SettingsBusinesspeople from California
Aaron Cohen (counterterrorist)
Aaron Cohen (born 28 February 1976) is a former Israeli Special Forces operative, California-based counterterrorism consultant and managing director of IMS Security.
Aaron Cohen (born 28 February 1976) is a former Israeli Special Forces operative, California-based counterterrorism consultant and managing director of IMS Security.
Abel Stearns
Abel Stearns (February 9, 1798 – August 23, 1871) was a trader who came to Los Angeles, Alta California in 1829 and became a major landowner, cattle rancher and one of the area's wealthiest cit...
Abel Stearns (February 9, 1798 – August 23, 1871) was a trader who came to Los Angeles, Alta California in 1829 and became a major landowner, cattle rancher and one of the area's wealthiest cit...
Adolph Schuman
Adolph P. Schuman (1907–1985) was a prominent San Francisco businessman.
Adolph P. Schuman (1907–1985) was a prominent San Francisco businessman.
Albert Frink
Albert A. Frink is the former Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing Services of U.S. Commerce Department, an office which was dubbed "manufacturing czar", by the press.
Albert A. Frink is the former Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing Services of U.S. Commerce Department, an office which was dubbed "manufacturing czar", by the press.
Alfred Robinson
Alfred Robinson (1806-1895) was an American businessman and author in 19th century Alta California of Mexico and California of the United States.
Alfred Robinson (1806-1895) was an American businessman and author in 19th century Alta California of Mexico and California of the United States.
Alvin Simon
Alvin Simon (1928-Feb 23, 2010 in Mount Washington, California) was an American restaurateur who played a leading role in the development and revitalization of Pasadena, California in the 1980s.
Alvin Simon (1928-Feb 23, 2010 in Mount Washington, California) was an American restaurateur who played a leading role in the development and revitalization of Pasadena, California in the 1980s.
Amelia Reid
Amelia Reid (November 13, 1924 – March 3, 2001) was a pilot, flight instructor, businesswoman, airshow performer and airport advocate.
Amelia Reid (November 13, 1924 – March 3, 2001) was a pilot, flight instructor, businesswoman, airshow performer and airport advocate.
Andrew J. Crevolin
Andrew Joseph Crevolin was an American businessman and Thoroughbred racehorse owner in California whose horse won the 1954 Santa Anita and Kentucky Derbys.
Andrew Joseph Crevolin was an American businessman and Thoroughbred racehorse owner in California whose horse won the 1954 Santa Anita and Kentucky Derbys.
Andrew Lahde
Andrew Lahde (born 1971) was a California-based hedge fund manager who in 2007 earned some fame for achieving return rates in the vicinity of 1000% with his Lahde Capital, based in Santa Monica,...
Andrew Lahde (born 1971) was a California-based hedge fund manager who in 2007 earned some fame for achieving return rates in the vicinity of 1000% with his Lahde Capital, based in Santa Monica,...
Andy Peykoff
Andrew Peykoff II is the owner of Niagara Drinking Water Inc., the largest family-owned bottled water company in the United States in 2008, and seller of Kirkland water in partnership with Wal-...
Andrew Peykoff II is the owner of Niagara Drinking Water Inc., the largest family-owned bottled water company in the United States in 2008, and seller of Kirkland water in partnership with Wal-...
Anil Kumar
Anil Kumar was a top senior partner and director at management consultancy McKinsey & Company, the co-founder of the Indian School of Business with Rajat Gupta, and the creator of two different ...
Anil Kumar was a top senior partner and director at management consultancy McKinsey & Company, the co-founder of the Indian School of Business with Rajat Gupta, and the creator of two different ...
Archie Stevenot
Archie Stevenot (September 25, 1882 – August 1, 1968) was a prominent citizen in Calaveras County, California and Supreme Noble Grand Humbug of E Clampus Vitus.
Archie Stevenot (September 25, 1882 – August 1, 1968) was a prominent citizen in Calaveras County, California and Supreme Noble Grand Humbug of E Clampus Vitus.
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger is an Austrian and American former professional bodybuilder, actor, businessman, investor, and politician.
Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger is an Austrian and American former professional bodybuilder, actor, businessman, investor, and politician.
Arthur E. Bartlett
Arthur E. "Art" Bartlett (November 26, 1933 – December 31, 2009) was an American entrepreneur and founder of the Century 21 Real Estate franchise.
Arthur E. "Art" Bartlett (November 26, 1933 – December 31, 2009) was an American entrepreneur and founder of the Century 21 Real Estate franchise.
Arthur Letts
Arthur Letts, Sr. (June 17, 1862 – May 18, 1923) was the underfunded immigrant from England who made his name, fortune, and mark in Los Angeles, California in the early years of the 20th century.
Arthur Letts, Sr. (June 17, 1862 – May 18, 1923) was the underfunded immigrant from England who made his name, fortune, and mark in Los Angeles, California in the early years of the 20th century.
Bela Wellman
Bela Wellman was a California Gold Rush merchant who formed the wholesale grocery firm of Wellman, Peck and Company.
Bela Wellman was a California Gold Rush merchant who formed the wholesale grocery firm of Wellman, Peck and Company.
Benjamin Platt
Benjamin Platt (died April 1960) was a philanthropist and founder of the Platt Music Corporation, which he started in 1905.
Benjamin Platt (died April 1960) was a philanthropist and founder of the Platt Music Corporation, which he started in 1905.
Betsy McLaughlin
Betsy McLaughlin (born 1962 in Orange County, California) was the former CEO of Hot Topic, Inc. (HOTT:NASDAQ).
Betsy McLaughlin (born 1962 in Orange County, California) was the former CEO of Hot Topic, Inc. (HOTT:NASDAQ).
Bill Binder
William "Bill" Otto Binder (February 28, 1915 - January 28, 2010) was an American restaurateur and businessman who ran the landmark Philippe's restaurant, known as Philippe the Original, downtow...
