Author: Simeon Ganzallo

Frank Abagnale is famous for being portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in the film Catch Me If You Can. Abagnale is a convicted felon notorious for allegedly working as a physician, police officer, and pilot without any qualifications. Frank Abagnale now has a net worth of $10 million. Early Life Frank William Abagnale Jr. was born on April 27, 1948, to a French mother and an Italian father. He grew up in the Bronx, New York and his parents divorced when he was 15. Young Frank chose to live with his father in Mount Vernon, New York. Around this time, Abagnale…

Haven Lock aims to transform the way we see home security. Instead of deadbolts, the company provides a smart wedge that rests at the base of a door. Founders Clay Banks and Alex Bertelli made one of the more memorable pitches on Shark Tank but didn’t get a deal. By now, Haven Lock is worth $8 million. The Founders Clay Banks and Alex Bertelli are both from Nashville. Alex is a decorated special operations helicopter pilot. After retiring from the U.S. Army, he pursued higher education and earned an MBA from UNC Kenan. It was also after completing his service…

Coconut water is a thing of the past in the plant-based beverage market. Mo Hassoun and Kun Yang developed Pricklee Cactus to replace it. As the name suggests, it is made from pear cactus plants that are full of antioxidants and sustainable to grow. After the founders pitched it on Shark Tank, they got a deal with Barbara Corcoran. By now, Pricklee Cactus is worth an estimated $6 million. The Founders Mohammed Hassoun is considered the heart of the company. He is originally from Lebanon but relocated to the United States to study health sciences. Kun Yang is another healthcare…

At weddings, it’s common for women to hide their drinks while taking photos. Flasky Flowers can help in these situations, as the product is a bouquet that hides a flask. Kelly Moynihan invented the product with support from her husband and they managed to get a deal with three Sharks. Latest reports show Flasky Flowers is worth an estimated $400,000. The Moynihan’s Ryan and Kelly Moynihan were raised a mile away from each other in Delray Beach, Florida. In their hometown, Ryan attended Boca Raton High School, and Kelly went to Atlantic High. The two walked down the aisle in…

Brian Bloch and Chase Mitchell’s lightweight ice-free Chill Systems seemed like a brilliant idea. The product replaced traditional heavy drink coolers for beach and barbeque hangouts. But when the product was pitched to Shark Tank, the founders didn’t get a deal. After ceasing operations, Chill Systems is worth $0 in 2025. The Founders Brian Bloch is from Los Angeles and majored in accounting and business administration at the University of Southern California. Also hailing from LA, Chase Mitchell is another business administration graduate and minored in web technologies and applications at USC. Both men have long resumes. Brian started as…

Getting bullied because of your looks isn’t a pleasant experience, but Tania Speaks suffered from it throughout her childhood. And what did she do about it? She launched a self-titled organic beauty product line, pitched it on Shark Tank, and got a deal with billionaire Mark Cuban. After Shark Tank, Tania Speaks is worth $3 million. Tania Speaks’ Background Tania Speaks is from Baltimore, Maryland, and attended Hofstra University. Before this, she was bullied for having thick and bushy eyebrows from elementary through middle school. One day after school, she got tired of all the insults and decided to remove…

There are many variations of smartphone kickstands and wall mounts, but Flipstik is different as it features an adhesive that lets you stick your phone to any material. Founder Akeem Shannon made a deal with Lori Greiner on Shark Tank but it never closed. Based on latest sales data, Flipstik is worth $5 million. Akeem Shannon’s Background Akeem Shannon is the son of a non-profit founder and business owner from St. Louis, Missouri. He studied chemical engineering at Howard University but lost his scholarship due to depression and partying. After dropping out of university, he worked in various sales roles…

Busking is an uncommon way to make money, but it’s how Allie Sherlock became a millionaire. The singer shot to fame performing on the streets of Dublin and uploads the clips to YouTube. As of 2025, Allie Sherlock has an estimated net worth of $3 million. Net Worth and Earnings Sherlock’s YouTube channel is her most popular account. Based on viewing figures from SocialBlade.com, the channel makes around $30,000 per month from YouTube ad revenue. Her strong following online gives her extra ways to earn money. In May 2020, she joined Thrillz.co.uk, selling personalized video messages to fans. Currently, the…

Investing in crypto is too complicated for the average person, but it doesn’t have to be with Bundil. The app automatically invests a user’s spare change from daily spending. It was developed by software engineer Dmitri Love and he made a deal with Mr. Wonderful on Shark Tank. Bundil is worth $0 as in mid-2023, founder Dmitri Love announced the closure of Bundil, citing challenges in scaling the business. Dmitri Love’s Background Dmitri Love is from Cave Springs, Arkansas. While studying biochemistry at the University of Arkansas, he was a research scientist and a soccer player. But when he got…

One of the hardest things about going vegan is missing the taste of pork. Fortunately, plant-based meat products are slowly being introduced to the market. Amanda Stiles and Beth Zotter created Umaro, which is bacon that’s made with seaweed. They got a deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank amd Umaro is now worth $15 million. About the Founders Amanda Stiles is a research scientist from Berkeley, California. She has a bachelor’s degree in biology from Virginia Tech. At the same institution, she received her Ph.D. in plant molecular biology. Beth Zotter is from the San Francisco Bay Area and…