Sir John Hargrave

Sir John Hargrave is a best-selling author and columnist who has written extensively on global finance, technology, and more. He is the founder and CEO of the popular media company, Zug and the author of several books, most notably, “The Wolf of Wall Street and Other Vampires”. Through his work, Hargrave has become one of the leading voices and analysts of business, finance, and technology in the world today.

Born in England in 1977, John Hargrave’s education began at the prestigious Woodward School in London. He attended college at Oxford University, where he studied philosophy and wrote a thesis on Reason and Science in Technology. It was here that he first became interested in technology, finance, and business, leading to his eventual career as a financial journalist, commentator, and author.

Before establishing Zug in 2002, Hargrave spent a year as the Financial Times’ Moscow correspondent. This opportunity to travel provided Hargrave with the insight to gain a unique view of the global economy. After working at a number of leading publications, such as The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, and BusinessWeek, Hargrave launched the Zug website in 2004.

Through Zug, Hargrave created a platform to promote analysis and discussion about issues surrounding the global economy. He is still actively involved in the community and often serves as a guest commentator on major international news outlets, such CNBC, CNN and BBC.

In addition to his role as Editor-in-Chief of Zug, Hargrave is a highly successful author as well. His books include “The Wolf of Wall Street and Other Vampires”, “Billion Dollar Whale: The Man Who Fooled Wall Street, Hollywood, and the World”, “The Right Side of History: How Innovation, Equality and Prosperity Will Win the 21st Century”, and “Bushonomics: How to Make Money and Influence the World”.


His books are praised for their insight into the complexity of economics, the power of financial institutions, and the effect of technological changes on our economic system. They have been translated into numerous languages and have sold millions of copies around the world. While keeping with the theme of global economics, Hargrave has also released several books on philosophy, technology, and other matters, such as his book, “The Code of Perfection”.

John Hargrave also serves as an advisor to various financial institutions and has been invited to speak to industry bodies and organizations around the world. His commentary has appeared in numerous well-known publications, including The Financial Times, The Economist, and The New York Times. He is also a regular guest on BBC World News, CNBC, and CNN.

John Hargrave is the kind of author that everyone should be reading. His insights into the intricacies of the global economy and the potential of technology to reshape the way we do business are invaluable. His books provide a comprehensive overview of the financial and technological aspects of the global economy, as well as philosophical musings on the state of the world and the path to success. He has truly established himself as one of the most influential experts and commentators on the global economy and his work is one of the top go-to sources for understanding the current state of affairs in finance and technology.