Author: Charles Judd

What makes a bad hair day worse is a hairbrush that can’t 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 quickly detangle dry and wet hair. Founder Shaun Pulfrey got rejected on Dragons’ Den, but the company became a massive hit after the show. Today, Tangle Teezer is worth £165 million. after getting acquired by BIC in late 2024. Shaun Pulfrey’s Background Shaun Pulfrey was born in Grimsby, England. Not much is known about his educational background, but he spent his early…

Popularly known online as CryptosRUs, George Tung is an automotive and crypto enthusiast. He is an entrepreneur and content creator, Tung makes a full-time living through YouTube, operating websites, and selling courses about trading and investing. Through YouTube and crypto, CryptosRUs has an estimated net worth of $2 million. Background Tung is from Chicago and studied Telecommunications and Networking Technology at Purdue University. 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 Midwest Vein Center and served as an…

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 when 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. At present, Pavlok is worth $2.5 million. Maneesh Sethi’s Background Maneesh Sethi is from Miami, Florida and growing up he was passionate about programming. At 16 years old, he published a book titled “Game Programming for Teens.” He’s gone on to publish another three programming…

Heirloom grains are cultivated from seeds that have been passed down through generations. This makes them authentic as they are free of any genetic modifications. Long Table Pancakes are made from these grains, boosting their taste and nutritional value. Founder Samuel Taylor pitched his product on season 14 but didn’t get a deal. In 2024, Long Table Pancakes is worth $900,000. The Founders’ Background Samuel McClure Taylor hails from Chicago, Illinois. Not much is known about his education, but he did spend earlier years pursuing artistic dreams. He co-founded The Back Room Shakespeare Project, a small Chicago theater company that…

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 pitched their business on season 20 of Dragons’ Den, they got a deal with Steven Bartlett but it never closed. Most recently, TMPL is worth an estimated £1.5 million. 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,…

Books, DVDs, and video games are great ways to pass the time. 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 2025, Zapper is worth £3 million. The Founders Ben Hardyment is from London and has a bachelor’s degree in English and American Literature from the University of Warwick. In addition, he studied screenwriting at the University of Southern California. Ben first…

Large tech companies make millions using people’s data. Some are okay with it but others are not. Gener8 offers two solutions to counter this issue: stop 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 2025, Gener8 is worth £39 million. This is 65 times higher than the valuation on the show! The Founders’ Background Sam Jones is a serial entrepreneur from London.…

It’s no secret that most rappers live a life of luxury and when given the chance, they’re happy to flex their wealth with supercars, lavish mansions, and gold jewelry. With hip-hop being one of the top music genres right now, it’s safe to say that their money isn’t just for show. Here are the richest rappers right now. 1. Jay-Z – $2.5 Billion Shawn Corey Carter, better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is considered one of the greatest rappers to grace the hip-hop scene. With Kanye’s fall down the rich list, Jay-Z is now the wealthiest rapper as verified…

Wine tastes better chilled and typically you need to put it in the fridge to get the right temperature. For people that don’t like waiting, you can get instantly-chilled wine with ProntoBev. Alexander Simone pitched the product on Shark Tank and got a deal with Mark Cuban. ProntoBev is worth $0 as they went out of business in October 2021. Alexander Simone’s Background Alexander Simone is an inventor from San Francisco. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship from Arizona State University and has worked across different industries. He started out as an engineering technician at Homewood Suites. The San…

Over 500 types of energy drinks exist, but not many target women. The Cougar Energy Drink was made for mature ladies considered to be “cougars.” With organic ingredients, the beverage helps them look younger. Founder Ryan Custer pitched the product on Shark Tank but didn’t get a deal. Cougar Energy Drink closed down in 2014 and is worth $0. Ryan Custer’s Background Ryan Custer was born in Grapeville, Texas and attended Baylor University’s business school on a student-athlete scholarship. While studying business administration, he served as the captain of the baseball team. As a student, Ryan worked as an assistant…