Author: Shaiman Saleem

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. As of 2024, Fish Fixe is worth an estimated $1.8 million. The Founders 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 worked…

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. As of 2024, 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 hemorrhoids and constipation, which…

Real Social Dynamics (RSD) was a dating coaching company who taught men how to improve their success with women. They ran seminars, bootcamps and sold online products to customers all over the world. The pick up artist industry is highly lucrative and RSD was making millions selling high-priced courses. Typically seminars would cost thousands and desperate men were happy to hand over their money. Despite their success, Real Social Dynamics are no longer selling pick up related courses. All of the top dating coaches such as Owen Cook, Julien Blanc and Max have all gone their separate ways. They never…

It’s always great to see kids pitch a product on Shark Tank. At age 13, Maddox Prichard featured on the show pitching his invention, The Measuring Shovel, a garden shovel with a built-in yardstick. Though they got a deal with Kevin O’Leary and Lori Greiner, it never closed. As of 2024, The Measuring Shovel is worth $250,000. Maddox Prichard’s Background Maddox Prichard hails from Nashville, Tennessee. He has a sister named Brenna and his mother, Amanda, works as a CFO at Sumner County Schools. Sadly his father passed away from cancer in July 2019. While Maddox was in fourth grade,…

Peanut butter is one of the most beloved spreads in the world. However, getting every drop out of a jar is a frustrating task. Enter Andy Scherer’s Peanut Butter Pump. It’s perhaps the easiest way to make your PB&Js without letting any peanut butter go to waste. The product was featured on Shark Tank but didn’t get a deal. As of 2024, Peanut Butter Pump is worth $250,000. Andrew Scherer’s Background Hailing from Burbank, California, Andrew Scherer is a well-educated individual. He has a bachelor’s degree in English and Comparative Literature from UC Santa Cruz. In 2001, he got an…

We all loved making pillow forts when we were young. Building one is every kid’s dream, but cleaning up can be a nightmare for parents. Because of this, Conor Lewis created Pillow Fort, a company that sold pillows that could be assembled into forts. He pitched the business on Shark Tank but didn’t get a deal. In 2024, Pillow Fort is worth $0 as they went out of business in October 2023. Conor Lewis’ Background Conor Lewis resides in St. Louis, Missouri. Before getting married, he got a fine arts degree, specializing in graphic design, and graduated from Western Kentucky…

Criss Angel and Belinda Peregrin Schull were a hot topic from 2016 to 2017. Criss is a famous magician in America and Belinda is a singer from Mexico. Over the years, the couple featured heavily in the media but their relationship eventually ended. Despite this, fans are curious to know why they break up! How They Met Belinda met Criss at one of his exhibitions in Las Vegas and appeared on the magician’s popular TV show ‘Trick’d Up,’ where their chemistry started. Over the years, Belinda has been linked to a number of romantic relationships. But one of the most…

Collin Abroadcast is a popular YouTube channel run by American, Collin Rodefer. He records himself bargaining in stores to purchase fake knockoff items at ridiculously low prices. While the premise for the channel sounds strange, his videos are incredibly easy to binge watch. Who would have thought watching an American bargain with an Asian lady holding a calculator could be so entertaining! Surprisingly, Collin has been able to grow a huge following by creating shopping vlogs and his videos generate millions of views every month. Beijing, Shanghai and Vietnam, he has been to all the major knock off markets, entertaining…

Coffee is undeniably great, and it’s much better when it’s freshly brewed. However, brewing takes time that most busy people can’t afford. Kweku Larbi created Brumachen and teamed up with social media star Ross Smith. The company sold portable coffee brewers and eco-friendly coffee pods. They featured on Shark Tank but didn’t get a deal. As of 2024, Brumachen is worth $0 as they went out of business. The Founders Originally from Ghana, Kweku Larbi immigrated to the United States with just $2,000 to his name. He studied civil engineering at Cleveland State University and worked odd jobs to pay…

There’s no perfect pillow that will appeal to everyone. What works for you may cause a stiff neck for someone else. This inspired Susana Saeliu and Kevin Li to create Pluto Pillow and sell customized pillows based on your sleeping style. They featured on Shark Tank but didn’t get a deal. As of 2024, Pluto Pillow is worth $8 million. The Founders Susana Saeliu and Kevin Li are from Los Angeles, California. Kevin is not vocal about his personal background, but Susana has graduated from the USC Marshall School of Business. After getting a degree in entrepreneurial studies, she founded Kora…