Author: Chris Morgan

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. As of 2024, 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…

Doctor Mike is a Russian-born celebrity doctor who practices family medicine. With his YouTube channel and Instagram account, he’s been dubbed “The Sexiest Doctor Alive”. His content focuses on making medicine more relevant, intelligible, and entertaining. Currently, Doctor Mike has an estimated net worth of $4 million. Early Life Mikhail Varshavski was born in Saransk, Russia, on November 12, 1989. His father was a doctor, while his mom was a mathematics teacher. At the age of five, he moved to Brooklyn with his family. His father had to re-attend medical school as his medical degree wasn’t valid in America. These…

The rise of plant-based meat alternatives is showing no signs of slowing down. Beyond Sushi is a vegan restaurant chain looking to lead the movement. Founder and executive chef Guy Vaknin took the business to Shark Tank and made a deal with Lori Greiner and guest Shark Matt Higgins. Beyond Sushi is now worth an estimated $10 million. Guy Vaknin’s Background Guy Vaknin is originally from Israel, where delicious food was always served at weekly gatherings. He relocated to New York, to study at the Institute of Culinary Education. Before this, he served in the Israeli Defense Force. Guy started…

The Rolodoc app was made to improve communication in the medical field. Rolodoc was a social media network created for doctors and their patients. However, Albert and Richard Amini didn’t do a great job pitching their business on Shark Tank. As a result, the doctors weren’t able to get a deal. Rolodoc is worth $0 and the company was shut down after the show. About the Founders Registered physicians Albert and Richard Amini are brothers from Granada, Spain. They are currently based in Arizona, United States. As kids, they lived in different states, including California, Florida, and Illinois. Albert earned…

Dropping out of high school is a risk not many are willing to take to become successful. However, that’s what Iman Gadzhi did, and thankfully, it paid off! Iman is an entrepreneur and digital marketer who owns IAG Media and GrowYourAgency.com. Iman Gadzhi now has a net worth of $30 million. Early Life Iman Gadzhimagomedov was born in Dagestanskie Ogni, Russia, on January 3, 2000. Raised by a single mother, his biological father was an alcoholic and left before he was born. They struggled financially until his mom remarried, and relocated to London. There, everything changed, they lived in a…

Gold Rush season 13 premiered on Discovery with several new faces. Ilaura Reeves was one who immediately caught the attention of male viewers. Previously she was featured briefly on Goldfathers, a reality TV show that follows gold mining families. As a skilled prospector, Ilaura Reeves has an estimated net worth of $500,000. Early Life Since she is a relatively new star, there is still a lot to reveal about Ilaura’s background. She was born on April 24, 1992, in Fairbanks, Alaska. Ilaura has four siblings and her father is the owner of Fairbanks Gold, LLC. John raised his children near…

Pizza doesn’t always taste nice when cooked in a pizza oven. However, traditional pizza ovens are expensive and annoying to set up. The Bertello pizza oven is an affordable alternative that is perfect for the backyard. Founders Andy and Eric Bert pitched it on Shark Tank and got a deal with Kevin O’Leary. As of 2024, Bertello is worth an estimated $2.5 million. The Founders Andy and Eric Bert are brothers from Woodbury, New York. They grew up together and shared an obsession with pizza. Though they had many similarities, initially they took different career paths. Eric became a licensed…

Chicken and turkey are favorites on special occasions. However, preparing them with cooking twine doesn’t always provide the best results. With the Turbo Trusser, you can cook the perfect bird every time. Founders Kirk Hyust and Brian Halasinski pitched the product on season 14 and got a deal with Kevin O’Leary. In the current market, Turbo Trusser is worth $1 million. The Founders Kirk Hyust and Brian Halasinski are inventors from Stark County, Ohio. Kirk underwent chef training at The Culinary Institute of America, and Brian has a BBA from Kent State University and an MBA from Malone University. After…

Lori Greiner is among the most successful female investors in the US, but she wouldn’t have achieved this without her husband. Some men might feel intimidated by their spouse’s achievements but Dan isn’t that type of guy. Dan Greiner is the Vice President and CFO at Lori’s parent company, For Your Ease Only. Background Although his wife is a reality television star, Daniel Greiner shies away from the spotlight. He was born around 1970 and grew up in Chicago, Illinois. Other than that, not much is known about his early life. He finished college around the same time Lori earned…

xCraft builds and designs innovative Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for the commercial and consumer drone industry. The company’s widely recognized drone, X PlusOne, was pitched on Shark Tank by founders JD Claridge and Charles Manning. On a rare occasion, they struck a deal with all five Sharks. As of 2024, xCraft is worth $34 million. About the Founders JD Claridge was raised in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and grew up with a passion for flying. At age seven, he designed a functional hang glider. His childhood dreams led him to study aerospace and electrical engineering at LeTourneau University. Charles Manning is…