William "Bill" Otto Binder (February 28, 1915 - January 28, 2010) was an American restaurateur and businessman who ran the landmark Philippe's restaurant, known as Philippe the Original, downtow...
Bob Wian
Robert C. "Bob" Wian (June 15, 1914–March 31, 1992) was the founder of the Big Boy restaurant chain.
Robert C. "Bob" Wian (June 15, 1914–March 31, 1992) was the founder of the Big Boy restaurant chain.
Boyle Workman
Andrew Boyle Workman (September 20, 1868 – December 25, 1942) was a Los Angeles politician and businessman.
Andrew Boyle Workman (September 20, 1868 – December 25, 1942) was a Los Angeles politician and businessman.
Brett Helm
Brett Helm is a serial entrepreneur and professional off-road motocross racer.
Brett Helm is a serial entrepreneur and professional off-road motocross racer.
C. L. Best
Clarence Leo Best (April 21, 1878–September 22, 1951, San Francisco, California), usually known as C. L. Best, was a pioneering tractor company executive.
Clarence Leo Best (April 21, 1878–September 22, 1951, San Francisco, California), usually known as C. L. Best, was a pioneering tractor company executive.
Carly Fiorina
Carly Fiorina is an American business executive and a former Republican candidate for the United States Senate representing California.
Carly Fiorina is an American business executive and a former Republican candidate for the United States Senate representing California.
Charles Biderman
Charles Biderman (born October 24, 1946) is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of TrimTabs Investment Research, Inc., an independent investment research firm based in Sausalito, CA that spe...
Charles Biderman (born October 24, 1946) is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of TrimTabs Investment Research, Inc., an independent investment research firm based in Sausalito, CA that spe...
Charles Copeland Morse
Charles Copeland Morse (1842–1900) was an American businessman known as the "American Seed King".
Charles Copeland Morse (1842–1900) was an American businessman known as the "American Seed King".
Charles Crocker
Charles Crocker (September 16, 1822 – August 14, 1888) was an American railroad executive who founded the Central Pacific Railroad, which constructed the westernmost portion of the first transc...
Charles Crocker (September 16, 1822 – August 14, 1888) was an American railroad executive who founded the Central Pacific Railroad, which constructed the westernmost portion of the first transc...
Charles E. Toberman
Charles E. Toberman (February 23, 1880 - November 1981) was a real estate developer who was known as "Mr. Hollywood" and the "Father of Hollywood" for his role in developing Hollywood and many o...
Charles E. Toberman (February 23, 1880 - November 1981) was a real estate developer who was known as "Mr. Hollywood" and the "Father of Hollywood" for his role in developing Hollywood and many o...
Charles Kuta
Charles Stanley "Herb" Kuta (born 1956) is an American electronics engineer and software engineer who was a co-founder of Silicon Graphics, a major graphics workstation manufacturer.
Charles Stanley "Herb" Kuta (born 1956) is an American electronics engineer and software engineer who was a co-founder of Silicon Graphics, a major graphics workstation manufacturer.
Charles Silent
Charles Silent was a German-born American jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the Arizona Territorial Supreme Court.
Charles Silent was a German-born American jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the Arizona Territorial Supreme Court.
Charles T. Hinde
Charles T. Hinde was a robber baron, industrialist, tycoon, riverboat captain, businessman, and entrepreneur.
Charles T. Hinde was a robber baron, industrialist, tycoon, riverboat captain, businessman, and entrepreneur.
Cindi Walters
Cindi Walters is the founder and president of Chapman Walters Intercoastal Corporation, a corporation which develops and manufactures diving, snorkeling and recreational aquatics equipment.
Cindi Walters is the founder and president of Chapman Walters Intercoastal Corporation, a corporation which develops and manufactures diving, snorkeling and recreational aquatics equipment.
Clarence Dayton Hillman
Clarence Dayton Hillman (1870-1935) was a prominent businessman and real estate developer in Seattle, Washington at the beginning of the 20th century.
Clarence Dayton Hillman (1870-1935) was a prominent businessman and real estate developer in Seattle, Washington at the beginning of the 20th century.
Clement L. Hirsch
Clement Lang Hirsch was an American businessman and a prominent Thoroughbred racehorse owner who co-founded Oak Tree Racing Association.
Clement Lang Hirsch was an American businessman and a prominent Thoroughbred racehorse owner who co-founded Oak Tree Racing Association.
Clifford Clinton
Clifford E. Clinton (August 3, 1900 – November 20, 1969) was a Californian restaurateur who founded Meals for Millions, one of two parent organizations of Freedom from Hunger, in 1946.
Clifford E. Clinton (August 3, 1900 – November 20, 1969) was a Californian restaurateur who founded Meals for Millions, one of two parent organizations of Freedom from Hunger, in 1946.
Cordelia Mendoza
Cordelia (Scott) Mendoza (born in San Diego, California) is an antiques expert, volunteer, San Diego retailer, and author.
Cordelia (Scott) Mendoza (born in San Diego, California) is an antiques expert, volunteer, San Diego retailer, and author.
Craig Huey
Craig Alan Huey is an American Republican Party politician and a businessman who runs and owns two direct marketing companies as well as several websites that provide guidelines for voting.
Craig Alan Huey is an American Republican Party politician and a businessman who runs and owns two direct marketing companies as well as several websites that provide guidelines for voting.
Craig Walker (businessman)
Craig Walker is currently the first entrepreneur in residence to join the Google Ventures team.
Craig Walker is currently the first entrepreneur in residence to join the Google Ventures team.
Cyril Magnin
Cyril Isaac Magnin was one of the most prominent San Francisco businessmen of the post-World War II era, chief executive of the Joseph Magnin Company, which evolved into a multi-million dollar c...
