Daymond John is an American businessman, investor, TV personality, and author, best known as the founder and CEO of the American apparel company ‘FUBU.’ Born into a middle-class family in Queens, he was raised by a single mother. His parents divorced when he was 10. Following this, he started working and managed his studies simultaneously. He, however, was dyslexic and could not focus on too many subjects. Hence, his interest in academics faded away. However, during his early 20s, he aspired to launch his own apparel line, ‘FUBU.’ His mother supported him financially, and after a few initial speed bumps, the business grew quickly, as a few rappers decided to wear the brand’s apparel in their music videos and promotional campaigns. By the early 2000s, it was earning millions. In 2009, Daymond joined ‘Shark Tank,’ a business reality TV show, and successfully invested in the businesses of many contestants, also mentoring a few of them. He has also written four books and happens to be a ‘New York Times’ bestselling author. He also co-founded a business skill-development program named ‘Next Level Success.’
