the success of Tommy Hilfiger, Lawrence Stroll, a 55-year-old retail tycoon who ranks 782 in Forbes’ list of billionaires. The 55-year-old Canadian businessman is currently worth $2.4 billion. Apart from his connection with several fashion clothing brands, the man is best known for his incredible collection of Ferraris – he has … Read more
Angela Ahrendts is an American businesswoman with a net worth of $210 million. Angela Arendts is the Senior Vice President of Retail and Online Stores at Apple Inc. An American Businesswoman, Angela is the only woman to be a senior executive at Apple. Ahrendt’s name featured in the 25th position in the Forbes list of … Read more
Dmitry Rybolovlev is a businessman, philanthropist, and investor of Russian origin. He is a self-made billionaire. According to Forbes, Dmitry is the 156th richest billionaire and the 14th richest man in Russia. His estimated net worth is US$ 8.5 billion. His major source of wealth comes from the fertiliser industry. He is the owner of … Read more