Cyril Isaac Magnin was one of the most prominent San Francisco businessmen of the post-World War II era, chief executive of the Joseph Magnin Company, which evolved into a multi-million dollar c...
D. G. Scofield
Demetrius G. Scofield (b. cir 1834 d. July 31, 1917), more commonly D. G. Scofield, was a pioneer of the oil business in California who founded a number of companies in that state and bec...
Demetrius G. Scofield (b. cir 1834 d. July 31, 1917), more commonly D. G. Scofield, was a pioneer of the oil business in California who founded a number of companies in that state and bec...
Dana Shertz
Dana Shertz is Co-Chair of CONNECT Sport Innovators Advisory Board.
Dana Shertz is Co-Chair of CONNECT Sport Innovators Advisory Board.
Daniel Best
Daniel Best (born March 20, 1838 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio) was an American adventurer, inventor, and entrepreneur known for pioneering agriculture machinery and heavy machinery.
Daniel Best (born March 20, 1838 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio) was an American adventurer, inventor, and entrepreneur known for pioneering agriculture machinery and heavy machinery.
Daniel Rhoads
Daniel Rhoads (December 7, 1821, Paris, Illinois – December 4, 1895) was a California, USA, pioneer and rancher who helped rescue the Donner Party.
Daniel Rhoads (December 7, 1821, Paris, Illinois – December 4, 1895) was a California, USA, pioneer and rancher who helped rescue the Donner Party.
Darius Ogden Mills
Darius Ogden Mills was a prominent American banker, philanthropist and, for a time, California's wealthiest citizen.
Darius Ogden Mills was a prominent American banker, philanthropist and, for a time, California's wealthiest citizen.
Dave Pine
Dave Pine is a Trustee of the San Mateo Union High School District Board of Trustees and is currently a candidate for the District 1 seat of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, which will...
Dave Pine is a Trustee of the San Mateo Union High School District Board of Trustees and is currently a candidate for the District 1 seat of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, which will...
David Jack (businessman)
David Jack, also known as David Jacks, was a powerful Californian landowner, developer, and businessman.
David Jack, also known as David Jacks, was a powerful Californian landowner, developer, and businessman.
Denise White
Denise White is a former Miss Oregon USA who founded EAG Sports Management, a sports firm for high-end athletes.
Denise White is a former Miss Oregon USA who founded EAG Sports Management, a sports firm for high-end athletes.
Donald Bren
Donald L. Bren is an American businessman who is Chairman of the Irvine Company, a US Based real estate investment company, which he wholly owns.
Donald L. Bren is an American businessman who is Chairman of the Irvine Company, a US Based real estate investment company, which he wholly owns.
Doug Richard
Doug Richard is a United Kingdom based Californian entrepreneur and specialist in technology transfer, commercialisation, and business incubation.
Doug Richard is a United Kingdom based Californian entrepreneur and specialist in technology transfer, commercialisation, and business incubation.
Duncan McDuffie
Duncan McDuffie (born September 24, 1877 - died 1951) was a real estate developer, conservationist, and mountaineer based in Berkeley, California, USA.
Duncan McDuffie (born September 24, 1877 - died 1951) was a real estate developer, conservationist, and mountaineer based in Berkeley, California, USA.
E. S. Babcock
E. S. Babcock was a industrialist, tycoon, businessman, and entrepreneur.
E. S. Babcock was a industrialist, tycoon, businessman, and entrepreneur.
E.S. Babcock
E.S. Babcock was a industrialist, tycoon, businessman, and entrepreneur.
E.S. Babcock was a industrialist, tycoon, businessman, and entrepreneur.
Eben Smith
Eben Smith (December 17, 1832 - November 5, 1906) was a successful mine owner, smelting company executive, railroad executive and bank owner in Colorado in the late 19th century and early 20th c...
Eben Smith (December 17, 1832 - November 5, 1906) was a successful mine owner, smelting company executive, railroad executive and bank owner in Colorado in the late 19th century and early 20th c...
Ed Limato
Edward Frank "Ed" Limato (July 10, 1936 – July 3, 2010) was an American talent agent and a senior vice president at the William Morris Agency, representing clients such as Michelle Pfeiffe...
Edward Frank "Ed" Limato (July 10, 1936 – July 3, 2010) was an American talent agent and a senior vice president at the William Morris Agency, representing clients such as Michelle Pfeiffe...
Edmund A. Gann
Edmund A. Gann (born October 10, 1923 in Gloucester, Massachusetts) is an American businessman and Thoroughbred racehorse owner.
Edmund A. Gann (born October 10, 1923 in Gloucester, Massachusetts) is an American businessman and Thoroughbred racehorse owner.
Edwin B. Crocker
Edwin Bryant Crocker (26 April 1818 – 24 June 1875) was a California Supreme Court Justice and founder of the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, California.
Edwin Bryant Crocker (26 April 1818 – 24 June 1875) was a California Supreme Court Justice and founder of the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, California.
Eldad Matityahu
Eldad Matityahu is the founder and chairman of the board of Net Optics, a privately held California-based provider of network visibility solutions that allow companies to protect against hacking...
Eldad Matityahu is the founder and chairman of the board of Net Optics, a privately held California-based provider of network visibility solutions that allow companies to protect against hacking...
Ernest Kouwen-Hoven
Ernest Kouwen-Hoven came to the U.S at the age of 20 from Holland.
Ernest Kouwen-Hoven came to the U.S at the age of 20 from Holland.
Ernie Ball
Ernie Ball (c.1930 – September 9, 2004) was an American entrepreneur, musician, and innovator, widely acclaimed as a revolutionary in the development of guitar-related products.
Ernie Ball (c.1930 – September 9, 2004) was an American entrepreneur, musician, and innovator, widely acclaimed as a revolutionary in the development of guitar-related products.
Esther Snyder
Esther Lavelle Snyder (née Johnson) (1920 – August 4, 2006) founded In-N-Out Burger, with her husband Harry Snyder, in 1948.
