Author: Daniel Rugunya

Simple but funny ideas can take you places. Steve Gadlin created an online business called “I Want to Draw a Cat For You”, where he sells stick figure drawings of cats. He somehow got the opportunity to pitch his niche business on Shark Tank and got a deal with Mark Cuban. As of 2024, I Want to Draw a Cat For You is worth an estimated $200,000. Steve Gadlin’s Background Steve Gadlin was born on February 27, 1976, in Illinois, United States. He got a degree at Miami University in creative writing. Later on, he tried his hand at various…

Banking can be overwhelming, especially for students. Thankfully, the QPay app is attempting to disrupt a very old industry with limited innovation and high fees. QPay helps students manage their money through improved tracking and personalized financial services. Founders, Moe Satti, Zakaria Bouguetta, and Andrew Clapham, got a deal with Naomi Simson and Steve Baxter on Shark Tank Australia. As of 2024, QPay is worth $10 million. About the Founders The three partners are from Sydney, Australia. Zakaria Bouguettaya finished his education at The Australian National University with a degree in computer software engineering. After graduating in 2012, he worked…

Vietnamese coffee is something coffee lovers should try, but not it’s not sold in many places. Debbie Wei Mullin created Copper Cow Coffee to make this delicacy available to anyone who wants it. She pitched her startup on Shark Tank and made a deal with Robert Herjavec. Today, Copper Cow Coffee is worth an estimated $20 million. Debbie Wei Mullin’s Background Debbie Wei Mullin’s parents are Vietnamese immigrants who moved to Los Angeles in hope of a better life. Mullin has a bachelor’s degree in economics from UC Berkeley and an MCP degree from MIT. After interning at United Nations…

Ali Abdaal is a former doctor who left the medical industry and found his new passion in content creation. As an online personality, he is known for making videos on how to maximize productivity and happiness. He also occasionally shares tips on how to improve your finances. Today, Ali Abdaal has an estimated net worth of $5 million. Over the last year, his wealth has increased by $1 million! Early Life Abdaal was born on May 11, 1994, to a Muslim family in Karachi, Pakistan. The family relocated to South Africa and eventually settled in the UK, where Ali got…

Camper vans are made for more than just camping. They can also be alternative homes. Most providers sell them at a high price, but Boho Camper Vans is different. Founders, Brett Ellenson and David Sodemann, took their business to Shark Tank and made a deal with Barbara Corcoran. As of 2024, Boho Camper Vans is worth $4 million. The Founders Brett Ellenson and David Sodemann are long-time buddies from Phoenix. David got a degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Brett didn’t go to college but worked as an apprentice tradesman. David also studied landscape architecture with…

Riding the wind and crossing the seas can be a lucrative career. Luxury yacht captain Lee Rosbach, is proof of this. His profession led him to become a leading figure on Bravo’s Below Deck. The show has become a huge success and fans are curious about Lee’s finances. To date, Lee Rosbach has a net worth of $1 million. Background Rosbach was born in Michigan on November 15, 1949. At birth, he was diagnosed with a condition called atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, which causes irregular heartbeats. Lee was essentially raised on boats and moved to Florida at the…

The circadian rhythm prepares the human body for expected changes during the day. When it’s interrupted, sleeping problems will occur. Amber Leong created a solution for this with a light therapy lamp called Circadian Optics. She secured a deal with Lori Greiner and Mark Cuban on Shark Tank. As of 2024, Circadian Optics is worth an estimated $7 million. Amber Leong’s Background Amber Leong is a Malaysian native, her parents spent $10,000 of their retirement money to take her to the United States. She settled down in Bemidji, Minnesota, where she went to Bemidji State University. In 2006, Amber graduated…

MMCrypto (Christopher Jaszczynski) is a German cryptocurrency expert with a net worth of $100 million. He owns one of the most popular crypto channels on YouTube, an impressive feat considering how competitive the industry is. His journey from taxi driver to multi-millionaire is an interesting journey more people should know about. Life Before Success Before all the fame and clickbait thumbnails, Chris was just a normal guy driving a taxi for a living. This was over six years ago, but his interest in cryptocurrency started earlier than that. It was around 2014/ 2015 when he first heard about crypto, but…

After experiencing first-hand the challenges of parenting, Duc and Lisa Nguyen created Baubles and Soles, a footwear brand for children. They design shoes with interchangeable baubles that allow you to customise how they look. As of 2024, Baubles and Soles is valued at $1 million. The Founders’ Backgrounds Originally from Vietnam, Lisa T.D. Nguyen and her mother fled her homeland and lived in a refugee camp for three years. They settled in Australia, where Lisa studied law at the University of Sydney. Duc is a native of Montreal, and he relocated to the US to get a film degree. This…

Growing your wealth, paying less taxes and gaining freedom from any one government is a concept promoted by the Nomad Capitalist. Andrew Henderson owns a consulting company that helps clients, mainly entrepreneurs, get second passports and use offshore tax strategies to protect their wealth. As of 2024, the Nomad Capitalist has an estimated net worth of $12 million. Background Not much is known about Henderson’s early life as he doesn’t o discuss it during videos. However, it is known that Andrew went to Arizona State University but dropped out to become an entrepreneur. His first business venture quickly became a…