Arlene Dickinson

About

Self-made multi-millionaire who became a judge on Dragons' Den and The Big Decision and joined Venture Communications in 1988.

Before Fame

She became Venture Communications' sole owner 10 years later, growing it into Canada's largest marketing-communications firm.

Trivia

She was the spokesperson for the Breakfast Clubs of Canada, raising awareness of children's nutrition and helping them to avoid coming to school hungry.

Family Life

She had four children with her first husband, whom she divorced when she was 31.

Associated With

She and businessman and philanthropist Duncan Bannatyne were both Dragons' Den regulars.