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Martell Holt is a businessman and reality TV star famous for featuring in “Love & Marriage: Huntsville” on the Oprah Winfrey Network. Martell co-owns two main businesses, Holt & Holt Entrepreneurship LLC and Holt Custom Homes. With all of his endeavors, Martell Holt has an estimated net worth of $20 million. Early Life Martell was born in Huntsville, Alabama, on January 4, 1982. The Huntsville native earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Alabama A&M University in 2008 and had aspirations to become a teacher. After graduating, he began working as a teacher at Sparkman Middle School and this…

Normal disposable diapers are made of materials that may not be comfortable for babies. Kudos diapers were designed so that the part touching the baby’s skin is all cotton. Founder Amrita Saigal, pitched her product on Shark Tank and got a deal with Mark Cuban and Gwyneth Paltrow. Kudos is now worth an estimated $6 million. Amrita Saigal’s Background Amrita Saigal grew up in India, but moved with her family to LA. She studied mechanical engineering at MIT and later got an MBA from Harvard Business School. A highly impressive education! Fresh out of college she worked as a mechanical…

As the richest person alive, Elon Musk is one of the most influential people on the planet. He built his wealth as an inventor, investor, and business magnate. He is the head of Tesla, SpaceX, The Boring Company and Twitter. According to Forbes, Elon Musk has a net worth of $254.9 billion. Over the last 12 months, Musk’s wealth has seen huge swings as it’s tied to the value of Tesla and Twitter. Based on research from MoneyZine.com, Elon makes $39.4 million per day and $275.8 million per week. Early Life Elon Reeve Musk was born in Pretoria, South Africa.…

Lori Greiner is an entrepreneur, inventor, author, and investor. Greiner is most recognized for starring on ABC’s Shark Tank, where she invests in up and coming businesses. She has established a business empire and is an expert in intellectual property, with 120 patents to her name. Lori is also the CEO of For Your Ease Only, Inc. Lori Greiner has a net worth of $150 million, making her the fifth richest cast member on Shark Tank. Name: Lori Greiner Net Worth: $150 million Annual Earnings: $6.2 million Source of Wealth: Startups & inventions Husband: Daniel Greiner Early Life Born in…

Kevin O’Leary is a renowned businessman, investor, and television personality. He rose to fame featuring on Dragons’ Den and Shark Tank but made his fortune founding SoftKey, a software company. Kevin O’Leary has a net worth of $400 million, making him the second richest cast member on Shark Tank with billionaire Mark Cuban topping the list. Early Life Terence Thomas Kevin O’Leary was born on July 9, 1954 to Georgette and Terry O’Leary. Hailing from Quebec, Canada, Kevin was raised by entrepreneurial parents but they divorced when he was a child. After Kevin’s father died from alcoholism, his mother worked…

When infected by a virus, the symptoms can be similar to a bacterial infection. That’s why people struggle to recover after taking antibiotics, which only work against bacteria and not viruses. EZC Pak was created by Sarath Malepati to treat both and get rid of the confusion. He pitched his product on Shark Tank and got a deal with Kevin O’Leary. As of 2024, EZC Pak is worth $4 million. The Founder Dr. Sarath Malepati is a physician who operates in Lomita Boulevard, California. He received his medical education at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Malepati interned at…

Truffles are up there with caviar as expensive treats that people love to eat. Only high-end restaurants typically have access to these rare specimens, but Truffle Shuffle has made them available directly to the masses. Founders Jason McKinney and Tyler Vorce pitched their business on Shark Tank and clinched a deal with Mark Cuban. As of 2024, Truffle Shuffle is worth an estimated $6 million. The Founders Tyler Vorce is from Oakland, California but not much is known about his education. Vorce learned his trade serving as a sous chef at The French Laundry, a three-Michelin-starred restaurant. Here he met…

Superyacht captain Sandy Yawn is a leading cast member on Bravo’s spinoff show, Below Deck Mediterranean. She has been sailing the seas for more than three decades, conquering stereotypes in a male-dominated industry. As of 2024, Captain Sandy Yawn has a net worth of $400,000. Early Life Sandy was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on February 23, 1965. She fell in love with the ocean and water activities at a young age. At 13 years-old, she began cleaning boats part-time. Her parents got divorced, so she was raised by her mother and stepfather. They were in the hunting and meat…

Empanada is deeply rooted in Argentinian cuisine. Ariel Barbouth aimed to share it with the Western world when he founded Nuchas, which became one of the biggest kiosks in Time Square. The founder pitched the company on Shark Tank with one of the show’s highest valuations but couldn’t strike a deal. As of 2024, Nuchas is worth an estimated $8 million. Ariel Barbouth’s Background Ariel Barbouth was born in Argentina and currently lives in Weehawken, New Jersey. He attended Boston University to get a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering and a master’s degree in innovation and technology. He originally traveled…

To get into the Christmas spirit, you might want to try supersizing your decorations. Holiball has just the thing for that. The company sells inflatable Christmas ornaments that are massive but affordable. Founders Kristy Moore, Jennifer Couch, and Amberly Hall took their startup to Shark Tank and got a deal with Mark Cuban and Barbara Corcoran. As of 2024, Holiball is worth $1.5 million. About the Founders Kristy, Jennifer and Amberly are all cousins who were raised in Houston, Texas. Kristy is considered the head of the trio, and she was a full-time mom before becoming an entrepreneur. Jennifer has…