Mike Repole is an entrepreneur and businessman who co-founded Vitaminwater and Smartwater. He also has a minority stake in energy drink maker Monster Beverage.
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Biography
Repole was born in The Bronx, New York City, the son of Italian immigrants. His father was a barber and his mother was a homemaker. He has two brothers and a sister. As a child, he sold lemonade on the street corners of his neighborhood.
He attended St. John’s University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in finance.
After college, Repole began working in the food and beverage industry for companies such as PepsiCo and Nestle.
Net Worth
Repole estimated net worth is approximately $1.5 Billion USD.
In 1998, he co-founded Glaceau, a maker of bottled water and other beverages. The company was sold to Coca-Cola in 2007 for $4.1 billion.
In 2008, Repole founded Pirate’s Booty, a line of all-natural, baked snack foods. The company was sold to B&G Foods in 2013 for $195 million.
In 2009, he co-founded Energy Kitchen, a chain of healthy fast-food restaurants. As of 2015, there are 15 locations in the United States.
In 2010, Repole founded BodyArmor, a sports drink company. In August 2018, Keurig Dr. Pepper announced it would acquire a majority stake in the company for $525 million.
Personal life
Repole is married and has two children. He is a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization and the Council on Foreign Relations.
Body Measurements
Born and Real Name: Mike Repole
Birthday: 21 January 1996
Profession: Entrepreneur
Height: 5’’9 inches
Eye: Black
Hair: Black
Body Measurements: Not Known
