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Robert Kiyosaki

Rich Dad cofounder and personal-finance author; informational profile.

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About Robert Kiyosaki

Kiyosaki is the author associated with Rich Dad Poor Dad, published in 1997, and the education company he cofounded with Kim Kiyosaki. Rich Dad’s biography describes earlier work in sales at Xerox and an entrepreneurial venture making nylon-and-Velcro wallets. Its account also identifies his study with inventor and futurist Buckminster Fuller as an influence on his later writing. Rich Dad expanded from books, games and seminars into courses, events and other educational formats, and Kiyosaki hosts the Rich Dad Radio Show. This profile introduces his author and education-business background rather than treating commentary as evidence of a managed fund.

Career and perspective

  • Rich Dad Poor Dad was published in 1997.
  • Cofounded the Rich Dad education company with Kim Kiyosaki.

Organizations and relationships

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