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.

Ring Founder Rejects Shark Tank Offer, Goes On To Build Billion Dollar Business On His Own
Back in 2013, Ring founder Jamie Siminoff appeared on Shark Tank to pitch his video door bell. He walked away without a deal. Five years later, Ring sold to Amazon for $1.1 billion and Siminoff is appearing as a judge on the season 10 premiere of...
From Sandwich Seller To Multi-Billionaire NFL Owner – The Life Story Alex Spanos, Who Just Died At the Age Of 95
Alex Spanos, the billionaire owner of the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers, passed away October 9, 2018. He was a self-made billionaire who got his start peddling sandwiches on a lunch wagon in Stocktonparlayed that into a $1.1 billion fortune and owner...
Meet The 15 New American Billionaires
There's a new list of the richest Americans out and it's a doozy. For one thing, the poorest person on the list is worth $2.1 billion. Last year, the poorest was worth $100 million.
A $446 Million House Hits The Market In Hong Kong – And It Is Surprisingly Modest
Hong Kong's Peak neighborhood is exclusive and home to some pretty pricey estates. One recently went on the market for $446 million. If it sells for that it could break the record for the most expensive home sold in Hong Kong.
Why Do We Find "Frugal" Billionaires So Endearing And Appealing?
There is something appealing about these stories. Perhaps it is a case of being able to relate to these enormously wealthy people in some small way.
Beverly Hills' "Godfather" Horse Head Estate Hits Market For $135 Million
The Beverly Hills estate that was featured in the move The Godfather has been on and off the market for at least the past 10 years. It is for sale again. This time, the owners are asking $135 million for the mansion.
15 Heirs To Enormous American Fortunes
The U.S. doesn't have a royal family, but it does have plenty of family dynasties with kids in line to inherit the enormous fortunes of the biggest brands. From media, to fashion, to tech, these 15 sons and daughters are due to inherit tons.
WhatsApp Founder Takes Most Expensive Moral Stand In History, Walks Out On $850 Million
It takes serious balls to walk away from $850 million, but that's exactly what WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton did when he left Facebook. Ten months ago, Acton left Facebook to focus on a nonprofit. On his way out the door, he took a screenshot of...
How The Walton Family Became The Wealthiest Family On The Planet With A Combined Net Worth of $151.5 Billion
The 25-richest families in the world have a combined net worth of $1.1 trillion. The Walton family is the wealthiest family in the world, with a combined $151.5 billion net worth.
Fan Bingbing Was Suing Chinese Billionaire When She Disappeared
Chinese actress Fan Bingbing has not been seen or heard from since early July and despite the government saying she's "under control," her fans are quite concerned. Now, it has been revealed that she was suing Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui when s...

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