Author: Daniel Rugunya

Vegan alternatives to traditional meat products are on the rise. One example is Pan’s Mushroom Jerky, which was created as a substitute for beef jerky. Created by Michael Pan, he pitched his product on Shark Tank and got a deal with Mark Cuban. Recent metrics indicate Pan’s Mushroom Jerky is worth $1.7 million. Michael Pan’s Background Although Michael Pan is of Malaysian descent, he grew up in Vancouver, Washington. After graduating from Starkville High School, he attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to study electrical and electronics engineering. He interned as an electrical engineer intern at Motorola and got his…

Joe Rogan is a pioneer when it comes to podcasting, even if you’re not a listener you will have likely come across one of his podcast clips. With his fame, it’s no wonder that fans are also curious about his family, including his stepdaughter, Kayja Rose. She is a singer and the oldest of his three children. Early Life Kayja was born on August 23, 1996, in Atlante, Georgia. Her mother is former model Jessica Ditzel, and her biological father is Kevin “Dino” Conner, the lead vocalist of the R&B group H-Town. After ending her relationship with Kevin Connor, Jessica…

Chris Sacca is venture capitalist who rose to prominence with his fund, Lowercase Capital. Sacca made his fortune investing early in the likes of Uber, Twitter, Stripe and Instagram. Something he likes to share! Chris previously worked at Google and was a guest investor on Shark Tank. According to Forbes, Chris Sacca has a net worth of $1.2 billion. Early Life Hailing from Lockport, New York, Christoper Sacca was born on May 12, 1975. His father, Gerald, is an attorney, while his mother, Katherine, is an author and professor. His younger brother, Brian, is a famous actor and comedian. As…

Lyn Alden Schwartzer is an investor and financial analyst with a large following online. As the founder of Lyn Alden Investment Strategy, she provides market research to thousands of followers. Her work has featured in major publications such as CNBC, the Wall Street Journal and Huffington Post. In 2024, Lyn Alden’s estimated net worth is $4.6 million. The majority of Alden’s wealth comes from running an investment firm and investing her own capital. She has published various educational e-books such as StockDelver, showing how to find great companies to invest in. Lyn is also bullish on Bitcoin and purchased $6,900…

Billy Markus has publicly stated that his net worth is well under $1 million. Markus revealed on Twitter that he owns 220,000 Dogecoin tokens which is worth $70,200 (as of January 27 2025). A relatively small amount for starting one of the top cryptocurrencies. Through co-founding the first meme coin, Billy Markus (aka Shibetoshi Nakamoto) made his mark on the crypto space. The software engineer never expected the idea to blow up and become a lucrative venture! With around 147 billion Dogecoin in existence, his creation now has a market cap of $47 billion. Early Life Billy Markus was born…

Nigel Ng Kin-ju is a Chinese Malaysian stand-up comic and YouTuber who became a worldwide hit portraying Uncle Roger, an alter ego. His newfound success has given him an estimated net worth of $500,000 (£262,000). As his fame continues to rise, fans want to know about Nigel Ng’s background. Early Life Nigel was born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to Malaysian-Chinese parents of Hokkien descent. His father worked as a car salesman, and his mother was a stay-at-home mom. Ng grew up with two siblings, a brother and a sister. He enrolled at Northwestern University in the US after finishing Chong…

Formerly known by his online alias “duncan33303,” Austin Evans is a tech YouTuber who reviews all kinds of devices. He became famous for his regular uploads of PC builds and is the co-host of a Formula 1 podcast called “The Backmarkers.” As it stands, Austin Evans has a net worth of $5 million. Early Life Austin is from New Jersey, United States and was born on August 22, 1992. He’s a private persona and hasn’t revealed much about his family or early life. Growing up Austin was a nerdy kid and was smaller than his peers. A kid called Mike,…

Sadly, two billion people on the planet live in darkness without a reliable source of energy. Luckily, married couple Gene and Keidy Palusky are tackling this issue with their solar-powered flashlight, XTorch. They pitched it on Shark Tank but went home without a deal. Despite initial success, challenges with manufacturing and health issues led to the company’s closure. At its peak, XTorch was valued at $1 million. Gene Palusky’s Background Gene Palusky from Edina, Minnesota, is the brains behind the business. He studied fine arts at Macalester College and earned his master’s degree at the University of Wisconsin. With this,…

Hajime No Ippo is a Japanese manga series and anime considered by many as one of the greatest of all time. It’s a boxing-themed show written and illustrated by George Morikawa. It has been serialized since 1989, and its anime adaptation ran from 2003 to 2014. It suddenly stopped, but recent rumors speculate it’s coming back for a fourth season. Season 4 Update Despite fans craving a fourth season, it’s unlikely the show will make a comeback anytime soon. According to a Reddit poll based on 320 votes, 270 users believe it won’t return and 50 fans hope it will!…

The Bulgarian bodybuilder and model rose to fame as online fitness became popular. Lazar Angelov was known for having refined abs and maintaining a rigorous training schedule to stay in shape. For a long time, he served as an inspiration to many, but he suddenly stopped training. What happened? Who Is Lazar Angelov? Lazar was born on September 2, 1984, in Sofia, Bulgaria and was a basketball player breaking into the bodybuilding scene. He made his debut as a junior national basketball player at 16 years old and quickly advanced to professional level. Angelov played basketball for 10 seasons before…