Author: Daniel Rugunya

Hawaiian native Paige Brattin pitched her innovative eyepatch product on Shark Tank but didn’t get a deal. Unlike your average entrepreneur, she was a breath of fresh air and driven by something other than money. Brattin started the business due to her daughter’s troubled eyesight. As it stands, Worthy Brands is worth an estimated $2 million. Paige Brattin’s Background Before this venture, Paige ran a successful maternity boutique in Honolulu and sold it in 2008 to focus on her family. She also has a masters degree in education from the University of New Hampshire. As a result, she has taught…

Not everyone wants to drink alcohol while socializing. If you’re one of these people, Ghia’s non-alcoholic drinks might be for you. They claim to capture the spirit of alcoholic drinks without alcohol. Ghia’s founder, Melanie Masarin appeared on season 14 of Shark Tank but didn’t get a deal. Based on the latest funding round, Ghia is valued at $50 million. Who is Melanie Masarin? Melanie Masarin grew up in Lyon, France but relocated to Rhode Island, to study economics at Brown University. Eventually she settled in Los Angeles, where she launched Ghia. The French beauty worked as a financial analyst…

Shark Tank is one of ABC’s most popular reality shows and features entrepreneurs pitching their ideas to a panel of investors. Some businesses have struggled to survive but others have become huge success stories. Below we cover the top 15 most successful companies, taking into account lifetime revenue and recent valuations. 1. Bombas Athletic socks have seen a number of innovations thanks to Bombas. However, the apparel company is best known for its philanthropic efforts, donating a pair of socks for every item they sell. Startup experts David Heath and Randy Goldberg thought of starting a sock business after discovering…

Boost Oxygen sells bottles with 95% pure oxygen. Many assume it’s a hoax because, after all, oxygen is everywhere. In reality, it’s hard to get clean air during recreational activities. Kevin O’Leary realized this and made a deal with the founders, Mike Grice and Rob Neuner. Now, Boost Oxygen is worth $15 million.The estimate is based on revenue performance, retail presence, and extrapolated growth not audited financial statements. Founder Origins Mike Grice and Rob Neuner are from Milford, Connecticut. Grice studied Business Administration and Management at the University of Colorado Denver. He also spent time serving in the United States…

When stressed, one of the best things to do is go outdoors, meditate, and relax your body. Yellow Leaf Hammocks, woven by the Mlabri tribe of Thailand, are the perfect option for these situations. The founders, Rachel Connors and Joe Demin, got a deal on Shark Tank with Daniel Lubetzky. Currently, Yellow Leaf Hammocks is worth $5 million. Who the Founders Are Rachel Connors and Joe Demin are husband and wife, hailing from Los Angeles. Joe attended DePaul University to study finance and majored in real estate, graduating in 2006. After college, Denim was recruited into a property development business…

Clothing lines are a competitive space but Spergo is thriving. Spergo is a luxury streetwear and lifestyle brand with a powerful message behind them. 15-year-old founder Trey Brown has found success at a young age and is running the business with his mother. His unique story got him a deal with Daymond John on Shark Tank. Based on latest sales data, Spergo is worth an estimated $2 million. Trey Brown’s Background Trey Brown grew up in a rough neighborhood in Philadelphia. However, he always tried to avoid trouble, and wanted to help others do the same. His mother, Sherell Peterson,…

Drinking at a bar or a college party might be fun, but they’re not the safest environments. The number of spiking cases has risen dramatically in recent years and this inspired Shirah Benarde and her brother, Michael, to invent NightCap. The product is disguised as a scrunchie and covers cups to prevent spiking. After featuring on Shark Tank, they got a deal with Lori Greiner. This year, NightCap is worth an estimated $2 million. The Founders The Benarde siblings grew up in West Palm Beach, Florida. Shirah is the youngest and studied Public Relations and Advertising at the University of…

Falling in love and getting married is a wonderful journey, but there’s a troublesome part in between this: the prenuptial agreement. Legal tech firm Hello Prenup was created to make things easier. Founders Julia Rodgers and Sarabeth Jaffe took it to Shark Tank and scored a deal with Nirav Tolia and Kevin O’Leary. After the show, Hello Prenup is worth $22 million. The Founders Julia Rodgers is the CEO and comes from a family of lawyers in Boston, Massachusetts. Rodgers earned a law degree from Suffolk University Law School and took entrepreneurial classes at Simmons University. Sarabeth Jaffe takes care…

Finding somewhere to store your stuff as a student can be painful and storage companies are not tailored to a younger demographic. Storage Scholars is different as it provides an easy way for students to ship their stuff to school and store it for the summer. Founders Sam Chason and Matt Gronberg appeared on Shark Tank and got a deal with Mark Cuban. As things stand, Storage Scholars is worth $2.5 million. The Founders Matt Gronberg is from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, while Sam Chason is from Austin, Texas. The pair met as students at Wake Forest University. Matt studied biochemistry…

Serial entrepreneur Noah Kagan is the founder of AppSumo, a daily deals website for software. He’s known for being Facebook’s 30th hire and his contribution to Mint.com. Over the last few years he’s dipped his toe in the YouTube world and is starting to build an impressive following with authentic business related content. As expected, Noah Kagan has an estimated net worth of $45 million. San Jose Childhood Noah was born on February 17, 1982 and is now 41 years old! He attended Lynbrook High School in San Jose, California and later studied Business Administration at the University of California,…