John Delaney (businessman) explained

John Delaney
Birth Date:1969
Birth Place:Ireland
Death Date:21 May 2011 (aged 42)
Death Place:Mount Everest
Occupation:Businessman

John Delaney (1969 – 21 May 2011) was an Irish businessman and the CEO of the trading exchange website Intrade from 2003 until 2011, which was the first commercial online exchange to feature trading on election outcomes.

Delaney died at the age of 42 while climbing Mount Everest—a lifelong ambition—and came within 50 meters of the summit. He is survived by his wife, Orla, two sons, Caspar and Alexander, and a daughter, Hope, who was born whilst Delaney was away on the expedition.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. News: John Delaney, Founder of Intrade, Dies at 42. The New York Times. 26 May 2011. Julie Creswell.