Author: Patrick M. Maina

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 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” that has the…

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. After appearing on the show, Kent Underwear is worth $2 million. 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…

Jackson Palmer is a product manager and software engineer best recognized for co-founding Dogecoin with Billy Markus. Although he decided to leave the crypto project, his contribution to the industry has played a hilarious but important role in its development. Jackson Palmer now has an estimated net worth of $1 million. Background Palmer is from Australia and like many famous figures in crypto space, he’s not very vocal about his early life. He went to the University of New Castle in Sydney and earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing in 2008, two years after enrolling in college. A year after…

Cryptocurrency has proven a fertile ground for disruption, and astonishing wealth creation. Among the individuals shaping this frontier is the co-founder of Solana, Anatoly Yakovenko. His journey from a software engineer to a leader in the crypto world is both intriguing and inspiring. According to Entrepreneur.com, Anatoly Yakovenko has a net worth of $200 million. Background Born and raised in what is now Ukraine, Yakovenko’s early life was steeped in the tumultuous history of the former Soviet Union. At five years old, he developed a passion for computers. He became obsessed with programming and his first computer language was C.…

Kwebbelkop is a content creator famous on YouTube for his vlogs and gaming videos. He’s one of the biggest online personalities in the Netherlands and also develops games through his company, Webble Games. Today, Kwebbelkop has a net worth of $20 million. Early Life Real name Jordi van den Bussche, the curly-haired gamer was born on June 1, 1995 to Ben and Brigittela in Amsterdam, Netherlands. He was raised with a sister named Lauren. His parents got divorced when he was two years old and he lived with his mother. At age 10, Jordi discovered he had dyslexia and struggled…

Electric vehicles are on the rise and owners are anxious about running out of power on the road. Worry no more, as SparkCharge created the Roadie, the first portable charger for electric cars. Founders Chris Ellis and Josh Aviv pitched it on Shark Tank and bagged a deal with Mark Cuban and Lori Greiner. As of 2024, SparkCharge is worth $110 million. The Founders Chris Ellis hails from Boston, Massachusetts and has two associate’s degrees related to engineering science from Onondaga Community College. He attended UC San Diego for a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. Joshua Aviv is from Somerville,…

Having a beach day is always a good way to unwind. However, carrying clunky folding chairs and umbrellas can be a hassle. The Sunflow chair is an all-in-one beach gear that takes care of this problem. The couple Leslie Hsu and Greg Besner made the product, and they got a deal with Kevin O’Leary on Shark Tank. In 2024, Sunflow is worth $16 million. The Founders Leslie Hsu and Greg Besner reside in Short Hills, New Jersey. Both of them have a long track record of running businesses. After getting a bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University, Greg earned his MBA…

Peat moss is an essential ingredient in potting soils and seed-starting mediums. However, it is harvested from wetlands, which can harm animal habitats. Mont Handley’s PittMoss is different as it’s mostly made from recycled paper. This eco-friendly solution got him a deal with three investors on Shark Tank. As of 2024, PittMoss is worth $4.5 million. Mont Handley’s Background Mont Handley is a resident of Chicago, Illinois. He once volunteered in the United States Army as a clerk and military policeman. After that, he pursued a bachelor’s degree in history at Purdue University. He first worked in a nursery, and…