Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban will speak at 8 p.m. at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
Cuban accumulated a $2.5 billion net worth through his Mavericks ownership and work with businesses including a television channel and a pizza franchise.
“Entrepreneurs like Mark Cuban inspire me, because he really came from nothing,” said 21-year-old economics junior Davis Harper. “He breaks the stereotype that the ultra-rich all inherit their wealth.”
Josh Holtzman, Accent Speaker’s Bureau chairman, said Cuban’s story is relatable to many students at UF.
“We do our best to select speakers that appeal to a variety of students,” Holtzman said. “Mr. Cuban’s achievements are relevant to business students but also sports fans interested in technology or communications.”
Telecommunication junior Nick Swain said he will attend the event to hear Cuban’s honesty.
“He doesn’t really carry himself how a typical NBA owner would, and I like that. I respect that,” said Swain, 20. “I hope he says something in relation to how he maintained his own personality through everything he’s accomplished.”
Doors will open at 7 p.m.
Admission is free, but tickets are required and will be available to the public when the doors open.
