Nicholas D. "Nick" Woodman is an American businessman and philanthropist. He is the founder and CEO of GoPro. He is on the Board of Directors at Woodman Family Trust.
Early Life (Childhood)Nick Woodman was born on June 24, 1975 in Santa Clara County, California, United States. He is son of Dean Woodman, co-founder of the investment bank Robertson Stephens. In 1993, he graduated from the Menlo School. Later he joined University of California, San Diego and earned his B.A. degree in visual arts and a minor in creative writing in 1997.
Interesting FactsIn 2015, Forbes estimated Nick Woodman net worth is $1.75 Billion. Nick founded first surfing club when he was in high school. After college, he tried two startups, the first was a website called EmpowerAll.com, to sell electronic goods for no more than a $2 markup. The second was a gaming and marketing platform which created chance to win cash prizes Funbug.
Personal LifeNick Woodman is married to Jill R. Scully and they have three children. They live in Woodside, California. Woodman is known as the "mad billionaire" due to his unconventional behavior and eccentricities.
NETWORTH And ACHIEVEMENTNick Woodman was the 2013 winner of the United States' EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award. He was 2014 Winner of the Technology and Engineering Emmy Award in the category of Inexpensive Small Rugged HD Camcorders.
