Mark Cuban | |
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 Cuban in 2023 | |
| Born | July 31, 1958 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Education | University of Pittsburgh Indiana University Bloomington (BS) |
| Occupations |
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| Known for | Minority owner/Head of Basketball Operations of the Dallas Mavericks Co-founder of 2929 Entertainment Co-owner of Brondell Owner of Mustang, Texas Investor on Shark Tank Founder of AXS TV & HDNet |
| Political party | Independent[1] |
| Spouse |
Tiffany Stewart (m. 2002) |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Brian Cuban (brother) |
| Awards | 2011 NBA Champion |
| Website | markcubancompanies |
Mark Cuban (born July 31, 1958) is an American businessman and television personality. He is the former principal owner and current minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA), co-owner of 2929 Entertainment, and was one of the main "sharks" on the ABC reality television series Shark Tank.[2]
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Cuban was involved at a young age in ventures ranging from selling garbage bags to running newspapers during a strike. He graduated from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and embarked on a diverse business career that included founding MicroSolutions and Broadcast.com, both of which he sold at substantial profits. Cuban's investments span various industries, from technology and media to sports and entertainment. He has been a prominent figure in the NBA, known for his active involvement with the Mavericks (with which he won the 2011 NBA Championship as owner), and disputes with the league's management. In his side ventures, Cuban has been involved in philanthropy, political commentary, and reality television.