Trivia

Found and launched FUBU in 1992.

Has three daughters.

Was diagnosed with stage II thyroid cancer in April 2017. He successfully underwent surgery to remove the cancerous nodule.

Used to work at Red Lobster when he first started FUBU.

He credits his dyslexia with setting him on his path to entrepreneurial success.

Daymond declined his first two offers to be on Shark Tank.

His mother taught him how to sew.

FUBU has earned over $6 billion in global sales.

On Season 5 of "Shark Tank," John made a unique deal with 15-year-old Moziah "Mo" Bridges, who is the owner of Mo's Bows. He decided to not invest in Mo's Bows, but instead decided to mentor the young entrepreneur.

Is a brand ambassador for Shopify.

Has his own digital training program for entrepreneurs who are interested and invested in growing their business called Daymond on Daymond.

In 2015, President Obama appointed him as Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE). The aim of the PAGE program is to increase access to capital, education, and mentorship to help entrepreneurs around the world.

In high school, he enrolled in the business co-op program, where he spent alternating weeks in the classroom and at the First Boston investment bank in Manhattan.