Tom Gardner

About

American entrepreneur and businessman best recognized as one of three founders and the CEO of The Motley Fool. He co-founded The Motley Fool with his brother David and Erik Rydholm in the year 1993. He is the author of The Motley Fool Hidden Gems and The Motley Fool Stock Advisor newsletters. 

Before Fame

In the year 1990, he graduated from Brown University with a B.A. with honors in English and creative writing. He later earned two master's degrees at the University of Montana, but left the programs to return to the D.C. area as the Motley Fool was gaining momentum. 

Trivia

He and his brother have co-authored the books, "The Motley Fool Investment Guide," "You Have More Than You Think," "Rule Breakers, Rule Makers," and "The Motley Fool Investment Guide for Teens." 

Family Life

He is the son of Paul Gardner. His older brother is David Gardner. 

Associated With

In the year 2023, he interviewed novelist Michael Lewis.