Author: Charles Judd

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. As of 2024, 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…

90% of millionaires acquire their wealth through real estate but you need significant money to invest. Real estate mentor Jerry Norton can help with that. He’s the owner of the real estate training business Flipping Mastery, which has a YouTube channel and educational business. As it stands, Jerry Norton has an estimated net worth of $2 million. Background Jerry is from Mesa, Arizona but the internet-famous real estate expert hasn’t shared much about his early life. Norton went to Baker College Business and Corporate Services in 1998. He graduated from the institution in 2002 and got his real estate license.…

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. As of 2024, Tangle Teezer is worth £70 million. Shaun Pulfrey’s Background Shaun Pulfrey was born in Grimsby, England. Not much is known about his educational background, but he spent his early career as a hair colorist. He…

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. As of 2024, 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 Midwest…

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. As of 2024, Pavlok is worth $2 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…

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. 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…

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. As of 2024, TMPL is worth an estimated £1.5 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.…

Books, DVDs, and video games are 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 2024, 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. Furthermore, he studied screenwriting at the University of Southern California. Ben first worked as…

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 2024, Gener8 is worth £30 million. This is 50 times higher than the valuation on the show! The Founders’ Background Sam Jones is a serial entrepreneur from London.…