#23: Carl Cook – Indiana

Born in Bloomington, Indiana, in 1962, Carl Cook inherited the entrepreneurial spirit from his father, Bill Cook, founder of Cook Group. The company, starting in their apartment, became Carl’s playground, where he learned the ropes of a business destined for success.

Carl Cook, through Cook Group’s innovation in medical devices, amassed significant wealth. The company’s global reach and its essential contributions to healthcare have cemented the Cook family’s legacy and Carl’s place among the world’s billionaires.