The term thrillionaire was originally coined by the 5-day weekend guy, Nik Halik, but has since taken on several other meanings and connotations. Some of the more pessimistic among us might view “thrillionaires” as someone using their money for expensive publicity stunts out of sheer boredom.
We at the Wildcatters Network view it differently. Thrill-seeking is a large part of what makes us deal chasers and many of us Wildcatters tends to take “playing” as seriously as we take “working.” Being a thrillionaire is more about understanding and appreciating the pricelessness of life and valuing life experience above all else.
Wildcatters will often choose to invest in passion projects that mean more to them on a personal level, like Richard Branson’s space tourism and Mark Cuban’s beloved Mavericks. They also invest in projects they believe will impact society – like Elon Musk’s electric cars and solar panels.
Thrillionaires and Wildcatters use their wealth to promote the changes they want to see in the world, which is certainly thrilling. While the potential of financial rewards are very important to a Wildcatter’s investment decisions, projects with an experiential component are always a big plus in the evaluation.