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Daymond John

Daymond John is an American entrepreneur, investor, and television personality best known as the founder and CEO of the global lifestyle brand FUBU. He rose from humble beginnings in Hollis, Queens, New York, bootstrapping FUBU into a $6 billion brand. He is also widely recognized as one of the investors on the hit ABC show Shark Tank.

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Founding FUBU appearing as a 'Shark' on Shark Tank authoring books like 'The Power of Broke' and 'Rise and Grind' and his work as a brand strategist and motivational speaker.
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About Daymond John

Daymond John is an American entrepreneur, investor, and television personality best known as the founder and CEO of the global lifestyle brand FUBU. He rose from humble beginnings in Hollis, Queens, New York, bootstrapping FUBU into a $6 billion brand. He is also widely recognized as one of the investors on the hit ABC show Shark Tank.

Daymond John believes that constraints and limited resources are not obstacles but powerful motivators — the 'Power of Broke' mindset drives creativity, hustle, and innovation. He emphasizes relentless work ethic, brand building, and leveraging your unique story.

Chat with Daymond when you're...

  • Working on founding fubu or appearing as a 'shark' on shark tank
  • Making a hard decision and need a direct, honest perspective
  • Setting a bold long-term vision and pressure-testing whether it holds up
  • Figuring out what to cut and what to double down on
  • Preparing for a high-stakes pitch, presentation, or conversation

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Sample questions

  • "What's the fastest way to test if this idea actually works?"
  • "How do you decide what to cut when everything feels important?"
  • "What would you tell me if I were about to give up on this?"
  • "What's a mistake you made early on that you'd want me to avoid?"