Author: Charles Judd

For years parents have changed diapers in dirty public restrooms. Pluie is looking to shake things up by creating the world’s first self-sanitizing diaper changing tables. Founders Addie Gundry and Brittany Hizer pitched their product on Shark Tank but didn’t get a deal. Post Shark Tank, Pluie is worth an estimated $8 million. Pluie’s 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. After working as an executive assistant at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, she became…

Zehra Gunes is a Turkish volleyball player who plays as a middle blocker. She is a member of the Turkish women’s national volleyball team and plays for Vakifbank Istanbul. Many fans noticed her superb skills and stunning looks in the 2021 Olympics. Since then, many are asking about who this angelic athlete really is. Who Is Zehra Gunes? Gunes was born on July 7, 1999 in the Turkish city of Kartal, close to Istanbul. The 24 year old stands at 6 foot 6, and weighs 88 kg. Growing up she had a strong desire to play sports and had supportive…

For dads, wearing an expensive tie around children isn’t always a good idea. Ties are made of delicate fabric and can be damaged easily. Kevin Shoemaker and Skylar Bennett realized this which led them to create Tough Tie. They pitched their company on Shark Tank and got a deal with Robert Herjavec. Recent metrics indicate Tough Tie is worth an estimated $3 million. The Founders: Meet Kevin and Skylar Kevin Shoemaker hails from Mesa, Arizona and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from Arizona State University. His partner, Skylar Bennett is also from Arizona, but resides in…

Due to wildfires and virus outbreaks, monitoring your home’s air quality is more important than ever. Woosh is the perfect appliance for that, the smart air filter measures air quality in real-time and sends notifications via a mobile app. Winston Mok appeared on season 14 of Shark Tank and got a deal with Kevin O’Leary. As things stand, Woosh is worth an estimated $5 million. Winston Mok’s Background Winston Mok is an ambitious entrepreneur hailing from San Francisco. He has a degree in Engineering, Computer and Mechatronics from the University of Waterloo, Canada. Given his engineering background, Winston has worked…

Dentists recommend brushing your teeth for at least two minutes, but some ignore this rule. To address this, Dr. Bobbi Peterson created the electric Big Mouth Toothbrush, an electric toothbrush with an ultra-wide brushing surface designed to clean teeth more efficiently in less time. Bobbi pitched her business on Shark Tank and got a deal with Barbara Corcoran. As of late, Big Mouth Toothbrush is worth an estimated $1.5 million. Bobbi Peterson’s Background Bobbi Peterson hails from Newark, New Jersey and is the youngest of seven kids! Peterson became a doctor of dental surgery after graduating from Howard University and…

Youthforia was a beauty brand known for its plant-based makeup and viral social media presence. It gained additional attention after founder Fiona Co Chan appeared on Shark Tank in 2023. On the show, Chan secured a deal for $400,000 from Mark Cuban. After the show, Youthforia was worth an estimated $6 million at its peak but the company is no longer in business. In August 2025, the company announced that it had decided to shut down and would be winding down operations, closing its website and selling remaining inventory at a discount. Fiona Co Chan’s Background Fiona Co Chan is…

Tate Koenig first appeared on season 12 of Shark Tank pitching his product, Cheese Chopper. Although Koenig didn’t get a deal, he didn’t give up. Tate returned in season 14 to share his latest venture, Pizza Pack. This time around, things went better and he bagged a deal with Lori Greiner. At present, Pizza Pack is worth $1 million. Founders’ Background Hailing from Portland, Oregon, Tate Koenig is a farmer and lumber broker. After graduating from Canby High School, he studied Entrepreneurship and International Business at Oregon State University. During high school he worked as a mechanic at Hubbard Auto…

Marina Mogilko, known online as ‘Linguamarina’ and ‘Silicon Valley Girl’, is a businesswoman and content creator who teaches her audience how to learn languages. Mogilko runs multiple YouTube channels and businesses. She is the co-founder of LinguaTrip and Fluent Express. Through her language businesses, Marina Mogilko has built a net worth of $2 million. Early Life Mogilko was born in the Russian city of Saint Petersburg on March 13, 1990. Not much is known about her family background but she did grow up in an entrepreneurial family. At 12 years old, Marina became an Avon representative and sold cosmetic products…

Shaving is a part of every guy’s grooming routine but the normal way of applying shaving cream is messy. Legacy Shave aims to provide the “ultimate shaving experience” with its combination of a shaving foam can and a brush. Founder Mike Gutow appeared on season 14 of Shark Tank and got a deal with Lori Greiner. Right now, Legacy Shave is worth an estimated $1 million. The deal with Lori never closed and the company has struggled with inventory issues. Mike Gutow’s Background Mike Gutow hails from St. Clair Shores, Michigan and has a bachelor’s degree in business from Michigan…

SquareKeg is an innovative way to store your favorite party drinks. and it doesn’t take up much space, so you can put it in the fridge. When taken out, it turns into a sort of cooler. Tim Loucks pitched the product on season 14 of Shark Tank and got a deal with Kevin O’Leary. By 2025, SquareKeg is worth an estimated $2 million. Tim and Birgitta Loucks The husband-and-wife duo of Tim and Birgitta Loucks are residents of Spokane, Washington. Birgitta studied beauty therapy after high school. While Tim graduated with a degree in business, communications, and life sciences from Eastern…