Robert Toru Kiyosaki is an American businessman and author, renowned for his Rich Dad Poor Dad series of personal finance books. Born on April 8, 1947, Kiyosaki has significantly influenced the field of personal finance education.

He is the founder of the Rich Dad Company, a private financial education firm that offers personal finance and business education through books and videos. Additionally, he founded Rich Global LLC, which filed for bankruptcy in 2012.

Since 2010, Kiyosaki has been involved in legal controversies, including a class action lawsuit filed by attendees of his seminars. Furthermore, he has been the subject of investigative documentaries by institutions such as the CBC, WTAE-TV, and CBS News.

In January 2024, Kiyosaki disclosed that he was more than $1 billion in debt, highlighting ongoing financial challenges.