Author: Charles Judd

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. As of 2023, SquareKeg is worth an estimated $2 million. About the Founders 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…

What makes a bad hair day worse is a hairbrush that can’t help fix it. When this happens, Tangle Teezer may have the solution for you. The hair care company is mostly known for its original hairbrush, which can instantly detangle dry and wet hair. Founder Shaun Pulfrey got rejected on Dragons’ Den, but his company became a massive hit after the show. As of 2023, Tangle Teezer is worth £70 million. About the Founder Shaun Pulfrey was born in Grimsby, England. Not much is known about his educational background, but he spent most of his early career as a…

Having won the Mr. Olympia title for eight straight years, Ronnie Coleman is widely recognized as one of the best bodybuilders of all time. The retired pro also once held the record for most wins in the IFBB. However, after pictures of him in a wheelchair spread on the internet, fans were concerned about Ronnie Coleman’s health. Background Coleman was born on May 13, 1964, in Monroe, Louisiana and got a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Grambling State University in 1984. Ronnie was a middle linebacker for his college football team GSU Tigers. He moved to Texas in the hopes…

Automotive and crypto enthusiast George Tung, popularly known online as CryptosRUs, is an entrepreneur and content creator. He is best known for his YouTube channels, websites, and courses that showcase his expertise in trading, investing, and research. As of 2023, CryptosRUs has an estimated net worth of $2 million. Background Tung is from the Chicago Metropolitan Area and studied Telecommunications and Networking Technology at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. In 2004, he earned his bachelor’s degree and got a job as a system administrator at Fertility Centers of Illinois. George worked there from 2007 to 2011 and moved onto…

No matter how small they seem, bad habits like nail-biting and smoking can have an impact on your life. Pavlok is a smart wristband designed to prevent this by gently zapping users if they’re about to perform a bad habit. The device’s creator, Maneesh Sethi, pitched it on Shark Tank but didn’t get a deal. As of 2023, Pavlok is worth $2 million. Maneesh Sethi’s Background Maneesh Sethi is from Miami, Florida and growing up he was passionate about entrepreneurship and programming. At 16 years old, he published a book titled “Game Programming for Teens.” Maneesh was a bright student,…

Heirloom grains are cultivated from seeds that have been passed down from generation to generation. This makes them more authentic as they are free of any genetic modifications. Long Table Pancakes are made of heirloom grains, so they taste better and are more nutritious. Founder Samuel Taylor pitched his product on season 14 of Shark Tank and didn’t get a deal. As of 2023, Long Table Pancakes is worth $900,000. About the Founder Samuel McClure Taylor hails from Chicago, Illinois. Not much is known about his education, but spent his earlier years pursuing his artistic dreams. He co-founded The Back…

TMPL is a trendy skincare startup that caters to men of color. Their products are designed for those who identify as black, asian, or have mixed ethnicity. Founders Adam Hutchinson and Raphael Babalola recently pitched their business on the season opener of Dragons’ Den and got a deal with Steven Bartlett. As of 2023, TMPL is worth £1.1 million. About the Founders Adam Hutchinson and Raphael Babalola are two old school friends from London. Not much is known about Raphael’s education, but Adam has a degree in graphic design from the University of the Arts London. After graduating, Adam worked…

Books, DVDs, and video games are great sources of entertainment. But what do you do when you’re done with them? Zapper.co.uk allows you to monetise your old junk. Simply scan the barcodes of the items to learn their value and sell them. Founder Ben Hardyment scored the largest investment on Dragons’ Den from Theo Paphitis. As of 2023, Zapper is worth £3 million. About the Founders Ben Hardyment is from London and has a bachelor’s degree in English and American literature from the University of Warwick. Furthermore, he studied screenwriting at the University of Southern California. Ben’s first job was…

The BBC’s Dragons’ Den has been entertaining reality television 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…

Large tech companies make millions exploiting people’s data. Some are okay with it but others are not. Gene8 offers two solutions to counter this issue: stop all websites from tracking your data or let them continue in exchange for incentives. The software provides a solution to a problem that advertisers hate to discuss. Founder Sam Jones pitched it on Dragons’ Den and made a deal with Peter Jones and Touker Suleyman. As of 2023, Gener8 is worth £10 million. This is 15 times higher than the valuation on the show! About the Founder Sam Jones is a serial entrepreneur from…