Why doesn't Barbara Corcoran invest in tech? 'Shark Tank' star reveals hack she learnt from Mark Cuban
MANHATTAN, NEW YORK: Barbara Corcoran takes a break from sharing precious family moments to celebrate her former 'Shark Tank' co-host Mark Cuban's 66th birthday on July 31. While wishing him well, Barbara offered a specific reason why she avoids making an investment in the technology business.
Barbara posted a series of Instagram photos with fans featuring the 66-year-old from the set of 'Shark Tank'. In the caption, she wrote, "Happy Birthday to the richest guy I know - and I don’t just mean what’s in his wallet!”
“Mark’s a real stand up guy. He does my math on Shark Tank, taught me not to invest in a tech company not run by “techies,” and even carried my suitcases his first day on the show before I knew who he was,” she wrote on her post.
“Mark’s also got a heart as big as his ambition. Whether he’s championing a cause, helping someone in need, building a business, or just sharing a laugh, he brings warmth and authenticity into every interaction. It’s that rare combination of sharp intellect and deep compassion that makes him not just a great businessman but an all-around great guy. So happy birthday, Mark! I’m grateful for our friendship and for the many lessons I’ve learned from you. Here’s to another year, and billions more!" she further added.
How many companies has Barbara Corcoran invested in 'Shark Tank'?
Barbara has invested in almost 80 firms on 'Shark Tank'. They have not all been winners.
Barbara's greatest investments, however, have more than compensated for her losses on unsuccessful ventures, as has her former co-star, Mark.
Does 'Shark Tank' investor Barbara Corcoran still sell real estate?
Barbara launched The Corcoran Group, a real estate agency in New York City, which she sold to NRT for $66 million in 2001 before leaving the company. However, in a subsequent interview, she stated that she had yet to spend the majority of the $66 million she received on the deal.
'Shark Tank' investor Barbara Corcoran gets facelift for the third time
Barbara isn't finished with cosmetic surgery. The 'Shark Tank' star said in an interview with Page Six published on May 3 that she had her third facelift and hopes to have another one in the future.
"I’m hoping to have a fourth facelift on my 85th birthday," Barbara said. The entrepreneur also stated that she was “thinking about enhancing my figure," and that she would be willing to undergo whatever procedures she could sign up for.
Barbara noticed numerous areas for improvement. "I would like to have a bigger chest, bigger hips, bigger butt," she stated, admitting that she doesn't know whether she could withstand the surgery. When asked why she wanted to get cosmetic surgery, Barbara stated that she wanted "to be a different woman."
"I want to be not the kind of woman that people say, ‘Wow she’s great at business. Wow, she’s rich.’ I want to be the kind of woman that walks by and the guy whistles and says, ‘Wow, she’s hot.’ That’s what I’m after," she added, laughing.
Why did Mark Cuban quit 'Shark Tank'?
Mark, a billionaire entrepreneur and serial investor, stated a few months ago on a famous basketball podcast that he would be leaving 'Shark Tank' after the next season. He revealed in November 2023 that the show's 16th season would be his final.
He mentioned in an interview with Inc that 'Shark Tank' films in the summer, and he wants to spend that time with his family before his children leave on their own.
