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Michael Dell is an American businessman and the founder and CEO of Dell, Inc. While at the University of Texas at Austin, he started a computer company called PC's Limited in room 2713 of twenty-seven story residence hall Dobie Center. The company became successful enough that, with the help of an additional ... Full story

Bill Gates III is an American business magnate, philanthropist, and chairman of Microsoft, the software company he founded with Paul Allen. Bill Gates is ranked consistently one of the world's wealthiest people and the wealthiest overall as of 2009. During his career at Microsoft, Gates held the positions of CEO and chief ... Full story

Hugh Hefner, sometimes known simply as Hef, is an American magazine publisher, founder and Chief Creative Officer of Playboy Enterprises. Hefner promoted in his magazine and two TV shows he hosted, Playboy's Penthouse (1959–1960) and Playboy After Dark (1969–1970). In 1989, he married Playmate of the Year Kimberley Conrad and had two sons, Marston ... Full story

Russell Simmons is an American entrepreneur, the co-founder, with Rick Rubin, of the pioneering hip-hop label Def Jam, founder of another label, Russell Simmons Music Group, and creator of the clothing fashion line Phat Farm. Russell Simmons is the older brother of Rev. Joseph Simmons, better known as "Run" of Run-DMC. In January 2009 ... Full story

Donald Trump is an American business magnate, socialite, author and television personality. He is the Chairman and CEO of the Trump Organization, a US-based real-estate developer. Donald Trump is also the founder of Trump Entertainment Resorts, which operates numerous casinos and hotels across the world. Trump's extravagant lifestyle and outspoken manner have made ... Full story

Joan Rivers began her career as a comedian, actress, and talk show host, and over time has transitioned to businesswoman. She was originally known as a comedian that joked about herself and other celebrities. On Feb. 17, 1965, Joan got a big break by making her first appearance on The Tonight Show with its ... Full story

Nicky Hilton began her career as a fashion model. Nikki has done several runway shows for major designers and is a regular model for Heatherette, along with her sister Paris; they usually open and close the runway shows. Nicky Hilton launched her own clothing line, Chick by Nicky Hilton in 2004 and has also ... Full story

Kathy Ireland is a former model, actress, CEO and designer of her eponymous brand product marketing company, Kathy Ireland Worldwide. Starting in 1984, Ireland was featured in the annual Swimsuit Issue 13 consecutive years, before her final appearance in 1996. Ireland has appeared in a small number of television and movie roles. Her first ... Full story

Mark Cuban is an American billionaire entrepreneur. Mark Cuban is the owner of the Dallas Mavericks, an NBA basketball team, and Chairman of HDNet, an HDTV cable network. Cuban was one of the 12 contestants on the 5th season of Dancing with the Stars. Source – Wikipedia Verified @mcuban -  Twitter ... Full story

Richard Branson is best known for his Virgin brand of over 360 companies including: Virgin Records, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Virgin Blue Australia, and Virgin Mobile pre-paid cell phones. Richard Branson is the 236th richest person according to Forbes' 2008 list of billionaires, with an estimated net worth of approximately $2.4 billion USD.  Source – ... Full story