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  1. Domenick "Don" Vultaggio (born 1951/1952) is an American billionaire businessman, the co-founder and chairman of Arizona Beverage Company. As of July 2024, his net worth was estimated at US$6.5 billion.

  2. 2 days ago · Arizona Beverages cofounder Don Vultaggio has built his fortune one 99-cent tallboy can of iced tea at a time. He got his start in the 1970s selling beer and soda from the back of...

  3. Arizona Beverages cofounder Don Vultaggio rose from the streets of Brooklyn to build a $3 billion iced-tea fortune one 99-cent Technicolor tallboy at a time.

    • Humble beginnings. Don Vultaggio started his journey in the beer delivery business, partnered with his friend John Ferolito. Both Vultaggio and Ferolito were Brooklyn-born high-school dropouts, who had no inkling that their dream would one day grow into a multi-billion dollar empire.
    • The Birth of AriZona Iced Tea. Arizona Iced Tea was born out of a market discrepancy that Vultaggio and Ferolito identified. They recognized that all pre-packaged iced teas were being sold at a premium price and saw an opportunity to sell at a lower, more accessible price point.
    • Family Involvement in the Business. Another lesser-known detail about Vultaggio is the active participation of his family in running the business. His wife, Laura Vultaggio, in particular, played a decisive role in the company’s most notable decisions.
    • A Protracted Legal Feud. The successful journey wasn’t without hurdles. A huge setback came in the form of a bitter legal feud between Vultaggio and his former business partner, Ferolito.
  4. Sep 1, 2022 · 30 Years Ago, AriZona Tea Co-Founder Don Vultaggio Made a Decision That Launched a $3 Billion Company. Or Did It? Struggling to come up with the right product name? Sometimes a quick decision is...

  5. Dec 29, 2023 · With just a high school degree, Arizona Beverages boss Don Vultaggio rose from the streets of Brooklyn to the billionaire ranks. Here are his tips from his entrepreneurial ascent.

  6. Jun 27, 2024 · “People say, ‘How do you do it?‘” the brand’s chairman and founder Don Vultaggio said in a recent interview with NBC News’ Morning News NOW and Today. “We make it faster. We ship it better....