Peter Jones

Date of Birth: March 18, 1966

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Biography

Peter Jones is a renowned British entrepreneur, television personality, and investor, best known for his role as a dragon on the BBC television show “Dragons’ Den.” Born in Langley, Berkshire, England, Jones displayed an early knack for business, starting his first enterprise at a young age. Over the years, he has founded and invested in numerous successful ventures across various industries including telecommunications, media, leisure, and retail. Jones is also the founder of the Peter Jones Foundation, which supports young entrepreneurs and education initiatives. His charismatic presence and keen business acumen have made him a prominent figure in the UK business community.

5 Interesting Facts about Peter Jones

1. Peter Jones was awarded a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2009 for his services to business, enterprise, and young people.

2. He started his first business, a computer academy, when he was just 16 years old.

3. Jones is the only original dragon still appearing on “Dragons’ Den” since its inception in 2005.

4. He owns a significant share in the TV production company, Peter Jones TV.

5. Jones is an avid tennis player and has played competitively in several amateur tournaments.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Peter Jones

1. “A business has to be involving, it has to be fun, and it has to exercise your creative instincts.”

2. “The best advice I could give anyone is to spend your time working on whatever you are passionate about in life.”

3. “Entrepreneurship is about turning what excites you in life into capital, so that you can do more of it and move forward with it.”

4. “Success in business requires training and discipline and hard work.”

5. “In business, you have to be prepared to take risks. Sometimes they pay off, sometimes they don’t.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Peter Jones’ highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around £500 million.

Children

Peter Jones has five children. Their names are Annabelle, William, Natalia, Isabella, and Tallulah. He has often spoken about balancing his busy professional life with his responsibilities as a father.