Author: Patrick M. Maina

Preston Pysh is an investor and content creator who shares his insights on the economy, and bitcoin. Pysh is also an author, podcast host, and CEO of The Pylon Holding Company. He’s most known for being a bitcoin advocate and The Investor’s Podcast. At the moment, Preston Pysh has an estimated net worth of $4 million. Background Preston Pysh is from Pennsylvania and before becoming an entrepreneur, he had a stint in the army. He went to the US Military Academy at West Point and got a degree in Aerospace Engineering in 2003. There, he was honored with a bronze…

Derek from More Plates More Dates has carved out a unique niche for himself on YouTube. The young entrepreneur has built up a large following covering bodybuilding and self-improvement. Derek first started blogging on his site MorePlatesMoreDates.com (brilliant name) and afterwards began uploading videos to YouTube. Over the last three years his channel’s growth has skyrocketed. At the start of 2021, he had 300,000 subs and now has more than 1.89 million subscribers. He even got the opportunity to appear on Joe Rogan’s podcast! Background At university, Derek studied business and planned to get a job as an accountant after…

Many families have secret recipes that they pass down from generation to generation. When Kim Nelson’s great aunt taught her how to bake a delicious cake, she turned it into a business called Daisy Cakes. Kim managed to strike a deal with Barabara Corcoran who is very selective with her investments. As of 2024, Daisy Cakes is worth $3 million. Kim Nelson’s Background Kim Nelson was raised in Pauline, South Carolina, by a family with a long history of cooking. In 1980, she studied at Spartanburg’s Wofford College and received a bachelor’s degree in history in 1984. Her family’s long-standing…

The Kardashians are more than just socialites and reality stars. They’re a family building a business empire, and Emma Grede is one of their leading partners. She co-founded Skims with Kim Kardashian and Good American with Khloé. She’s a frequent guest on Shark Tank and Dragons’ Den. According to Forbes, Emma Grede has a net worth of $320 million. Key Takeaways: Emma Grede partners with high-profile celebrities to launch ecommerce brands. Grede is the co-founder of Skims, a company valued at $4 billion and was on track to make $750 million in revenue for 2023. Good American is valued at…

Convincing a child to take a bath after playing is hard. But what if they could bring their playtime to the bathtub? SoapSox has adorable plush toys with soap pockets, so your kids can also use them to wash themselves. Founders Alvin Uy and Ray Philips pitched the business on Shark Tank but didn’t get a deal. As of 2024, SoapSox is worth $6.2 million. About the Founders Alvin Uy and Ray Philips are both fathers who grew up in the same area in LA. Ray graduated from the University of California and Alvin studied art at three schools: Cal…

Corinna Kopf has been a streamer and social media influencer for over half a decade. Her fame skyrocketed through appearing in David Dobrik’s videos. Today, Corinna Kopf has a net worth of $10 million and makes $680,000 to $2 million per month through OnlyFans. Background Kopf was born in Palatine, Illinois and comes from a well-off family. As a result, she attended a private high school and graduated from Platine University. Her fans have different nicknames for her, the most famous being “Pouty Girl.” She became famous through her lifestyle, OnlyFans and YouTube channel. Despite being only 28 years old,…

Teeka Tiwari is a financial adviser who specializes in crypto, and has featured on media outlets such as CNBC and FOX News. Until recently, Teeka was most known as the editor of the Palm Beach Letter, run by Palm Beach Research Group. The newsletter business is highly profitable as Teeka’s estimated net worth is $6 million. Tiwari’s wealth comes from multiple income sources he built up over the years. He sells investing courses to help people achieve financial freedom. His most popular courses are crypto related as that market is hot. Teeka refers to the blockchain as the “genesis technology”…

The Banana Phone is a novelty Bluetooth-enabled device that can connect to smartphones. However, the company is driven by its mission of protecting endangered gorillas in the wild. Brian Brunsing and Max Brown pitched the business on season 14 but didn’t get a deal. After the show, Banana Phone is worth $2.5 million. The Founders Brian Brunsing and Max Brown are natives of Buffalo, New York. They are childhood friends and both attended the University of Colorado Boulder. Their third partner, Charlie Katrycz, is the CTO. He has founded companies such as Loonskin Labs and Undu Wearables. Max started his…

Today’s society is obsessed with their physical appearance and searching for new ways to look younger. With the advancements in plastic surgery, it’s now much safer and more common. Statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, reveal Americans spent nearly $16.7 billion on cosmetic procedures in 2020. Consequently, plastic surgeons are highly-paid for their services and are struggling to keep up with demand. Below we list ten of the richest plastic surgeons. 1. Dr. Terry Dubrow – $50 Million 65-year-old Dr. Terry Dubrow is considered to be one of the world’s top plastic surgeons, and he’s not afraid to…

Shark Tank season 14 kicked off with a live audience, and the first presenters were the founders of Kent Underwear, Stacy and Jeff Grace. Their eco-friendly fashion line got an investment from Daymond John. As of 2024, Kent Underwear is worth $2 million. About the Founders Stacy and Jeff Grace are a married couple with strong ties in the entertainment industry in LA. Stacy has a master’s degree in strategic fashion marketing, and her husband has a bachelor’s degree in political economics. Jeff started his career as a copywriter for Leo Burnett but transitioned into film and television production when…