India, Aug. 29 -- California Governor Gavin Newsom is known for many things - his sharp critiques of President Donald Trump and the MAGA movement, his presidential ambitions and of course, his impressive net worth.
Before his exciting political career took off, Newsom started out as a businessman. After graduating from Santa Clara University in 1989, he set up a small company called PlumpJack Associates in 1991 with investment from billionaire Gordon Getty, for whom Newsom's father had worked. As the years went on, PlumpJack Associates grew, leading to PlumpJack Winery with over 700-800 employees.
With a solid business foundation and a steady income, Newsom went on to launch several other ventures with the support of his investors. These...