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Kevin O'Leary Claims Women Entrepreneurs Deliver Most of His Shark Tank Returns

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Kevin O'Leary says that about 70 % of the successful deals in his Shark Tank portfolio involve women entrepreneurs, and that over the past 18 years most of his returns have come from companies run by women. He acknowledges that female founders tend to be better at risk‑aversion and goal‑setting, prioritizing steady cash flow over rapid growth, yet he also admits that their growth rates are generally slower. Despite this, O'Leary maintains that the consistent performance of women‑led businesses has been a key driver of his investment success.

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Kevin O'Leary credits women entrepreneurs for majority of Shark Tank returns, favors steady cash flow over growth speed
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    Kevin O'Leary称女性创业者产生最多回报

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    Kevin O'Leary credits women entrepreneurs for majority of Shark Tank returns, favors steady cash flow over growth speed

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    Kevin O'Leary says about 70% of his Shark Tank hit deals involve businesses run by women, and over 18 years the majority of his returns have come from companies founded by women. He credits their discipline on risk and targets, but favors them because steady monthly distributions return capital faster than rapid growth, as most small companies will never go public.

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