Robert Kiyosaki

Robert Kiyosaki is an American businessman and author, best known for his personal finance book "Rich Dad Poor Dad." He was born in 1947 in Hilo, Hawaii and grew up in a working-class family.

Kiyosaki attended the United States Merchant Marine Academy, but dropped out after one year. He later served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. After returning from the war, he began his career as an entrepreneur, starting a number of businesses in the fields of real estate, education, and consumer products.

In 1997, Kiyosaki published "Rich Dad Poor Dad," which became a bestseller and has since sold millions of copies worldwide. The book is based on the author's own experiences and provides advice on how to build wealth through investing in assets such as real estate and small businesses. 

Since the publication of "Rich Dad Poor Dad," Kiyosaki has written several other books on personal finance, including "Cashflow Quadrant," "Retire Young Retire Rich," and "The Business of the 21st Century." He has also created a financial education company, the Rich Dad Company, which provides financial education through seminars, workshops, and online courses.

In addition to his work as an author and entrepreneur, Kiyosaki is also a motivational speaker, and has spoken at conferences and events around the world. He is a strong advocate of financial education and encourages people to take control of their financial future.