Mark Cuban

Mark Cuban
Mark Cuban
	Cuban in 2025
Born	July 31, 1958; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Education	Mt. Lebanon High School; University of Pittsburgh ; Indiana University Bloomington (BS)
Occupations	Businessman; investor; television presenter;
Known for	Ownership of the Dallas Mavericks; Investor on Shark Tank
Title	Minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks; Founder of AXS TV & HDNet; Co-founder of 2929 Entertainment; Co-founder of Cost Plus Drugs; Owner of Mustang, Texas; Co-owner of Brondell;
Political party	Independent
Spouse	Tiffany Stewart (m. 2002)
Children	3
Relatives	Brian Cuban (brother)
Awards	2011 NBA champion (as owner)
Website	markcubancompanies.com

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) and co-owner of 2929 Entertainment. From 2012 to 2025, he was also one of the main "sharks" on the ABC reality television series Shark Tank.^[2] As of May 2025, Forbes has estimated his net worth to be US$6 billion.^[3]

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Cuban was involved in ventures from a young age, 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.

^ Chimielewski, Dawn (June 9, 2016). "Mark Cuban says he'd consider being vice president – for Trump or Clinton". Recode. Archived from the original on October 22, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
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^ "Mark Cuban". Forbes. Retrieved December 20, 2024.

[recode-1] Chimielewski, Dawn (June 9, 2016). "Mark Cuban says he'd consider being vice president – for Trump or Clinton". Recode. Archived from the original on October 22, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2016.

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[3] "Mark Cuban". Forbes. Retrieved December 20, 2024.

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