Esther Lavelle Snyder (née Johnson) (1920 – August 4, 2006) founded In-N-Out Burger, with her husband Harry Snyder, in 1948.
Eugene Lee (entrepreneur)
Eugene Lee is CEO of Socialtext Incorporated, an enterprise social software company based in Palo Alto, California.
Eugene Lee is CEO of Socialtext Incorporated, an enterprise social software company based in Palo Alto, California.
Floyd Odlum
Floyd Bostwick Odlum (March 30, 1892, Union City, Michigan – June 17, 1976, Indio, California) was a wealthy lawyer and industrialist.
Floyd Bostwick Odlum (March 30, 1892, Union City, Michigan – June 17, 1976, Indio, California) was a wealthy lawyer and industrialist.
Franklin Pitcher Johnson jr.
Franklin Pitcher Johnson jr., or Pitch Johnson, is a founder of companies.
Franklin Pitcher Johnson jr., or Pitch Johnson, is a founder of companies.
Fred Sands
Fred C. Sands is a business executive, investor, and Chairman of Vintage Real Estate and Vintage Fund Management.
Fred C. Sands is a business executive, investor, and Chairman of Vintage Real Estate and Vintage Fund Management.
Gene Haas
Gene Francis Haas (born November 12, 1952) is founder, president, and sole stockholder of Haas Automation, one of the world's leading CNC machine tool manufacturers.
Gene Francis Haas (born November 12, 1952) is founder, president, and sole stockholder of Haas Automation, one of the world's leading CNC machine tool manufacturers.
George Allan Hancock
George Allan Hancock (July 26, 1875 - May 31, 1965) was the owner of the Rancho La Brea Oil Company.
George Allan Hancock (July 26, 1875 - May 31, 1965) was the owner of the Rancho La Brea Oil Company.
George H. Peck
George H. Peck (October 15, 1856 – January 9, 1940) was an American real estate broker, developer and millionaire.
George H. Peck (October 15, 1856 – January 9, 1940) was an American real estate broker, developer and millionaire.
George Lucas
George Walton Lucas, Jr. (born May 14, 1944) is an American film producer, screenwriter, director, and entrepreneur.
George Walton Lucas, Jr. (born May 14, 1944) is an American film producer, screenwriter, director, and entrepreneur.
George Tsakopoulos
George Tsakopoulos (Γιώργος Τσακόπουλο; 1927–2009) was a prominent real estate developer and the founder of Tsakopoulos Investments in Sacramento, California.
George Tsakopoulos (Γιώργος Τσακόπουλο; 1927–2009) was a prominent real estate developer and the founder of Tsakopoulos Investments in Sacramento, California.
Glen Moreno
Glen Moreno (born 1943) is an American businessman.
Glen Moreno (born 1943) is an American businessman.
Glenn Holland
Harold Glenn Holland was a developer from Arcadia, California who established the first franchise of amusement parks, Santa's Village.
Harold Glenn Holland was a developer from Arcadia, California who established the first franchise of amusement parks, Santa's Village.
Grant Sullivan (actor)
Grant Sullivan was an American actor best known for starring in the American television series, Pony Express.
Grant Sullivan was an American actor best known for starring in the American television series, Pony Express.
Griffith J. Griffith
Griffith Jenkins Griffith (January 4, 1850 – July 6, 1919) was a Welsh-American industrialist and philanthropist.
Griffith Jenkins Griffith (January 4, 1850 – July 6, 1919) was a Welsh-American industrialist and philanthropist.
Harold Harby
Harold Harby worked for the oil industry when he was elected to the Los Angeles, California, City Council in 1939, but he had to leave office when he was convicted of using a city car for a trip...
Harold Harby worked for the oil industry when he was elected to the Los Angeles, California, City Council in 1939, but he had to leave office when he was convicted of using a city car for a trip...
Harry J. Aleo
Harry J. Aleo (December 7, 1919 - June 21, 2008) was an American businessman and owner of Thoroughbred racehorses.
Harry J. Aleo (December 7, 1919 - June 21, 2008) was an American businessman and owner of Thoroughbred racehorses.
Harry W. Child
Harry W. Child (1857–1931) was an entrepreneur who managed development and ranching companies in southern Montana.
Harry W. Child (1857–1931) was an entrepreneur who managed development and ranching companies in southern Montana.
Holmes Tuttle
Holmes Tuttle (1906–June 16, 1989) was a successful California businessman and autodealer, and headed President Ronald Reagan's unofficial "Kitchen Cabinet".
Holmes Tuttle (1906–June 16, 1989) was a successful California businessman and autodealer, and headed President Ronald Reagan's unofficial "Kitchen Cabinet".
Ignazio Vella
Ignazio A. "Ig" Vella (July 13, 1928—June 9, 2011) was an American businessman and cheese maker who served on the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors.
Ignazio A. "Ig" Vella (July 13, 1928—June 9, 2011) was an American businessman and cheese maker who served on the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors.
Irv Robbins
Irvine "Irv" Robbins (December 6, 1917 – May 5, 2008) was a Canadian born American businessman.
Irvine "Irv" Robbins (December 6, 1917 – May 5, 2008) was a Canadian born American businessman.
Irving Moskowitz
Irving I. Moskowitz is a Florida-based businessman who built a business running hospitals and legal gambling in California.
Irving I. Moskowitz is a Florida-based businessman who built a business running hospitals and legal gambling in California.
Jack O'Neill (businessman)
Jack O'Neill is an American businessman, often credited with the invention of the wetsuit.
Jack O'Neill is an American businessman, often credited with the invention of the wetsuit.
James Edward Arnold
James Edward "Jim" Arnold (May 7, 1939 – October 4, 2007) was a prominent American businessman.
James Edward "Jim" Arnold (May 7, 1939 – October 4, 2007) was a prominent American businessman.
