Tom Zucker

President & Founder, EdgePoint Capital

Education: Case Western University

What Success Looks Like to Me: Success is measured by the impact your efforts have on others’ outcomes. The ability to positively impact a person in need, an aspiring businessperson or a business owner contemplating an ownership transition is how I define success.

What I Look for in a Leader: Leaders are the ones who shine in challenging times. They do not need to be seen or deemed important, but their impact during a crisis is invaluable.

Favorite Quote: “The quality of a man’s life is in direct proportion to his commitment to excellence.” — Vince Lombardi

What Motivates Me Right Now: The ability to live in interesting times is a blessing. The transformative impact of AI on business is certainly making these times exciting.

An Important Lesson I Learned: My father used to always say, “The business of business is people, and if you want to succeed in business, you must understand how to read and motivate people.”