From Vietnam to Billionaire: Bob Parsons’ Extraordinary Journey In this candid conversation with Forbes Executive Editor Luisa Kroll, Bob Parsons—founder of GoDaddy and PXG—reflects on the experiences that shaped his remarkable journey from a troubled childhood and Marine Corps service during the Vietnam War to becoming a billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist. Parsons shares how overcoming adversity, coping with PTSD, and embracing relentless hard work helped fuel his success in business.