Author: Charles Judd

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…

Genuine couples provide some of the most wholesome and enjoyable content online. This is what YouTube duo, Rissa G and Shaquan Roberts are known for. Their videos are mostly pranks, vlogs, challenges, and relationship tips. Riss and Quan have a net worth of $2 million and make an estimated $1 million annually in YouTube ad revenue. Background Real name Clarissa Caleb, Rissa was born on November 4, 1997 and has Jamaican, Swiss, and Italian blood. On the other hand, Shaquan Roberts is of Jamaican and Cuban descent. Roberts is two years older as he was born on July 28, 1995.…

Vladislav Vashketov and Nikita Vashketov are two brothers who run a YouTube channel called Vlad and Niki. Their parents run the account, but the kids are the stars of the show. The videos are usually about fun challenges and adventures for kids. Despite their young age, Vlad and Niki have a net worth of $280 million. Background The older brother Vlad was born on February 26, 2013 and is ten years old. Niki was born on June 4, 2015 and is now eight years old. The Russian-Americans reside in Miami, Florida where they were born. Their parents emigrated to the…

With millions of people embracing the vegan lifestyle every year, plant-based meat products are in high demand. Atlas Monroe created a vegan fried chicken, founders Deborah and Jonathan Torres pitched the business on Shark Tank. Rohan Oza and Mark Cuban offered to buy the business but their offer was rejected. Atlas Monroe is worth $0 as they went out of business in 2024. At its peak, Atlas Monroe was worth $7 million. The Founders Deborah and Jonathan Torres are from San Diego. Although the married couple pitched the business together, Deborah invented the product. She grew up in Silicon Valley…