In 1985 Robert Kiyosaki founded an international education company that taught business and investing to tens of thousands of students throughout the world. In 1994, Robert sold his business and retired at the age of 47. During his short-lived retirement, Robert co-authored Rich Dad, Poor Dad. His subsequent four books include Rich Dad's Cashflow Quadrant and Rich Kid Smart Kid, which earned spots on the bestseller lists of the Wall Street Journal, Business Week, New York Times, and others.