About
Mark Cuban is an American businessman, television personality, and investor known for his diverse ventures. He is the former principal owner and current minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks of the NBA and co-owner of 2929 Entertainment. Cuban gained further prominence as one of the main "sharks" on the reality television series Shark Tank, where he evaluates and invests in budding entrepreneurs.
Career Timeline
MicroSolutions Founded
Mark Cuban founds MicroSolutions, a computer consulting company.
MicroSolutions Sale
Cuban sells MicroSolutions, providing seed money for future ventures.
Broadcast.com Co-founded
Cuban co-founds Audionet, which later becomes Broadcast.com.
Yahoo! Acquisition
Broadcast.com is acquired by Yahoo! for billions of dollars.
Mavericks Purchase
Cuban purchases the Dallas Mavericks NBA team.
Shark Tank Debut
Cuban joins the cast of Shark Tank, increasing his public profile.
Continued Investing
Cuban invests in numerous companies on Shark Tank and beyond.
Business Icon, Shark Tank Star
Cuban continues to be a prominent businessman and investor.
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Last updated: February 23, 2026