Kevin O’Leary

Keynote Speaker | Toronto , Ontario

Entrepreneur & Investor
Shark Tank Star | Business Strategy & Finance Expert

Kevin O’Leary Expertise Business Growth, Innovation & Creativity, Brand Strategy & Storytelling, Sales, Strategic Thinking, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Mergers & Acquisitions and Small Business Development.

Kevin O’Leary

About Kevin O’Leary

Kevin O’Leary is a Canadian entrepreneur, investor, author, and television personality recognized globally for his roles on Shark Tank, Dragons’ Den, and The Lang & O’Leary Exchange. He co-founded SoftKey Software Products, later known as The Learning Company, which became a leader in educational software and sold to Mattel for $3.7 billion. As founder of O’Leary Ventures and O’Shares Investments, he has built a diverse portfolio across finance, technology, and consumer products. Kevin O’Leary is also the bestselling author of the Cold Hard Truth book series and a regular business contributor to major media networks. He speaks on entrepreneurship, leadership, finance, and economic outlook.

Kevin O’Leary Videos

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Kevin O’Leary Interviews & Podcasts

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KEVIN O’LEARY BIOGRAPHY

Kevin O’Leary is a Canadian entrepreneur, investor, author, and television personality known internationally for his expertise in business, finance, and market strategy. He is recognized for his appearances on Shark Tank, Dragons’ Den, and The Lang & O’Leary Exchange.

Born in Montreal, Quebec, in 1954, Kevin O’Leary grew up in a multicultural family with Irish and Lebanese heritage. His mother, a skilled investor, taught him the value of saving, reinvestment, and portfolio balance—principles that became the foundation of his future success.

Kevin O’Leary earned an honours bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies and Psychology from the University of Waterloo and an MBA in Entrepreneurship from the Ivey Business School at Western University. His early career began at Nabisco, where he developed expertise in brand management and marketing analytics.

He co-founded Special Event Television, producing sports programming before launching SoftKey Software Products in 1986. Under his leadership, SoftKey acquired multiple competitors, including The Learning Company, Mindscape, and Broderbund, creating a dominant global presence in educational software.

The 1999 sale of The Learning Company to Mattel for $3.7 billion established Kevin O’Leary as a leading figure in Canadian entrepreneurship. The deal remains one of the largest in the consumer software sector.

Following his exit from software, Kevin O’Leary became an active investor and fund manager. He founded O’Leary Ventures, a private venture capital firm, and O’Leary Funds, a mutual fund management company that grew to manage over $1 billion in assets.

Kevin O’Leary later launched O’Shares Investments, an exchange-traded fund company focused on rules-based investing. His disciplined, yield-oriented approach reflects his philosophy that every investment must generate measurable returns.

He has written multiple bestselling books, including Cold Hard Truth: On Business, Money & Life and Cold Hard Truth on Men, Women, and Money. His writing provides practical insights into finance, negotiation, and leadership, emphasizing accountability and value creation.

As an investor on Shark Tank, Kevin O’Leary evaluates new ventures with a focus on profitability, scalability, and founder integrity. He is known for his candid assessments and preference for structured deals that reward performance.

Beyond investing, Kevin O’Leary has appeared on Discovery Channel’s Project Earth, hosted Redemption Inc., and served as co-anchor of The Lang & O’Leary Exchange on CBC. His commentary on business and economics continues to influence policy and investment audiences worldwide.

Kevin O’Leary also ran for leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada in 2017, advocating for entrepreneurship, fiscal responsibility, and innovation within government.

An active philanthropist and patron of the arts, Kevin O’Leary supports charitable causes through proceeds from his photography and other creative ventures. He is also a member of the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin and a lifelong enthusiast of wine, watches, and fine art.

Kevin O’Leary continues to mentor founders, invest globally, and speak to organizations on the principles of disciplined investing, market leadership, and sustainable success.

His international profile spans media, academia, and finance, with a reputation built on transparency, measurable outcomes, and strategic execution.

Kevin O’Leary remains one of the most influential voices in global entrepreneurship and financial education, combining decades of business experience with a commitment to teaching others how to build, scale, and sustain success.

Kevin O’Leary Topic Presentations

Kevin O’Leary Toronto , Ontario, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

The Cold Hard Truth on Business Success

Investing with Discipline: Rules for Financial Independence

Leadership, Negotiation & Decision-making Under Pressure

The Future of the Economy: Markets, Innovation & Global Shifts

Building Wealth Through Entrepreneurship

Kevin O’Leary Books & Articles

Cold Hard Truth on Men, Women and Money
Cold Hard Truth on Men, Women and

COLD HARD TRUTH On Men, Women and Money

Cold Hard Truth on Family, Kids, and Money
Cold Hard Truth on Family, Kids, and

Cold Hard Truth on Family, Kids, and Money

Kevin O'leary Says Spending $28 on Lunch While Earning $70k is Why People Stay Broke. 'that's Just Stupid,' Put It in an Index Fund for 50 Years
Kevin O'leary Says Spending $28 on Lunch While

A $28 lunch might not seem like a problem—unless you're "Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary. Then it's not just a bad habit—it's...

Kevin O'leary Weighs in on Ai's Impact Amid Amazon Layoffs
Kevin O'leary Weighs in on Ai's Impact Amid

Kevin O'Leary joins Laura Coates to talk about the future of workplaces in the age of AI. With Amazon cutting 14,000 jobs, O'Leary is not...

The 'shark Tank' Star Kevin O'leary Says to Get Married Sooner, Have More Kids — and Forget About the Costs
The 'shark Tank' Star Kevin O'leary Says to Get

"I wish I'd had my kids 10 years earlier," the "Shark Tank" star said in a Fox Business clip shared on his social media over the weekend....

Kevin O’Leary Speaking Testimonials

"I’ve had the fortune of attending two of Kevin O’Leary’s speaking events! Both times were so inspiring. I learned a ton and had a great time!"

Adam

"Kevin O’Leary is candid, motivating and speaks with passion. He leaves the audience feeling ready to take on anything."

Marie

"If you have the opportunity to see Kevin O’Leary in your city, I urge you to take advantage of it! You’ll walk out feeling smarter and ready to change your relationship with money!"

Jake

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