John Delaney (businessman)

John Delaney (1969 – 21 May 2011) was an Irish businessman and the founder and CEO of the trading exchange website Intrade. He died at the age of 42 while attempting to climb Mount Everest—a lifelong ambition—and came within 50 metres of the summit. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter who was born whilst Delaney was away on the expedition.