Dan C. Curry, a native of Iowa, is a software programmer turned financial freedom enthusiast. His journey began at Kirkwood Community College, leading him to roles at Control Data and Land O'Lakes. Dissatisfied with the traditional work life, Dan sought early retirement, immersing himself in financial literature and investment strategies. His quest for knowledge evolved into this book, The Capitalist Class. Now fully retired, Dan enjoys a comfortable life in Eden Prairie, Minnesota with his wife, Susan. His book, born from a decade of dedicated research, aims to guide others towards achieving their own financial freedom.