James Lick
James Lick (August 25, 1796 – October 1, 1876) was an American carpenter, piano builder, land baron, and patron of the sciences.
James Lick (August 25, 1796 – October 1, 1876) was an American carpenter, piano builder, land baron, and patron of the sciences.
Jamie McCourt
Jamie McCourt (born 1953) is the former CEO of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team Jamie McCourt (née Luskin) was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to Jewish parents.
Jamie McCourt (born 1953) is the former CEO of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team Jamie McCourt (née Luskin) was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to Jewish parents.
Janet J. McCoy
Janet J. McCoy was an American politician and businesswoman.
Janet J. McCoy was an American politician and businesswoman.
Janice Hahn
Janice Kay Hahn (born March 30, 1952) is the U.S. Representative from California's 36th congressional district and a member of the Democratic Party.
Janice Kay Hahn (born March 30, 1952) is the U.S. Representative from California's 36th congressional district and a member of the Democratic Party.
Jeff Black (businessman)
Jeffery T. "Jeff" Black is an American chief executive officer and chief strategy officer associated with the information technology industry.
Jeffery T. "Jeff" Black is an American chief executive officer and chief strategy officer associated with the information technology industry.
Jeffrey Davies (wine merchant)
Jeffrey Davies is an American wine merchant based in Bordeaux.
Jeffrey Davies is an American wine merchant based in Bordeaux.
Jenette Goldstein
Jenette Elise Goldstein is an American actress.
Jenette Elise Goldstein is an American actress.
Jess Stonestreet Jackson, Jr.
Jess Stonestreet Jackson, Jr. (February 18, 1930 – April 21, 2011) was an American wine entrepreneur and self-made businessman.
Jess Stonestreet Jackson, Jr. (February 18, 1930 – April 21, 2011) was an American wine entrepreneur and self-made businessman.
Jheri Redding
Jheri Redding (born Robert William Redding in Rantoul, Illinois March 2, 1907 – March 15, 1998) was an American hairdresser, chemist, hair care products entrepreneur and businessman.
Jheri Redding (born Robert William Redding in Rantoul, Illinois March 2, 1907 – March 15, 1998) was an American hairdresser, chemist, hair care products entrepreneur and businessman.
John A. Kuri
John A. Kuri (born February 16, 1945) is a US author, film and television producer, writer, director.
John A. Kuri (born February 16, 1945) is a US author, film and television producer, writer, director.
John Barry (WD-40)
John Steven Barry (August 31, 1924 – July 3, 2009), was an American business executive who popularized WD-40, a water-displacing spray and solvent that had been created in the 1950s for us...
John Steven Barry (August 31, 1924 – July 3, 2009), was an American business executive who popularized WD-40, a water-displacing spray and solvent that had been created in the 1950s for us...
John C. Mabee
John C. Mabee (August 21, 1921 – April 24, 2002) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse owner and breeder whom the New York Times Company's subsidiary About.com called "a California rac...
John C. Mabee (August 21, 1921 – April 24, 2002) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse owner and breeder whom the New York Times Company's subsidiary About.com called "a California rac...
John R. (Jack) Beckett
John R. Beckett, an American businessman, president and chairman of the board of Transamerica Corp. from 1960 to 1983.
John R. Beckett, an American businessman, president and chairman of the board of Transamerica Corp. from 1960 to 1983.
John W. Hyde
John W. Hyde has been working in the entertainment industry for over 40 years.
John W. Hyde has been working in the entertainment industry for over 40 years.
John William Mackay
John William Mackay (November 28, 1831-July 20, 1902) was an American capitalist, born in Dublin, Ireland.
John William Mackay (November 28, 1831-July 20, 1902) was an American capitalist, born in Dublin, Ireland.
Jon Douglas
Jon Alexander "Jack" Douglas (September 10, 1936 – July 27, 2010) was a professional American tennis player and college football quarterback.
Jon Alexander "Jack" Douglas (September 10, 1936 – July 27, 2010) was a professional American tennis player and college football quarterback.
Joseph L. Rosefield
Joseph Louis Rosefield was a California food businessman who invented modern, nonseparating peanut butter in 1922 – 1923.
Joseph Louis Rosefield was a California food businessman who invented modern, nonseparating peanut butter in 1922 – 1923.
Joseph Yves Limantour
Joseph Yves Limantour (1812, Lorient, France - 1885, Mexico City, Mexico) was a French merchant who engaged in the California sea trade during the years preceding American occupation of that Mex...
Joseph Yves Limantour (1812, Lorient, France - 1885, Mexico City, Mexico) was a French merchant who engaged in the California sea trade during the years preceding American occupation of that Mex...
Joshua Chadbourne
Joshua Francis Chadbourne (April 30, 1873 - December 5, 1959) was born in Centerville (Alameda County), California and died in Fremont, California.
Joshua Francis Chadbourne (April 30, 1873 - December 5, 1959) was born in Centerville (Alameda County), California and died in Fremont, California.
Kermit Lynch
Kermit Lynch is an American wine importer, author, and winemaker based in Berkeley, California.
Kermit Lynch is an American wine importer, author, and winemaker based in Berkeley, California.
Kevin A. Ross
Kevin A. Ross is an American host of the syndicated television program America's Court with Judge Ross, a producer, communications strategist, and former California Superior Court judge.
Kevin A. Ross is an American host of the syndicated television program America's Court with Judge Ross, a producer, communications strategist, and former California Superior Court judge.
Kevin Flanagan
Kevin Flanagan was a computer programmer who worked for The Bank of America in Concord, California, USA.
Kevin Flanagan was a computer programmer who worked for The Bank of America in Concord, California, USA.
Laura Friedman
Laura Friedman is the mayor of Glendale, California.
Laura Friedman is the mayor of Glendale, California.
