| PERSONAL INFORMATION | DATA |
|---|---|
| REAL NAME | Daymond Garfield John |
| Birth Date | 23 February, 1969 |
| Birth Place | Brooklyn, New York City, United States |
| Age | 53 years |
| Profession | Television Personality |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Nationality | American |
| Also Working As | Businessman, Investor, Author, Motivational Speaker |
| Gender | Male |
| PHYSICAL STATS | DATA |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 9 inches |
| Weight | 75 kg |
| Features | Black eyes |
| FAMILY | DATA |
|---|---|
| Father | Garfield John |
| Mother | Margot John |
| DEBUT/FAME | DATA |
|---|---|
| Fame | Shark Tank (TV Show 2009-present) |
| MARRIAGE/CHILDREN | DATA |
|---|---|
| Spouse | N/A |
| Daughter | Yasmeen John, Destiny John |
| Spouse | Heather Taras (m. 2018-Present) |
| Daughter | Minka Jagger |
| FAVORITE THINGS & MORE | DATA |
|---|---|
| Favorite Book | Think and Grow Rich , Rich Dad Poor Dad |
| SOCIAL LINKS | DATA |
|---|---|
| www.facebook.com/TheSharkDaymond | |
| mobile.twitter.com/thesharkdaymond | |
| www.instagram.com/thesharkdaymond | |
| Official Site | daymondjohn.com |
| www.linkedin.com/in/daymondjohn |
More Information About
FUBU
John created FUBU with his mother in Hollis, Queens. When John first had the concept for a clothing line for young men, his mother taught him how to sew and backed him by allowing him to use her home to expand the firm. Globally, FUBU has made nearly $6 billion in sales. FUBU is on display in the Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History and Culture.
The Shark Group
The Shark Group, brand management and consulting organization, is led by John, who is also the founder and CEO. The headquarters of the Shark Group are in Manhattan, New York.
Other Success
1. In 2015, John co-founded Daymond John’s Success Formula. A programme that teaches entrepreneurs and company owners how to establish and develop their companies.
2. Daymond John’s Success Formula was renamed Next Level Success in September 2019.
3. The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship is one of the organisations with which the programme collaborates.
4. Each year, two students are awarded a $1,500 stipend through the programme. The goal of this scholarship is to inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs.
Awards
John is a best-selling author in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.
Daymond has won numerous awards. Including Brandweek Marketer of the Year, NAACP Entrepreneurs of the Year. Advertising Age Marketing 1000 Award for Outstanding Ad Campaign. The Essence Award, Crain’s New York Business Forty Under Forty Award. Ernst & Young’s New York Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Brandeis University International Business School’s Asper Award for Excellence in Global Entrepreneurship. Details 50 Most Influential Men, and the Congressional.
President Barack Obama named John as an ambassador to promote underrepresented entrepreneurs in 2015.