Driven capital mike repole biography

American entrepreneur (born )

Mike Repole (born January 21, ) is an American entrepreneur, businessman, and racehorse owner.

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He is best known for co-founding Glaceau (maker of Vitaminwater), which sold to Coca-Cola for $&#;billion, and BODYARMOR SuperDrink, a sports drink manufacturer, which also sold to Coca-Cola for $ billion.

Personal life

Repole was born on January 21, , in Middle Village, Queens, New York City, to mother Annie Repole, a seamstress, and father Benny Repole, a waiter.

Repole's parents, Italian immigrants, were devout Catholics.^[1][2] He grew up in Middle Village, and attended St. Margaret's Elementary and Holy Cross High School. Repole, the first in his family to go to college, went to St. John's University and graduated with a degree in Sports Administration.^[3]

Repole lives on Long Island with his wife Maria and their daughter.^[2][4]

Career

Repole first began his career at Mistic Beve VMG Partners Exits Pirate Brands - HUMOF