Robert T. Kiyosaki

Robert Kiyosaki is internationally recognized as the author of the best-seller "Rich Dad Poor Dad," a book that has remained on the New York Times bestsellers list for over six years. As an investor, entrepreneur, and educator, Kiyosaki's unconventional perspectives on money and investing have challenged and transformed the way millions think about money worldwide.

Kiyosaki believes that traditional advice, such as get a good job, save money, eliminate debt, long-term investing, and diversification, is outdated and flawed. His straight-talking and irreverent viewpoints have earned him a reputation for boldness and honesty.

"Rich Dad Poor Dad" has not only held its position as a best-seller across various lists that report to Publisher's Weekly, such as The New York Times, Business Week, The Wall Street Journal, and USA Today, but it has also been named "USA Today's #1 Money Book" for two consecutive years. Translated into 51 languages and accessible in 109 countries, the "Rich Dad" series has sold over 27 million copies across the world and remains a dominant force in multiple best-sellers lists.

In 2005, Kiyosaki was honored with an induction into the Amazon.com Hall of Fame as one of the Top 25 Authors. There are currently 26 books in the "Rich Dad" series. In 2006, he partnered with Donald Trump to co-author "Why We Want You To Be Rich - Two Men - One Message" which debuted at #1 on The New York Times bestsellers list.

Robert Kiyosaki also pens a bi-weekly column 'Why the Rich Are Getting Richer' for Yahoo! Finance and a monthly column titled 'Rich Returns' for Entrepreneur magazine. His significant contribution to financial education extends beyond his books. Kiyosaki created the educational board game CASHFLOW 101, which teaches individuals the finance and investment strategies that allowed Robert to retire at the early age of 47.

Today, there are over 2,100 independent CASHFLOW Clubs worldwide. Kiyosaki, born and raised in Hawaii as a fourth-generation Japanese-American, began his career in the Marine Corps, serving in Vietnam as an officer and helicopter gunship pilot.

After the war, Kiyosaki started working in sales for Xerox Corporation. In 1977, he founded a company that brought the first nylon and Velcro 'surfer wallets' to market. He then started an international education company in 1985, which taught business and investing to tens of thousands of students globally. In 1994, Kiyosaki sold his business, and through his successful investments, he took early retirement only to write "Rich Dad Poor Dad" during his retirement.