Laura J. Alber
Laura J. Alber is an American businesswoman and currently the Director, President, and CEO of Williams-Sonoma.
Laura J. Alber is an American businesswoman and currently the Director, President, and CEO of Williams-Sonoma.
Leland Stanford
Amasa Leland Stanford was an American tycoon, industrialist, politician and founder of Stanford University.
Amasa Leland Stanford was an American tycoon, industrialist, politician and founder of Stanford University.
Leonard W. Moore
Leonard W. Moore is Founder and President of Moore Industries, a manufacturer for the process control, system integration and factory automation industries.
Leonard W. Moore is Founder and President of Moore Industries, a manufacturer for the process control, system integration and factory automation industries.
Levi Strauss
Levi Strauss (, born Löb Strauß, ; February 26, 1829 – September 26, 1902) was a German-born American businessman who founded the first company to manufacture blue jeans.
Levi Strauss (, born Löb Strauß, ; February 26, 1829 – September 26, 1902) was a German-born American businessman who founded the first company to manufacture blue jeans.
Lindsay C. Howard
Lindsay Coleman Howard (March 31, 1904 - September 6, 1971) was an American sportsman.
Lindsay Coleman Howard (March 31, 1904 - September 6, 1971) was an American sportsman.
Lynsi Martinez
Lynsi Martinez is the owner and heiress of the In-N-Out Burger company.
Lynsi Martinez is the owner and heiress of the In-N-Out Burger company.
Marion Sandler
Marion Sandler is the former co-CEO of Golden West Financial Corporation and World Savings Bank.
Marion Sandler is the former co-CEO of Golden West Financial Corporation and World Savings Bank.
Mark Hopkins, Jr.
Mark Hopkins (September 1, 1813 – March 29, 1878) was one of four principal investors who formed the Central Pacific Railroad along with Leland Stanford, Charles Crocker, and Collis Huntin...
Mark Hopkins (September 1, 1813 – March 29, 1878) was one of four principal investors who formed the Central Pacific Railroad along with Leland Stanford, Charles Crocker, and Collis Huntin...
Mei Ping Wu
Mei Ping Wu is the girlfriend of David Korem.
Mei Ping Wu is the girlfriend of David Korem.
Mel Wasserman
Mel Wasserman (1932 – April 29, 2002) was a businessman, entrepreneur and founder of CEDU Education.
Mel Wasserman (1932 – April 29, 2002) was a businessman, entrepreneur and founder of CEDU Education.
Michael Burry
Michael Burry is founder of the Scion Capital LLC hedge fund, which he ran from 2000 until 2008, when he closed the fund to focus on his own personal investments.
Michael Burry is founder of the Scion Capital LLC hedge fund, which he ran from 2000 until 2008, when he closed the fund to focus on his own personal investments.
Michael D. Rich
Michael Rich is a lawyer and executive vice president of the RAND Corporation, the institution's second-ranking position, which he has held since January 1993.
Michael Rich is a lawyer and executive vice president of the RAND Corporation, the institution's second-ranking position, which he has held since January 1993.
Michael Elconin
Michael Elconin (June 20, 1953-) is an American politician, investor, and technology consultant.
Michael Elconin (June 20, 1953-) is an American politician, investor, and technology consultant.
Michael Homer
Michael J. Homer was an American electronics and computer industry executive who played major roles in the development of the personal computer, mobile devices and the Internet.
Michael J. Homer was an American electronics and computer industry executive who played major roles in the development of the personal computer, mobile devices and the Internet.
Michele Ruiz
Michele Ruiz (born April 8, 1967) is a former news anchor and President/CEO and founder of SaberHacer.com, a bilingual expert based “how-to” educational broadband site for US Hispanics online.
Michele Ruiz (born April 8, 1967) is a former news anchor and President/CEO and founder of SaberHacer.com, a bilingual expert based “how-to” educational broadband site for US Hispanics online.
Michelle Wahlgren
Michelle L. Wahlgren is the Owner and CEO of We Bring It On, Inc. Her area of specialty is implementing change and leading transformation within the business environment.
Michelle L. Wahlgren is the Owner and CEO of We Bring It On, Inc. Her area of specialty is implementing change and leading transformation within the business environment.
Nick Collier
Nick Collier (born August 1, 1975) is an American creative director, digital strategist and entrepreneur.
Nick Collier (born August 1, 1975) is an American creative director, digital strategist and entrepreneur.
Pascal Rigo
Pascal Rigo is a French-American Restaurateur who owns a small "empire" of boulangeries, restaurants, and wholesale and retail bakeries in San Francisco and Mill Valley, California that operate ...
Pascal Rigo is a French-American Restaurateur who owns a small "empire" of boulangeries, restaurants, and wholesale and retail bakeries in San Francisco and Mill Valley, California that operate ...
Pat Kuleto
Pat Kuleto is an American designer, restaurant impresario, builder, innkeeper, and winemaker, credited with being the first American to bring recognition to restaurant design as a distinct form ...
Pat Kuleto is an American designer, restaurant impresario, builder, innkeeper, and winemaker, credited with being the first American to bring recognition to restaurant design as a distinct form ...
Paul Angles
Paul D Angles (born April 2, 1966) is a highly-strategic senior marketing professional.
Paul D Angles (born April 2, 1966) is a highly-strategic senior marketing professional.
Paul Banas
Paul Banas is the founder and CEO of GreatDad.com, a parenting website aimed at fathers.
Paul Banas is the founder and CEO of GreatDad.com, a parenting website aimed at fathers.
Paul Montgomery
Joseph Paul Montgomery ( June 5, 1960 - June 19, 1999 ) was an American entrepreneur and inventor.
Joseph Paul Montgomery ( June 5, 1960 - June 19, 1999 ) was an American entrepreneur and inventor.
Paul Otellini
Paul S. Otellini (born October 12, 1950) is an American businessman current president and chief executive officer of Intel.
