Author: Patrick M. Maina

As his name suggests, CryptoCobain, or simply Cobie is a cryptocurrency enthusiast with a deep knowledge of the industry. He is an investor, podcaster, and famous Twitter personality. He’s been crypto for a few years now and managed to survive tragedies such as the Mt. Gox hack and FTX’s collapse. CryptoCobain has an estimated net worth of $5 million . Background Cobie is a British guy whose real name is Jordan Fish. He got a Computer Science degree from the University of Bristol in 2013. Before Fish became a popular voice in the crypto world, he worked at various tech…

Mona Vand was thrust into the spotlight in February 2022 when Gary Vee posted a photo revealing they were dating. This came as a shock because Gary appeared to be a family man, happily married to his long-term partner, Lizzie. Mona Vand is a pharmacist turned media personality and is worth $4 million. Who Is Mona Vand? Born on March 10, 1985, Mona Vand was raised in a business-minded family of Iranian descent. Her mother, Mojgan Afsahi, works as a microbiologist and senior clinical analyst. And her brother, Nema, is a TV personality and branding executive. Mona got her Doctor…

Ed Mylett is a highly regarded entrepreneur, business coach and motivational speaker. His online profile has skyrocketed over the last five years. He is the Agency Chairman of the World Financial Group and the podcast host of the Ed Mylett Show. Following a remarkable rise, Ed Mylett has an estimated net worth of $450 million. Early Life Edward Joseph Mylett was born on April 27, 1971, in Diamond Bar, California. Growing up Mylett was the eldest child and had three younger sisters. Their father worked as an engineer but was an alcoholic. Mylett attended Diamond Bar High School and later…

Serial entrepreneur Nirav Tolia is best known as the co-founder and CEO of Nextdoor, a hyperlocal social networking service. Due to the success of Nextdoor, Nirav Tolia has a net worth of $50 million Nextdoor is used by 280,000 active neighborhoods across America. Prior to this, he was an executive at firms including Round Zero, Epinions, and Shopping.com. Tolia was also a recurring guest on ABC’s Shark Tank. Early Life Nirav was born to Indian immigrants who settled in Odessa, Texas. His exact date of birth isn’t known, but he was born sometime in 1973. There is limited information available…

Real estate expert Ken McElroy shares his knowledge through books, courses, YouTube, and a podcast. Robert Kiyosaki, the author of the renowned bestseller Rich Dad Poor Dad, refers to him as a Rich Dad advisor. A major factor in Ken’s real estate success is his brand, MC Companies. Ken McElroy has an estimated net worth of $50 million. Background McElroy grew up in a lower-middle-class household. Ken’s mother was a hairdresser, and his father worked as a contractor. Neither of his parents finished high school but despite this they were hardworking and gave him a proper education. He was able…

Tolerance of ambiguity, intelligence, optimism, and critical thinking are some of the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur. These are all personified by businessman, philanthropist, and author Daniel Lubetzky. He is known for founding the snack company Kind LLC and as a frequent guest investor on Shark Tank. According to Forbes, Daniel Lubetzky has a net worth of $2.1 billion. Early Life Daniel is originally from Mexico City, Mexico. His exact date of birth hasn’t been disclosed, but it was sometime around 1968. His father, Roman, was a partner in the United Export Trading Association and is a holocaust survivor. When…

After leaving behind a life of parties and nightclubs, Mike Thurston obtained success in the fitness industry. His chiseled physique grabbed views on social media as a content creator and personal trainer. He also runs an online coaching program and a clothing store called THRST. Through his hardwork, Mike Thurston has a net worth of $8 million. Early Life Michael Thurston was born on August 9, 1990, and grew up in Leeds, UK. As a child, he was always obsessed with fitness, playing sports like cricket, football, and rugby. Mainly he played rugby in high school. Mike didn’t start lifting…

The legendary John Schnabel was known for his extensive gold mining knowledge, documented on the Discovery Channel’s Gold Rush. He was a primary shareholder of the Big Nugget Mine and served as the mayor of Haines, Alaska. Sadly he passed away in 2016 but John Schnabel left behind a net worth of $7 million. Early Life Born on February 11, 1920, Schnabel was raised by a wheat farmer in Kansas. The family lost their farm when The Great Depression hit. During Prohibition, John’s father began bootlegging booze and was persecuted, so he escaped to Alaska. In his father’s absence, John…

Though Elon Musk is known as the founder of Tesla, Martin Eberhard is one of the original co-founders along with Marc Tarpenning. In the early days, he served as the CEO before Musk took over the role. Martin Eberhard is an inventor, engineer, and entrepreneur with a net worth of $500 million. This pales in comparison to Elon’s fortune of $191 billion! Net Worth and Earnings Eberhard is no longer involved with Tesla but he revealed to CNBC that he still owns a small stake in the company (less than 5%). He stated that he isn’t a billionaire but the…

Andrew Ross Sorkin is an influential figure in the financial journalism space. He started out as a contributor for The New York Times and later rose to prominence as the author of Too Big to Fail. The book’s success led him to be a co-anchor of CNBC’s Squawk Box. As it stands, Andrew Ross Sorkin has a net worth of $10 million. Early Life Andrew was born in New York City on February 19, 1977. His mother, Joan, is a playwright, while his father, Laurence, is a partner at the law firm Cahill Gordon & Reindel. Both of them exposed…