Plant-based meat startups have found a home in Shark Tank. The most recent addition to the bunch is Meat the Mushroom, with their flagship product Shroomacon, a mushroom-based bacon alternative. Recently, Marvin and Aleah Rae Montague pitched their product on show and got a deal with Kevin O’Leary. After Shark Tank, Meat the Mushroom is worth an estimated $2 million. Meet the Montague’s Shroomacon stands out from other plant-based bacon as it’s not made in a mold. No two Shroomacon slices look the same but are free of gluten, soy, and cholesterol. It’s hard to believe Marvin Montague Jr. made…
Author: Charles Judd
Each year from January to April over a million girls participate in a unique tradition that has become a cornerstone of American culture: selling Girl Scout Cookies. Known for both its financial impact and its ability to teach young girls valuable life skills, the program generates over $800 million in annual sales, selling more than 200 million boxes every year! Humble Beginnings Girl Scout Cookies began in Muskogee, Oklahoma. In December 1917, school girls from Mistletoe Troop made the first known cookie sales at their local high school. This laid the groundwork for what we know today. Over the years,…
Prime Hydration has taken the market by storm thanks to the power of influencer marketing and strategic business acumen. Launched in early 2022 by Logan Paul and KSI, Prime quickly became a sensation, with bottles flying off shelves. The brand’s success is not only down to its founders’ fame but also due to the savvy partnerships behind it. According to CB Insights, Prime Hydration is worth at least $3.2 billion! The Masterminds Behind Prime The brains behind Prime Hydration are Max Clemons and Trey Steiger, co-founders of Congo Brands. While Paul and KSI are the faces of Prime, owning a…
The Duo Umbrella, a revolutionary product featured on season 15 of Shark Tank, has garnered significant attention thanks to the hit show. Founded by 15-year-old Nathaniel Wellen, The Duo Umbrella has reshaped the concept of shared umbrella use. The young entrepreneur struck a deal with Robert Herjavec. After Shark Tank, The Duo Umbrella is worth an estimated $500,000. The Inception of The Duo Umbrella A freshman at Redondo Union High School, Nathaniel Wellen conceived The Duo Umbrella, a dual-handle umbrella designed to accommodate two people of different heights. This invention was not only a hint to Wellen’s ingenuity but also…
Even with so many baby proofing tools in the market, there seems to be no end to the number of things toddlers can bump their tiny heads into. The Table Tyke gives parents one less thing to worry about with its silicone placemat that features a table edge bumper. Berlyn Haughton pitched her product on Shark Tank but didn’t get a deal. Currently, the Table Tyke is worth an estimated $1 million. Berlyn Haughton It was apparent on the show that The Table Tyke was made with the thoughtfulness of a mother. The product was designed to protect babies from…
A day out with your toddler can be a fun experience until it’s time to change their diapers. Babies and changing tables don’t always get along well. Dingle Dangle is a toy that parents can wear on their head to distract kids while changing nappies. Its creators, Mark Hamilton and Stewart Gold, pitched the product on Shark Tank and got a deal with Kevin O’Leary. Currently, Dingle Dangle is worth an estimated $1 million. The Founders’ Story Dingle Dangle is a uniquely designed play set and has three main uses, with the main one being the diaper-changing helper headband. The…
Famous for his role as Seamus Finnigan in Harry Potter, Devon Murray has had a journey filled with highs and lows. Born in county Kildare, Ireland, Murray began his acting career at a young age, landing a role alongside Aidan Quinn in “This Is My Father” (1998) when he was just ten years old. His breakthrough role came a year later in “Angela’s Ashes” (1999). Acting Career Murray’s portrayal of Seamus Finnigan in Harry Potter brought him worldwide fame. He appeared in all eight films, earning a reported £1 million. Despite this early success, his career outside the wizarding world…
Calling all wine connoisseurs. You can now travel and bring home a bottle without worrying about breaking it mid-flight. FlyWithWine created VinGardeValise, the first and only suitcase specifically designed to protect wine bottles. Founders Ronald Scharman and Ryan Neergaard recently appeared on Shark Tank. Despite not getting a deal, FlyWithWine is worth an estimated $3 million. Meet the Founders Ryan Neergaard, FlyWithWine’s director of business development, is a long-time Shark Tank fan. He is also a certified sommelier and spent his early career working in restaurants in Napa, California. Over 13 years, he’s mastered the art of fusing wine sciences…
The BBC’s Dragons’ Den has been entertaining reality TV fans for nearly two decades now. It’s also given hundreds of entrepreneurs a chance to grow their businesses and get free publicity. Below is a list of ten successful products to feature on the show. Most Successful Products from Dragons’ Den: 1. Reggae Reggae Sauce Reggae Reggae Sauce is a popular condiment in British supermarkets. It’s a barbecue sauce with Jamaican jerk spice cooked in a secret recipe from the founder’s grandmother. Musician Levi Roots entered the show with a reggae song to introduce his sauce and proposed 20% equity for…
Real name Joseph Sergo, Joey Swoll has been a recognizable figure in the bodybuilding world for over a decade. However, his popularity skyrocketed on TikTok due to his gym positivity videos and has got coverage on publications such as British GQ and the New York Post. Swoll has branded himself as the CEO of Gym Positivity and the anti-bullying advocate against workout-shaming videos. Swoll’s journey hasn’t been without its challenges. In March 2022, he revealed on Instagram that just 18 months prior, he was battling opioid addiction, feeling suicidal, and devoid of purpose. Today, he celebrates his sobriety, cherishing every…