Author: Charles Judd

There’s a problem that’s secretly infesting humanity – people procrastinating on the toilet, or as entrepreneurs Adam and Katie Stephey like to call them, “poo-crastinators.” To solve this problem they invented the Toilet Timer under their company, Katamco. It’s a gag product with real benefits. They pitched their product on Shark Tank and got a deal with Mark Cuban. As of 2023, Toilet Timer is worth $2 million. About the Founders Adam and Katie Stephey are a husband-and-wife duo that reside in Normal, Illinois. Adam has a degree in German language and literature from Truman State University, and Katie completed…

America is hailed as the land of opportunities, which is why Danh Tran made the move to pursue his dreams. He founded Buttercloth, a fashion line for comfortable dress shirts. Along with his trusted business partner Gary Falkenberg, Dahn swam with the Sharks and got a deal with Robert Herjavec. As of 2023, Buttercloth is worth an estimated $5 million. About the Founder Danh Tran grew up in Vietnam, where he worked in his family’s tailor shop at a young age. Although against his parent’s wishes, he relocated to Los Angeles and studied fashion at Otis College of Art and…

Over the years there have been a horde of absurd products that have entered Shark Tank. Potato Parcel is another strange business that falls into this category. The company lets you mail potatoes with custom messages to anyone you desire. Founders Alex Craig and Riad Bekhit got a deal with Kevin O’Leary. As of 2023, Potato Parcel is worth an estimated $2 million. About the Founders Alex Craig is a native of Plano, Texas. He graduated from the University of North Texas and spent his early career as an app developer. However, Alex is credited as the “brains” behind the…

Sweetkiwi is a frozen yogurt with healthy ingredients that claims to improve your gut health. Founded in Africa, Founders Ehime Eigbe-Akindele and Michael Akindele moved to the US to expand their business. They pitched their business on season 14 of Shark Tank and got a deal with Robert Herjavec. As of 2023, Sweetkiwi is worth an estimated $4 million. About the Founders Ehime Eigbe-Akindele and her husband, Michael, currently reside in Washington, DC. Previously, Ehime lived in London, where she studied at London Metropolitan University. Michael lived in Lagos, Nigeria, and graduated from George Mason University. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Ehime…

For years parents have changed diapers in dirty public restrooms. Pluie is looking to shake things by creating the world’s first self-sanitizing diaper changing tables. Founders Addie Gundry and Brittany Hizer recently pitched their product on Shark Tank but didn’t get a deal. As of 2023, Pluie is worth an estimated $8 million. About the Founders Addie Gundry hails from Keller, Texas and was initially a chef at a Michelin-starred restaurant under Christian Etienne in France. She returned to the US and found success as an executive chef at several restaurants. After becoming an executive assistant at Martha Stewart Living…

82% of weddings were canceled in April 2020 and couples began having virtual ceremonies due to the pandemic. Caroline Creidenberg launched Wedfuly with the aim of making online weddings more interactive. Creidenberg pitched her business on Shark Tank and got a deal with Robert Herjavec. As of 2023, Wedfuly is worth an estimated $3 million. About the Founder Caroline Creidenberg hails from Denver, Colorado and has a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Denver. While studying, Caroline worked part-time as a tour guide at her school. She spent four months as a QA and marketing intern at Ad…

Dorian “The Shadow” Yates is a famous retired pro bodybuilder from England. He won the Mr. Olympia six times in a row from 1992 to 1997. He was known for his broad and thick back, which he gained from his agile and ferocious training. Yates is considered one of the greatest ever bodybuilders, with the fifth-highest number of Mr. Olympia awards. Who Is Dorian Yates? Dorian Andrew Mientjez Yates was born in Walmley, England on April 19, 1962 and is now 60 years old. His father died of a heart attack when he was only 13 years old. After that,…

There’s something about handmade delicacies that taste better than mass-produced food sold. Founder Brenda Coffman made an entertaining appearance on Shark Tank but wasn’t able to get a deal. Fast forward 10 years and the business is still booming. As of 2023, Blondie’s Cookies is worth an estimated $6 million. About the Founder Brenda Coffman is a long-time baker and entrepreneur from Kokomo, Indiana. Coffman got married young but it didn’t stop her from pursuing higher education. She studied business at Indiana State University and it was here that she learned about the basics of entrepreneurship. During this time, her…

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…

There are over 58 million pet cats in the US and many owners struggle to keep them engaged. Andrey Grigoryev created a toy for cats to trigger their hunting senses without going outside. Cat Amazing featured on Shark Tank and got a deal with Lori Greiner. As of 2023, Cat Amazing is worth an estimated $3 million. About the Founder Andrey Grigoryev is originally from Russia but his family moved to the United States when he was eight years old. Grigoryev now resides in Fort Lee, New Jersey and has a degree in history from NYU. After graduating Andrey worked…