John Paul DeJoria

Background

Co-founded Paul Mitchell Systems (1980) with $700 loan while living in car; co-founded Patron Spirits (1989), sold to Bacardi 2018 for $5.1B (70% stake); founding partner House of Blues; investments in Madagascar Oil, Ultimat Vodka, solar energy, natural gas, Harley-Davidson dealership; co-founded ROKiT Group (2018). Twice homeless in 20s-30s before building fortune. Paul Mitchell Systems now generates $900M+ annual revenue.

Philanthropy