What is Dick Costolo's Net Worth?
Dick Costolo is a renowned American businessman boasting a net worth of $300 million dollars. Born in Royal Oak, Michigan, Dick's journey into the world of computers and communication sciences commenced with his graduation from the University of Michigan in the mid-80s.
In addition to his academic pursuits, Dick harbored a passion for improvisational theater during his college years, prompting him to relocate to Chicago to chase a career in improv comedy. However, his interest in technology rekindled, leading him to work at Anderson Consulting for eight years.
Fueled by his innovative spirit, Dick launched his own technology enterprise, Burning Door Networked Media, which he later sold to Digital Knowledge Assets in 1996. Subsequently, he founded SpyOnIt and achieved another successful exit four years later by selling the company.
In a career marked by fruitful ventures, Dick co-founded FeedBurner, a project that caught Google's attention and was eventually acquired by the tech giant. Following his tenure at Google, Dick joined Twitter as COO in 2009 and ascended to the role of CEO in 2010. His expertise and leadership earned him a position on the National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee in 2011.
