The Story of Kevin O’Leary: From TV Shark to Successful Startup Founder Kevin O’Leary, also known as “Mr. Wonderful” from the popular TV show “Shark Tank”, is not just a ruthless investor but also a successful startup founder. His journey from being a delivery boy to building a thriving business empire is nothing short of inspiring. O’Leary’s entrepreneurial spirit and determination have been the driving force behind his success in the business world. Before becoming a household name and one of the most recognizable faces in the business world, O’Leary had humble beginnings. He started his first business at the age of 19, delivering hot bagels to his neighbors in order to make some extra money. After graduating from college, O’Leary worked various jobs before launching Softkey Software Products, a company that produced educational software. The company eventually became the world’s second-largest educational software provider and was acquired by Mattel for a staggering $4.2 billion. This marked the beginning of O’Leary’s journey as a successful startup founder.Today, O’Leary is the founder and chairman of O’Leary Financial Group, a group of financial products and services for businesses and individuals. He has also co-founded a number of other successful companies, including O’Leary Funds, O’Leary Fine Wines, and O’Leary Ventures.