Birthdate: January 9, 1921
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Willow Springs, Missouri, United States
Died: August 22, 2014
John Glen Sperling was an American billionaire businessman known for leading the for-profit education movement in the US. He founded the University of Phoenix in 1976, a pioneering institution for working adults. Sperling’s business model focused on the scientific management of higher education, emphasizing technology, marketing, and profit maximization. He was also involved in diverse ventures such as pet cloning and green energy. Described as an “eccentric” self-made man, Sperling’s legacy includes transforming the landscape of higher education and entrepreneurship.
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