The number of video creators is on the rise, so there is a big demand for cinematography accessories and PolarPro provides just that. The company designs and sells specialized camera solutions for content creators. Jeff Overall pitched his business on Shark Tank and got a deal with Mark Cuban and Robert Herjavec. As of 2023, PolarPro is worth an estimated $15 million. About the Founder Jeff Overall is an entrepreneur and videographer from Newport Beach, California. The adventure-seeking businessman studied economics and accounting at UC Santa Barbara. He got a taste for entrepreneurship at an early age. At 15 years…
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Under the alias “WCGRider”, Doug Polk was a notable figure in the world of professional poker. During his career, Polk managed to win three World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets. Now that he is semi-retired, Doug is focused on running a number of YouTube channels. As of 2023, Doug Polk has a net worth of $10 million. Early Life Douglas K. Polk was born on December 16, 1988, in Pasadena, California. As a child, his family moved to Raleigh, North Carolina. His father was the one who exposed him to strategy games, teaching Doug chess at five. The Pasadena native…
Drinks made from herbs and medicinal plants are healthy but they don’t normally taste nice. Entrepreneur Rosa Li changed this stereotype when she launched Wildwonder, a line of sparkling probiotic beverages made up of super herbs. The startup featured on season 14 of Shark Tank in January 2023 and got a deal with Tony Xu. Currently, Wildwonder is worth an estimated $8 million. Rosa Li’s Background Rosa Li was raised in Beijing, China, but relocated to San Francisco. Li graduated from Northwestern University and spent a semester studying in London. Later she got an MBA from Stanford! Rosa has a…
Roominate is a construction toy for young girls. Founders Bettina Chen and Alice Brooks created the company to get more women into the engineering industry. The entrepreneurs got a deal with Lori Greiner and Mark Cuban on Shark Tank. As of 2023, Roominate is worth an estimated $15 million. About the Founders Bettina Chen and Alice Brooks are from San Francisco, California. Bettina got her engineering degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Alice got hers from the California Institute of Technology. The two met in 2010 when they were studying for their master’s degrees at Stanford University. Bettina…
Out of all the automotive YouTubers on the platform, Doug DeMuro is definitely among the top five. The car enthusiast has become an influential figure in the space and has turned his passion into big money! In addition to his car review YouTube channel, Doug owns an auction business called Cars & Bids. As of 2023, Doug DeMuro has a net worth of $12 million. Background Born in Denver, Colorado on May 22, 1988, DeMuro’s early life remains largely enigmatic, with the spotlight only really shining on him after his graduation from George Washington High School. He later attended Emory…
It’s natural to be curious about the source of great wealth, especially when that wealth is as significant as that of Jeff Bezos, who made billions founding Amazon. It’s a sad story, actually, that reveals much about Bezos’ ruthless corporate ways, so let’s dig into the tale of Ted Jorgensen and see what happened to him and the spawn he created. Bezos’ father died back in 2015, long after giving young Jeffrey up for adoption, and he died with a net worth of about a half million dollars without ever reuniting with his son. Early Days Bezos was born to…
For attractive ladies seeking fame, fortune and loads of ongoing attention, being the wife of Elon Musk seems like a pretty good gig. It does come with a serious drama factor, though, and no one knows this better than Talulah Riley, the British actress who married and divorced him, not once but twice! The Musk-Riley Saga Elon first met Talulah Riley in 2008, on a night out at a bar called Whisky Mist in Mayfair, West London. Around this time, Elon had just divorced his first wife, Justine Wilson. The Tesla CEO has talked frequently about how he loves the…
Animal care shows that feature veterinarians come and go, but The Incredible Dr. Pol is definitely different, and in the best way possible. Watching Dr. Pol and his staff deal with large animal issues is fascinating, so it’s not surprising that the show has developed a serious following. Some of that was due to Dr. Brenda Grettenberger, a vet whose approach to large animal problems is both direct and unique, to say the least. She’s definitely cool under fire, but episodes about Grettenberger have been increasingly hard to find, and many fans have wondered why. Has she made herself scarce,…
As one of the most influential dealmakers in technology, Bill Gurley is best known for being an early investor in the ride-hailing company Uber. Gurley is a venture capitalist and is regularly listed on the “Forbes Midas List” for his ability to find great companies early. As of 2023, Bill Gurley has a net worth of $8 billion. Early Life Hailing from Dickinson, Texas, John William Gurley was born on May 10, 1966. Growing up, he always had a passion for technology but also loved playing sports, notably basketball. He played basketball for the University of Florida and graduated in…
Miss Hannah Minx, also known as Mistress Hannah Jinx, is a former YouTuber known for her Kawaii anime aesthetic. She mainly uploaded videos covering Japanese language and culture. However, amidst her success, Hannah disappeared off the face of the internet, leaving fans confused about what happened to her. Who is Hannah Minx? Hannah was born on October 31, 1988, in Lexington, Kentucky, under the name Hannah Wagner. Not much is known about her personal life as she is a private person. Wagner had the idea of making Japanese language tutorials and accomplished this goal after studying abroad at Sophia University…