Paul S. Otellini (born October 12, 1950) is an American businessman current president and chief executive officer of Intel.
Paul R. Parrette
Paul R. Parrette (January 28, 1906 - October 17, 1980) was a former general manager of the Philippine Manufacturing Company in the Philippines.
Paul R. Parrette (January 28, 1906 - October 17, 1980) was a former general manager of the Philippine Manufacturing Company in the Philippines.
Paula Kent
Paula Kent (born August 9, 1931) is an American actress, model, businesswoman and executive.
Paula Kent (born August 9, 1931) is an American actress, model, businesswoman and executive.
Phil Tagami
Phillip H. Tagami (born in Oakland, California on August 27, 1965) is the managing general partner for California Capital Group.
Phillip H. Tagami (born in Oakland, California on August 27, 1965) is the managing general partner for California Capital Group.
Phineas Banning
Phineas Banning (August 19, 1830 – March 8, 1885) was an American businessman, financier, and entrepreneur.
Phineas Banning (August 19, 1830 – March 8, 1885) was an American businessman, financier, and entrepreneur.
R. G. Surdam
Royce Gaylord Surdam (August 11, 1835 – September 2, 1891) was an American businessman, real estate agent and developer.
Royce Gaylord Surdam (August 11, 1835 – September 2, 1891) was an American businessman, real estate agent and developer.
Randy Miller
Randall J. "Randy" Miller (February 9, 1971 – November 5, 2010) was an American musician and drummer for the Seattle-based band, The Myriad.
Randall J. "Randy" Miller (February 9, 1971 – November 5, 2010) was an American musician and drummer for the Seattle-based band, The Myriad.
Robert J. Mazzuca
Robert J. Mazzuca (; born 1947) is the Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America.
Robert J. Mazzuca (; born 1947) is the Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America.
Robert McNamara
Robert Strange McNamara (June 9, 1916 – July 6, 2009) was an American business executive and the eighth Secretary of Defense, serving under Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson...
Robert Strange McNamara (June 9, 1916 – July 6, 2009) was an American business executive and the eighth Secretary of Defense, serving under Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson...
Robert Noyce
Robert Norton Noyce, nicknamed "the Mayor of Silicon Valley", co-founded Fairchild Semiconductor in 1957 and Intel Corporation in 1968.
Robert Norton Noyce, nicknamed "the Mayor of Silicon Valley", co-founded Fairchild Semiconductor in 1957 and Intel Corporation in 1968.
Roger H. Chen
Roger H. Chen (陳河源 Chén Héyuán) is a Taiwanese-born American businessman.
Roger H. Chen (陳河源 Chén Héyuán) is a Taiwanese-born American businessman.
Roger Haughton
Roger Haughton (born Walter Roger Haughton on August 27, 1947 in Palo Alto, California) is former CEO and President of PMI (Primary Mortgage Insurance) Group (NYSE:PMI).
Roger Haughton (born Walter Roger Haughton on August 27, 1947 in Palo Alto, California) is former CEO and President of PMI (Primary Mortgage Insurance) Group (NYSE:PMI).
Ron Simms
Ron Simms is a custom motorcycle builder, operating his business, Simms Custom Cycles, in Hayward, California.
Ron Simms is a custom motorcycle builder, operating his business, Simms Custom Cycles, in Hayward, California.
Ronald Burkle
Ronald Wayne Burkle (born November 12, 1952) is an American business magnate and investor.
Ronald Wayne Burkle (born November 12, 1952) is an American business magnate and investor.
Ross McCloud
Ross McCloud (April 16, 1819 – August 22, 1868) was a California pioneer and early settler in Northern California.
Ross McCloud (April 16, 1819 – August 22, 1868) was a California pioneer and early settler in Northern California.
Saul N. Ramirez, Jr.
Saul N. Ramirez, Jr., is the executive director of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials, an interest group based in Washington, D.C. Previously, he worked with Greysto...
Saul N. Ramirez, Jr., is the executive director of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials, an interest group based in Washington, D.C. Previously, he worked with Greysto...
Scotty Coyote
Scotty Coyote (born April 3, 1960) is a former professional stuntman who appeared in hundreds of televisions shows and movies, as well as thousands of live action performances.
Scotty Coyote (born April 3, 1960) is a former professional stuntman who appeared in hundreds of televisions shows and movies, as well as thousands of live action performances.
Sean Collins (surf forecaster)
Sean Collins is the founder of Surfline and a noted figured in the areas of surfing and surf forecasting.
Sean Collins is the founder of Surfline and a noted figured in the areas of surfing and surf forecasting.
Selena Cuffe
Selena Senora Cuffe, née Saunders is an African-American businesswoman.
Selena Senora Cuffe, née Saunders is an African-American businesswoman.
Sheryl Sandberg
Sheryl Kara Sandberg is an American businesswoman.
Sheryl Kara Sandberg is an American businesswoman.
Sidney Harman
Sidney Harman (August 4, 1918 April 12, 2011) was an American businessman active in education, government, industry, and publishing.
Sidney Harman (August 4, 1918 April 12, 2011) was an American businessman active in education, government, industry, and publishing.
Simon Mainwaring
Simon Mainwaring (born 1967) is an award-winning branding consultant, advertising creative director, and social media specialist and blogger.
Simon Mainwaring (born 1967) is an award-winning branding consultant, advertising creative director, and social media specialist and blogger.
Stanley Slotkin
Stanley Slotkin (1905–1997) was a prominent Los Angeles businessman specializing in medical and party rentals through his company Abbey Rents.
Stanley Slotkin (1905–1997) was a prominent Los Angeles businessman specializing in medical and party rentals through his company Abbey Rents.
Steve Poizner
Stephen Leo "Steve" Poizner (born January 4, 1957) is an American businessman/entrepreneur and conservative Republican politician, who was elected State Insurance Commissioner of California in N...
