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The talented Mr. Minkow

The action-packed life of an entrepreneur who has lived on both sides of the law, often at the same time.

1982
1982
• Barry Minkow: All-American con man
Founds ZZZZ Best at age 16; worth over $100 million on paper five years later.


By Roger Parloff, senior editor @FortuneMagazine - Last updated January 05 2012: 5:57 AM ET
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