Steve Sarowitz

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Steve Sarowitz
Born1965or1966(age 58–59) [1]
NationalityAmerican
Education University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
Known forFounder of Paylocity
SpouseJessica Sarowitz

Steve Sarowitz (born 1965/1966) is an American billionaire businessman, and the founder of Paylocity.

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Early life

Sarowitz earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. [1]

Career

Sarowitz owned 44% of Paylocity at its IPO in March 2014, and 28% in April 2019. [2]

Personal life

Sarowitz is married to Jessica; the couple lives in Highland Park, Illinois. [2] He was raised Jewish, but later embraced the Baháʼí Faith. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Forbes profile: Steven Sarowitz". Forbes. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
  2. 1 2 3 "The city's newest billionaire doesn't plan to die one". Crain's Chicago Business. 26 April 2019. Retrieved 3 May 2019.