What is Raj Bhakta's Net Worth?
Raj Bhakta, born in December 1975 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a notable American entrepreneur, politician, and reality television personality, with an impressive net worth of $200 million. Bhakta rose to fame as a contestant on the second season of the reality TV series, The Apprentice. Though he lost the political race against Democrat Allyson Schwartz for the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 13th district, Bhakta's career soared in various other avenues.
Early Life and Education
Bhakta graduated from Boston College in 1998 and embarked on a career in investment banking. He later founded the investment firm Automovia and played a pivotal role in the redevelopment of Apex Vail in Colorado.
Career Highlights
After his stint on The Apprentice, Bhakta became a frequent guest on prominent news channels such as MSNBC, Fox News, and CNN. His political aspirations led him to start the blog GoAmericaGo following his congressional run. In 2019, Bhakta sold his stake in WhistlePig, a spirits company, which was valued at several hundred million dollars. Consequently, he invested heavily in various properties, including a 1,000-acre ranch in Vero Beach, a 700-acre farm in Vermont, a 500-acre orchard in Vermont, an 18th-century chateau in the Armagnac region, and the 400-acre campus of Green Mountain College.
Current Ventures
Bhakta has ventured into the brandy industry with his new label, Bhakta Brandy, aiming to bring the rich tradition of French Armagnac to a wider audience. Drawing parallels to his success with rye whiskey, Bhakta is once again poised to disrupt the spirits market.
