Author: Daniel Rugunya

Fitness doesn’t always have to be old-fashioned dumbbells and barbells. Natalie Holloway and Max Kislevitz realized this, so they created stylish wrist and ankle weights. They pitched their business Bala Bangles on season 11 of Shark Tank. After securing a deal with two Sharks, Bala Bangles is worth $10 million in 2024. Meet the Founders Natalie Holloway and Maximilian Kislevitz are a married couple from Los Angeles, California. Previously, they both worked for the marketing agency 72andSunny and spent over 10 years in the advertising industry. The couple gained experience working with major brands such as Starbucks and Google. This…

A baby can’t blow their own nose and when they’re stuffed up, it’s hard for them to eat and breathe. Nina and Sina Farzin designed the baby booger picker, OogieBear to help parents. They pitched it on Shark Tank and got a deal with Robert Herjavec and Barbara Corcoran. As of 2024, OogieBear is worth $8 million. The Founders Nina and Sina Farzin are a married couple from Potomac, Maryland. Both are registered healthcare practitioners, but are in different fields. Sina specializes in periodontics, and Nina was a pharmacist. Nina was a pharmacist for over 20 years and is a…

Athletes use athletic tape to help alleviate pain and prevent further injuries. Seneca Hampton created a premium version of this tape that is durable and also easy to remove. Seneca pitched his business Hampton Adams on Shark Tank but didn’t get a deal. As of 2024, Hampton Adams is worth $5 million. Seneca Hampton’s Background Seneca Hampton was raised by an underprivileged family in Los Angeles, California. Things improved once his mother worked as a nurse and his father became a football coach. Still, he was determined to be more successful. As he grew older, he realized that building a…

As an 8-year-old, Joel Clark sold his mother’s line of flapjack and waffle mixes in the neighborhood. They sold out like hot cakes! Joel later took over his mother’s business and partnered with Cameron Smith. The guys pitched the product on Shark Tank and rejected a deal. The Sharks missed out big time! As of 2024, Kodiak Cakes is worth $160 million. Meet the Founders Joel Clark was raised by a health-conscious family in Salt Lake City, Utah. His mother only prepared whole foods and baked goods for him and his four older siblings. There was no sight of junk…

Patrick Shyu is a YouTuber and software developer who previously worked for Google and Facebook. Although he originally talked about programming on YouTube, the channel has evolved to cover more topics such as lifestyle, finance and cryptocurrency. Through high-paying jobs in tech and various online businesses, Patrick Shyu has an estimated net worth of $5 million. Background Shyu is from Tokyo, Japan and finished high school at the Tokyo Institute Of Technology. In 2001, he moved to the US to study at the University of California, Berkeley. Patrick studied Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences and graduated in 2005. In 2006,…

Plastic bags and glass containers are common ways to store leftover food in the freezer, but these things are not made for this problem. That’s why you often have food waste. To avoid this, Jake and Michelle Sendowski created the Souper Cubes portioned silicone trays and got a deal with Lori Greiner on Shark Tank. As of 2024, Souper Cubes is worth $8 million. The Founders Jake and Michelle Sendowski hail from Los Angeles. Both of them have master’s degrees and PhDs in their respective fields. Jake is an electrical engineering graduate from Caltech and his wife graduated from UCLA.…

Brian Christopher shot to fame uploading daily clips of his gambling adventures on YouTube. The content creator is the leading influencer in the slot machine and casino space. Currently, Brian Christopher Slots has a net worth of $3 million. Net Worth and Earnings Brian Christopher’s main income sources include YouTube, brand deals, selling merch, running events and Patreon. Based on 7 million monthly views, he makes an estimated $38,000 per month in ad revenue from YouTube. In addition, he streams on Twitch and receives donations from fans and has a website, BCSlots.com, where he sells merchandise. Given the connection has…

Firefighters are real heroes, trained to save lives in emergency situations. However, they are also dependable people that can help with household tasks. You can hire one of them when they’re off-duty using the Hidrent app. Dave Heimbuch secured a deal with Lori and Robert on Shark Tank but how is the company doing now? As of 2024, Hidrent is valued at $8.5 million. David Heimbuch’s Background David Heimbuch hails from Dallas, Texas and studied marketing at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In 1994, he received his bachelor’s degree and got to work with several tech companies. Dave worked in the…

Making your bed every day can be a pretty annoying task. Nita Gassen and Judy Schott’s Better Bedder mattress headband was made for these kinds of bedroom inconveniences. With it, you don’t have to lift the mattress to tuck in the sheets. It’s a brilliant product that Lori Greiner invested in on Shark Tank. As of 2024, Better Bedder is worth $3 million. Nita Gassen and Judy Schott Nita and Judy are both mothers from New Orleans, Louisiana. Nita has a degree in education from the University of Southern Mississippi, and Judy has a Doctor of Law from Loyola University…

Many teenagers spend their time playing video games and trying to get into house parties. However, Carson Grill is different. He was busy developing the Touch Up Cup, an airtight cup for storing excess paint. With the help of his dad, the young entrepreneur got a deal with Shark Tank guest investor, Blake Mycoskie. As of 2024, Touch Up Cup is worth $3 million. Founders’ Background Carson and Jason Grill are from Cincinnati, Ohio. Jason works full-time as a medical salesman, while his son is currently studying at Bishop Fenwick High School and is expecting to graduate in 2024. For…