Quick Info
| Profession | Entrepreneur, Fashion Designer, Television Personality |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 23/02/1969 |
| Age | 57 years |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York |
Latest News about Daymond John
15/04/2025
Daymond John announced the expansion of Black Entrepreneurs Day into a multi‑city tour, bringing the event beyond the Apollo Theater in Harlem to additional U.S. cities in 2025. The initiative continues to partner with the NAACP and major corporate sponsors to spotlight Black‑owned businesses and provide funding and mentorship opportunities.
03/02/2025
Daymond John launched a new digital learning platform under the Next Level Success brand, offering structured courses and coaching for early‑stage entrepreneurs and small‑business owners. The platform emphasizes practical strategies for scaling businesses, building brands, and accessing capital, drawing on his experience from Shark Tank and FUBU.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Hip-hop fashion designer and entrepreneur, founder and CEO of FUBU (For Us, By Us), a global lifestyle brand that revolutionized the streetwear market. Known as the 'Godfather of Urban Fashion' and co-host of ABC's Shark Tank. |
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Personal Life
| Childhood | Grew up in Hollis, Queens, New York in a single-parent household |
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| Early Entrepreneurship | Began selling handmade pencil cases at age 10 on the streets of Queens |
| Notable Condition | Dyslexic |
Family
| Parents | Caribbean parents |
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| Household | Single-parent household with mother who worked multiple jobs |
Career
| FUBU Foundation |
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| Business Ventures |
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| Television | Co-host of Shark Tank, investing personal capital in entrepreneur pitches |
Style Quotient
| Fashion Philosophy | Revolutionized sportswear by creating fashionable apparel appealing to urban youth and mainstream teens |
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| Brand Identity | FUBU represents streetwear reflecting urban culture and hip-hop aesthetic |
Social Media
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Took out second mortgage on mother's house to fund FUBU operations | |
| 2. Was rejected by 26 or 27 banks for loans before securing Samsung Textiles deal | |
| 3. Mother used last of their money for New York Times advertisement that led to Samsung partnership | |
| 4. Declined to recommend mortgaging homes as funding strategy due to risk of losing property | |
| 5. Author of two successful books: Display of Power and The Brand Within | |
| 6. In-demand motivational speaker | |
| 7. Mastery lies at intersection of creative and analytical thinking |