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Kevin O’Leary set to speak at UND on Friday, Jan. 26

Businessman, investor and “Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary will be at the University of North Dakota on Friday, Jan. 26, for a presentation and chat with UND President Andrew Armacost in the Memorial Union Ballroom.

The event, “An Exclusive Afternoon with Kevin O’Leary,” will be from 2 to 3 p.m.

No registration is required, and all are welcome to attend. The event will also be livestreamed.

O’Leary, a world-renowned venture capitalist, businessman and TV personality will sit with President Armacost for an in-depth discussion on the economy, opportunities in 2024 and how he sees North Dakota as a global leader. Following the fireside chat will be an audience Q&A.

While in Grand Forks, O’Leary also will tour UND as well as local UAS industry fixtures, such as the Grand Sky UAS Park and the HIVE UAS Accelerator located in downtown Grand Forks.

O’Leary also is scheduled to drop the puck at UND Hockey’s matchup against the University of Denver on Friday, Jan. 26.