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Shark-Infested Waters: How Kevin O'Leary Built a Brand on Brutal Honesty
Kevin O’Leary traces his path from a Toronto basement startup to a multibillion-dollar exit, explaining how betting on himself, embracing hard decisions, and learning from hundreds of Shark Tank investments shaped his view of what founders need to build, survive, and win.
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