Author: Nicholas Becker

Going on an outdoor adventure is a blast until it’s time to set up the fire. Josh Thurmond invented the LavaBox, a portable campfire that takes all of these worries away. It’s made of ammo boxes, so you can be sure it’s sturdy. They pitched their product on the latest episode of Shark Tank and got a deal with Lori Greiner. As of 2023, LavaBox is worth an estimated $2 million. About the Founder Josh Thurmond hails from Denver, Colorado. Thurmond has a bachelor’s degree in history from MSU Denver and a master’s degree in public administration from the University…

Sweet Anita is a Twitch streamer, YouTube star, and gamer from the UK. She is known online for openly talking about how she suffers from Tourette’s Syndrome. Though she gets some backlash from doing so, a lot of people support her endeavors. Anita has an estimated net worth of $500,000 as of 2023. Background Anita was raised by a single mother in East Anglia and moved to the south west of England. Her real name is still a mystery. She sought medical help at 13 years old, but the doctor ignored her complaints, dismissing her as an attention seeker. It…

Boating is fun, but it can leave you wet and cold. Pretty Rugged’s waterproof, windproof, and stylish blankets are made to protect you from harsh weather conditions wherever your ship takes you. Pretty Rugged was founded by Tracy Slocum who appeared on Shark Tank and got a deal with Lori and Robert. As of 2023, Pretty Rugged is worth $2 million. About the Founder Tracy Slocum hails from Latham, New York and comes from a family of sailors. Her great-great-grandfather is Captain Joshua Slocum, he was the first person to single-handedly sail around the world! Because of the family’s genes,…

As career paths go, drug dealing is the ultimate high-risk, high-reward way to go. Demetrius Flenory made millions as one of the cofounders of the Black Mafia Family. At the peak, Big Meech had an estimated net worth of $100 million! But money isn’t everything, as the saying goes, and Big Meech definitely wasn’t living large back in 2005. During this time, he was arrested and pleaded guilty to money laundering and drug trafficking. Big Meech was given a sentence of 30 years but it was reduced by three years by a US District judge, which means he’ll supposedly be…

You should make no excuses if you want to become successful. With this mindset, Kobe Johnson became the first deaf entrepreneur to feature on Shark Tank. He came along with his dad, Ron, and sister, Taylor, to pitch the all-in-one outdoor kitchen equipment, Tailgate N Go. The trio closed a deal with guest Shark Matt Higgins. As of 2023, Tailgate N Go is worth $2.5 million. About the Founders Ron, Taylor, and Kobe Johnson are an entrepreneurial family from Grand Junction, Colorado. Ron, who is considered an inventor, encouraged his kids to develop a love for the outdoors and camping.…

Don’t judge a pitch by its delivery. When entrepreneur Stephan Aarstol took his company on Shark Tank, he forgot his words halfway through the pitch. Even so, Mark Cuban saw the real value of the startup, which ultimately became one of his best investments ever. As of 2023, Tower Paddle Boards is worth an estimated $15 million. About the Founder Stephan Aarstol is a serial entrepreneur from Bellingham, Washington and has a BA in finance, marketing, and decision sciences from Western Washington University. Aarstol, also earned an MBA from the University of San Diego. In 1999, Aarstol launched AuntMinnie.com, an…

Hal Finney is so much more than just the person who received the first 10 Bitcoin from Satoshi Nakamoto. He is a person who will be remembered for his contributions toward creating privacy solutions for all. He was a computer scientist who began his career developing console games and then was brought on by Phil Zimmermann to help develop for the PGP corporation. Finney was a big part of the cypherpunks movement – these individuals communicated through anonymous email interactions. Hal played a big part in creating this type of messaging protocol. In one of his last posts on BitcoinTalk.org,…

If you think traditional Christmas outfits are boring, you might want to try Beardaments. They are holiday ornaments that can be attached to your beard or other hair on the body. Founder Jason McOmber pitched the business on Shark Tank and scored a deal with Kevin O’Leary. As of 2023, Beardaments is worth an estimated $2 million. Jason McOmber’s Background Jason McOmber is from Salt Lake City, Utah and graduated from the technical sales program at Weber State University. While studying, he worked as a lease advisory group associate at Varilease. When he was about to graduate, Jason was offered…

Despite the amount of content created today, there is still a lack of content and characters to represent people of color. Black Sands Entertainment was created by Manuel and Geiszel Godoy to change all of that. The media company featured on Shark Tank and got a deal with Mark Cuban and Kevin Hart. As of 2023, Black Sands Entertainment is worth an estimated $2.5 million. About the Founders Manuel Godoy is an indie publishing mogul from Middletown, Delaware. He was a BBA student at Queens College and is an army veteran. It was in the military that he met the…

Formal dresses can be expensive and often don’t get used again. To help people save money, Briella Brown created Your Closet so you can rent designer clothes for a fraction of the retail price. Briella scored a deal with Naomi Simson and Janine Allis on Shark Tank Australia. As of 2023, Your Closet is worth an estimated $2 million. About the Founder Briella Brown is a young entrepreneur from Sydney, Australia and has a bachelor’s degree in Media from the University of New South Wales. While she was still a college student, Briella was a fashion contributor at Dalliance Magazine…