Author: Shaiman Saleem

Ever wondered why socks always seem to disappear? Throx solves this everyday mystery by selling socks in sets of three, ensuring you always have a spare. Founder Edwin Heaven’s novel idea is solving a simple issue as the average person loses 15 socks every year! He pitched the idea on Shark Tank but wasn’t able to get a deal. Fast forward to 2025 and Throx is worth an estimated $2 million. The Creative Mind Behind Throx Edwin Heaven is a creative mind from San Francisco. Not much is known about his educational background because he grew up in a movie…

Polo shirts are versatile pieces of clothing worth adding to your wardrobe. Founded by Brandon Davenport and Marcellus Alexander III, Baobab is resistant to fading and stains. It’s an ingenious product but didn’t get a deal on Shark Tank and Baobab is now worth $2 million. The Founders Brandon Davenport is from Los Angeles and graduated from Morgan State University with a degree in finance. Marcellus Alexander III is also an LA native, he has a business management degree from Hampton University. Brandon started his career as an advertising account executive at CBS network. Marcellus also worked in the entertainment…

Brandon van der Kolk is a popular finance YouTuber with an estimated net worth of $1 million AUD. The young Aussie runs an investing YouTube channel called ‘New Money’. Originally, Brandon started out as “Aussie Wealth Creation” but later rebranded to appeal to a wider audience outside of Australia. Van der Kolk has built up a huge following online and has multiple revenue streams that generate him about $30,000 per month. Not too shabby! How he Makes Money Ad revenue on YouTube is his biggest earner as personal finance has a high CPM and is very advertiser friendly. His earnings…

Neil Strauss is an author and journalist famous for writing about his experience in the seduction community. Neil’s book “The Game” dives into the inner workings of the pick up scene, the New York Times best seller has sold over 2.5 million copies. He has been successful with women, but what happened to Neil Strauss? Here’s a look at his dating life and what he’s doing now. What Happened to Neil Strauss? Neil Strauss left the PUA industry in 2010 and married model Ingrid De La O in August 2013 after three years of dating. Before getting married, Neil had…

Founded by husband-wife duo Matt Mundt and Angie Kupper, Hug Sleep is famous for creating the Sleep Pod. It’s a comfortable swaddle for adults and replicates the feeling of being hugged. They pitched the product on Shark Tank and bagged a deal with Mark Cuban and Lori Greiner. Hug Sleep is worth an estimated $5 million. The Founders Matt Mundt and Angie Kupper hail from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Matt has a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and his wife has a master’s degree in Psychology. Angie became passionate about help those struggling with mental health as her mother committed suicide. As a…

The jack-o’-lantern is the undisputed symbol of Halloween. To make one, you need to carefully carve a pumpkin, which you can do easily with Halloween Moments. Founded by Daryl Braithwaite, the company sells a glove scraper for cleaning the insides of a pumpkin. Daryl pitched his product on Shark Tank but didn’t get a deal. According to recent estimates, Halloween Moments is valued at $3 million. Daryl Braithwaite’s Background Daryl Braithwaite refers to himself as “Big D.” He studied Business Marketing at the University of Phoenix and currently works as a Oncology Sales Account Manager at G1 Therapeutics, Inc. He…

Tattoos last forever, but some lose their freshness. Mad Rabbit sells tattoo aftercare products to prevent discoloration and keeps your body art looking vibrant. Founders Selom Agbitor and Oliver Zak pitched the product on Shark Tank and inked a deal with Mark Cuban. As of 2025, Mad Rabbit is worth an estimated $56 million. Zak and Agbitor Oliver Zak grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, while Selom Agbitor is a native of Accra, Ghana. The guys crossed paths as students at Miami University as they were a part of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity. Oliver and Selom were ambitious entrepreneurs and…

Supercar Blondie is an Australian YouTuber known for luxury car videos. Real name Alexandra Mary Hirschi, the vlogger and presenter has over 100 million followers on social media. To date, Supercar Blondie has an estimated net worth of $17 million. Brisbane Beginnings Originally from Brisbane, Australia, Alexandra Mary Hirschi was born on September 21, 1985. Her love of cars began at a young age. On a family holiday in the US, a flashy limousine caught Hirschi’s eye. Since that day, she dreamed of owning a supercar. Her first car was a yellow Mitsubishi Lancer, a cheaper alternative to a Lancer…

Seafood is a great source of protein, but not everyone gets it fresh. Fish Fixe was created by Melissa Harrington and Emily Castro to help tackle this problem. The entrepreneurs pitched on Shark Tank and scored a deal with Lori Greiner. Lately, Fish Fixe is worth an estimated $1.8 million. The Ladies Behind the Business Melissa Harrington and Emily Castro are two moms from Houston, Texas. that are making waves in the seafood industry. The ladies attended Texas A&M University, where Melissa studied Nutrition Sciences and Emily pursued Sociology. As adults, they stayed friends despite choosing different career paths. Emily…

Who would’ve thought that a tool for pooping would become one of the most successful products on Shark Tank? The Squatty Potty is a footstool that helps put you in a comfortable position to do the business. It was introduced by the mother-son duo Judy and Bobby Edwards. A decade after appearing on the show, Squatty Potty is worth $50 million! A Family Business Although Judy and Bobby pitched the business, they were not the only people involved in Squatty Potty. Bill Edwards, the head of the family, also helped with the running business at St. George, Utah. Judy had…