The short answer: Mark Cuban is a billionaire entrepreneur and investor. He sold Broadcast.com to Yahoo in 1999, bought the Dallas Mavericks in 2000, starred on Shark Tank for more than a decade and co-founded Cost Plus Drugs. He sold a majority of the Mavericks in 2023 and still owns a minority stake. He appeared on The Pomp Podcast in April 2020.
A guest profile from The Pomp Podcast, hosted by Anthony Pompliano. Last updated: October 25, 2026.
Key takeaways
Mark Cuban is a billionaire entrepreneur who sold Broadcast.com to Yahoo in 1999 and co-founded Cost Plus Drugs.
He bought the Dallas Mavericks in 2000, sold a majority in 2023 and still owns a minority stake.
He starred on Shark Tank for more than a decade and appeared on The Pomp Podcast in April 2020.
Who is Mark Cuban?
Mark Cuban is an entrepreneur, investor and former Shark Tank star. His X profile points to Cost Plus Drugs, the online pharmacy he co-founded.
He built his fortune in software and early internet businesses, according to CNBC.
What is Mark Cuban working on now?
Cost Plus Drugs. The Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company is an online pharmacy built around lower, transparent drug prices.
The Mavericks. He sold a majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks to the Adelson and Dumont families in December 2023, as the NBA announced. The Dallas Morning News reported in February 2026 that he still holds a 27% stake.
Investing. He continues to invest in startups, including many from Shark Tank.
What did Mark Cuban do before?
MicroSolutions. He founded the computer consulting firm in 1983 and sold it to CompuServe in 1990 for about $6 million, CNBC reported.
Broadcast.com. He built the streaming company and sold it to Yahoo in 1999 for $5.7 billion in stock.
Dallas Mavericks, 2000. He bought a majority stake in the team for about $285 million, UPI reported. The Mavericks won the NBA title in 2011.
Shark Tank. He joined ABC's Shark Tank and appeared until 2025. His final episode aired in May 2025, CNBC reported.
What is Mark Cuban known for?
Owning the Mavericks. He was one of the most visible owners in sports for more than two decades.
Shark Tank. He was one of the show's best-known investors.
Cheaper drugs. He has pushed for lower drug prices through Cost Plus Drugs.
What does Mark Cuban think about entrepreneurship and America after COVID?
These are his opinions as shared on The Pomp Podcast in April 2020, not forecasts or advice.
America 2.0. Early in the COVID pandemic he said the economy coming out of it would be a new version of America, and warned that "we're going to walk into America 2.0 with a lot of have and have nots," with big companies better placed to use AI. (April 2020 episode)
What he is focused on. "I'm all about robotics and precision medicine and artificial intelligence," he said, adding that he wanted to fix problems with drugs made overseas.
The American dream. "They don't talk about the French dream or the Iranian dream, right? We talk about the American dream." He said that is why so many people come to the United States.
Running for president. The episode also covered what he would do as president and what would happen in the NBA.
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Mark Cuban has appeared on one episode of The Pomp Podcast, released April 15, 2020. His only appearance so far was recorded in April 2020, early in the COVID pandemic.
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#270: Mark Cuban on What He Would Do As President, released April 15, 2020.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Mark Cuban?
Mark Cuban is a billionaire entrepreneur and investor. He sold Broadcast.com to Yahoo, owned the Dallas Mavericks, starred on Shark Tank and co-founded Cost Plus Drugs.
Does Mark Cuban still own the Mavericks?
He sold a majority stake to the Adelson and Dumont families in December 2023. The Dallas Morning News reported in February 2026 that he still holds a 27% stake.
Is Mark Cuban still on Shark Tank?
No. His final episode aired in May 2025.
How did Mark Cuban make his money?
He sold MicroSolutions to CompuServe in 1990 and sold Broadcast.com to Yahoo in 1999 for $5.7 billion in stock.
What is Cost Plus Drugs?
Cost Plus Drugs is an online pharmacy Mark Cuban co-founded to offer lower, transparent drug prices.
How many times has Mark Cuban been on The Pomp Podcast?
Mark Cuban has appeared on one episode of The Pomp Podcast, released April 15, 2020.
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Last updated: October 25, 2026
Anthony Pompliano is an entrepreneur, investor, and author who serves as Chairman and CEO of Silvia, Inc (SVIA) and invests through Pomp Investments. He is the host of The Pomp Podcast, where he interviews founders, investors and economists about bitcoin, markets, AI and the economy.
This profile is based on his conversations with Mark Cuban on The Pomp Podcast and on the sources listed above.
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