Articles Written by Amy Lamare

Amy Lamare is a Los Angeles-based writer covering business, technology, entertainment, philanthropy, and pop culture. You can find her other work at Los Angeles Magazine, Your Tango, Thinknum Media, Nicki Swift, and Heavy among other publications. Follow her on Facebook. Amy's favorite self-made billionaire is Sara Blakely.

The Indian Billionaire With A Vision To Cure The Blind And Extend Human Life
Tej Kohli is an Indian entrepreneur with a net worth of $6 billion who believes that his teenaged son will live to be somewhere between 125 and 150. That isn't his only "out there" belief. He also plans to heal half the world's blind.
Kardashian Klan On Verge Of Kollapse? Family Runs Afoul Of Internet Ad Guidelines.
Kim and her sisters have kashed in big time as a result of their social media followers. They've hawked everything from Puma to Calvin Klein to Fit Tea. However, it has come to light that all is not kosher with the Kardashian Kash Kow.
Pharma CEO Hikes Price Of Live-Saving Drug, Then Gives Herself A $16 Million Raise
Millions of people have life-threatening allergies and depend on the EpiPen. Food allergies, in particular, are incredibly dangerous and fast-acting when they hit. It's a good thing EpiPens are so readily-available and affordable, right? Oh wait…
How One Prescription Drug Gave Northwestern University The 8th Largest Endowment In The United States
Three decades ago, a lab in Evanston, Illinois began research on a new pill. That pill became one midwestern university's cash cow.
Instagram's Kevin Systrom Gets The Last Laugh (And $1.1 Billion Net Worth)
Social media is a relatively new phenomenon that has made an impact on many people's lives – Just ask Kevin Systrom, the co-founder and CEO of the photo sharing app with more than 500 million members and 63% of all Millennials in the United States.
The Highest-Paid DJs In The World
The highest-paid DJs in the world rule the land of synthesizers, light shows, and vocals. The 12 top paid EDM DJs made staggering amounts of money DJing EDM sets.
10 Celebrities Who Own Business Empires
Stars like Paul Newman and Dr. Dre brought us salad dressing and headphones while they were churning out movies and albums. Sometimes, the side businesses of celebrities become what they are best known for, and often, these businesses last longer ...
The Dark Side Of Celebrity Fashion Lines
The unfair labor practices of the garment industry are not a new thing, but by now, there is just no excuse not to know how and where a clothing line is made, especially when a celebrity's name is attached.
Meet Jia Yueting: The Elon Musk Of China, Who Has A Vegas Problem
Jia Yueting is a self-made Chinese tech billionaire who started out as the IT guy and made his $3.2 billion fortune through Leshi Television – his Internet video company. Now, he's turned his ambitions to the world outside of China and has train...
Richard Branson Doesn't Feel Like He's "Made It."
If you're Richard Branson, you have to be pretty smug about where you're at in life, right? Not so fast...

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