Barbara Corcoran

Barbara Corcoran is an American businesswoman, investor, author, columnist, and television personality.

Barbara Corcoran is an American businesswoman and television personality. She founded The Corcoran Group and is an original investor on Shark Tank.

What it is

Barbara Corcoran is a real estate entrepreneur, investor, and media personality. She founded The Corcoran Group, a New York City brokerage, in 1973 and built it into a major firm before selling it in 2001 for $66 million. She later became a regular investor on ABC's Shark Tank, where she is known for her sharp business instincts.

Why it matters

Corcoran's story is a classic example of building a business from the ground up. Her success in real estate and her role on Shark Tank have made her a prominent voice in entrepreneurship. Her advice and books reach Canadian audiences, and she is often cited as a role model for small-business owners and investors.

Key details

Born March 10, 1949, in Edgewater, New Jersey, she attended St. Thomas Aquinas College. She grew The Corcoran Group into a leading brokerage before its $66 million sale. She has appeared in all 15 seasons of Shark Tank, authored several books, and written syndicated columns on business and real estate.