Stephen Leo "Steve" Poizner (born January 4, 1957) is an American businessman/entrepreneur and conservative Republican politician, who was elected State Insurance Commissioner of California in N...
Steve Westly
Steven Paul Westly (born August 27, 1956, in Arcadia, California) is an American venture capitalist and politician.
Steven Paul Westly (born August 27, 1956, in Arcadia, California) is an American venture capitalist and politician.
Sue Burns
Sue Burns (August 19, 1950—July 19, 2009) was an American businesswoman who was the senior general partner (principal owner and largest shareholder) of the San Francisco Giants baseball fr...
Sue Burns (August 19, 1950—July 19, 2009) was an American businesswoman who was the senior general partner (principal owner and largest shareholder) of the San Francisco Giants baseball fr...
T. Russell Shields
Russ Shields is an American entrepreneur who is known for investing in and leading Navteq to profitability and finally selling it to Nokia for $8 billion.
Russ Shields is an American entrepreneur who is known for investing in and leading Navteq to profitability and finally selling it to Nokia for $8 billion.
Thomas O. Larkin
Thomas Oliver Larkin was an early American emigrant to Alta California and a signer of the original California Constitution.
Thomas Oliver Larkin was an early American emigrant to Alta California and a signer of the original California Constitution.
Thomas P. Pike
Thomas P. Pike (August 12, 1909 – July 30, 1993) was an industrialist who founded California's largest oil drilling contracting firm and was an advocate for those suffering from alcohol and dru...
Thomas P. Pike (August 12, 1909 – July 30, 1993) was an industrialist who founded California's largest oil drilling contracting firm and was an advocate for those suffering from alcohol and dru...
Tilden Smith
Tilden Smith is currently a senior at Chapman University, majoring in Business Administration with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship.
Tilden Smith is currently a senior at Chapman University, majoring in Business Administration with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship.
Tim Donnelly (politician)
Tim Donnelly is a member of the California State Assembly, representing the 59th District.
Tim Donnelly is a member of the California State Assembly, representing the 59th District.
Umberto Milletti
Umberto Milletti is the CEO and co-founder of InsideView, a San Francisco-based business search and intelligence company.
Umberto Milletti is the CEO and co-founder of InsideView, a San Francisco-based business search and intelligence company.
Valerie Red-Horse
Valerie Red-Horse (born 1959 in California) is an American Indian actress and author of claimed Cherokee/Sioux heritage.
Valerie Red-Horse (born 1959 in California) is an American Indian actress and author of claimed Cherokee/Sioux heritage.
Vicki Gunvalson
Vicki Gunvalson (born March 27, 1962) is an American reality television personality, who is best known for her starring role as a "housewife" in the Bravo series The Real Housewives of Orange ...
Vicki Gunvalson (born March 27, 1962) is an American reality television personality, who is best known for her starring role as a "housewife" in the Bravo series The Real Housewives of Orange ...
W. Howard Lester
W. Howard Lester (August 14, 1935 – November 15, 2010) was an American businessman who took over Williams-Sonoma in 1976 and acquired Pottery Barn in 1986, building a major catalog retaile...
W. Howard Lester (August 14, 1935 – November 15, 2010) was an American businessman who took over Williams-Sonoma in 1976 and acquired Pottery Barn in 1986, building a major catalog retaile...
Walter A. Haas
Walter A. Haas, Sr. (May 11, 1889 – December 7, 1979) was a former President and Chairman of Levi Strauss & Co. Haas was credited with saving the once struggling company.
Walter A. Haas, Sr. (May 11, 1889 – December 7, 1979) was a former President and Chairman of Levi Strauss & Co. Haas was credited with saving the once struggling company.
Waraire Boswell
Waraire Boswell (born 1975 in Culver City, California) is an American fashion designer.
Waraire Boswell (born 1975 in Culver City, California) is an American fashion designer.
William A. Richardson
William A. Richardson was an early California entrepreneur, influential in the development of Yerba Buena which later became San Francisco.
William A. Richardson was an early California entrepreneur, influential in the development of Yerba Buena which later became San Francisco.
William A. Spinks
William A. Spinks, Jr., the youngest of five children, was born July 11, 1865 in the then-small township of San Jose, California, to struggling farmer William, Sr., and wife Cynthia J. (Prather)...
William A. Spinks, Jr., the youngest of five children, was born July 11, 1865 in the then-small township of San Jose, California, to struggling farmer William, Sr., and wife Cynthia J. (Prather)...
William Alden Edson
William Alden Edson is a scientist and engineer specializing in vacuum tube oscillators, radar, antennas and microwave technologies.
William Alden Edson is a scientist and engineer specializing in vacuum tube oscillators, radar, antennas and microwave technologies.
William Chapman Ralston
William "Billy" Chapman Ralston (January 12, 1826 - August 27, 1875) was a San Francisco, California businessman and financier, and was the founder of the Bank of California.
William "Billy" Chapman Ralston (January 12, 1826 - August 27, 1875) was a San Francisco, California businessman and financier, and was the founder of the Bank of California.
William Davis Merry Howard
William Davis Merry Howard (1818–1856) was a native of Boston, Massachusetts who came to California in 1839 as a cabin boy on a sailing ship.
William Davis Merry Howard (1818–1856) was a native of Boston, Massachusetts who came to California in 1839 as a cabin boy on a sailing ship.
William Gettle
William F. Gettle was an American businessman and millionaire.
William F. Gettle was an American businessman and millionaire.
William Rand (printer)
William H. Rand (2 May 1828 – 20 June 1915) was born in Quincy, Massachusetts.
William H. Rand (2 May 1828 – 20 June 1915) was born in Quincy, Massachusetts.
William Welles Hollister
William Welles Hollister (1818–1886) was a Californian rancher and entrepreneur.
William Welles Hollister (1818–1886) was a Californian rancher and entrepreneur.