Robert T. Kiyosaki is a renowned American businessman, author, and motivational speaker, best known for his bestselling book, "Rich Dad Poor Dad." Born on April 4, 1947, in Hilo, Hawaii, Kiyosaki is a fourth-generation Japanese-American, and his childhood experiences greatly influenced his work.

Kiyosaki's early career was in the military, where he served as a helicopter gunship pilot in the Vietnam War. After his service, he returned to Hawaii, where he began his journey in business and entrepreneurship. Over the years, Kiyosaki has founded several successful businesses, including a nylon wallet company and a skateboard manufacturing company.

However, it was Kiyosaki's book, "Rich Dad Poor Dad," published in 1997, that brought him worldwide recognition. The book presents Kiyosaki's personal experiences and financial education he received from two father figures - his biological father, who was an educated and successful government employee, and his best friend's father, who was an entrepreneur and investor. Kiyosaki compares and contrasts the two different approaches to financial success and argues that the traditional path of education and a stable job is not the key to wealth and success.

The book became an instant bestseller, and it has since sold over 32 million copies worldwide, translated into 51 languages. It has inspired numerous other books and has influenced millions of people worldwide to rethink their approach to money and wealth.

Kiyosaki has authored many other books, including "Cashflow Quadrant," "Rich Dad's Guide to Investing," and "The Business of the 21st Century." His books are known for their simple and straightforward writing style, making complex financial concepts easily understandable to the average reader.

In addition to writing, Kiyosaki is a successful entrepreneur, investor, and motivational speaker. He has been a guest on several talk shows and has appeared on many financial and business shows. Kiyosaki is also a strong advocate of financial education and has founded several companies and organizations that aim to provide financial education to people of all ages.

Despite his critics, Kiyosaki's work has been influential in the world of finance and has helped many people to achieve financial independence. He continues to inspire and motivate people worldwide to rethink their approach to money, investing, and entrepreneurship.