Author: Simeon Ganzallo

Snacking while using a computer or gaming is a common scenario nowadays, but it can be a messy endeavor. Snactiv’s finger chopsticks were made to help with this issue. This product was created by Edwin Cho and Kevin Choi, who got a deal with Lori Greiner and Kevin Hart on Shark Tank. As of 2024, Snactiv is worth $2 million. About the Founders Edwin Cho and Kevin Choi are design professionals from Los Angeles, California. Eddie studied international business and finance at New York University, and Kevin has a degree in toy design from Otis College of Art and Design.…

After his NBA dream was shattered because of injuries, Thomas Fields went on to launch a sports startup. His company, Grind, provides an alternative to expensive basketball shooting machines. He pitched the business on Shark Tank and scored a deal with Barbara Corcoran and Mark Cuban. As of 2024, Grind is worth $2 million. Thomas Fields’ Background Hailing from Houston, Texas, Thomas Fields played for the Heights High School basketball team. Before graduating, he suffered multiple ACL injuries and had four surgeries. The injuries left him with no choice but to move on to something else. He went to the…

Loving parents always want to know how their children are doing at school. Brightwheel’s daycare management app can help with this as it allows parents and teachers to easily interact with each other. Founder Dave Vasen got an investment from Mark Cuban and Chris Sacca on Shark Tank. As of 2024, Brightwheel is worth over $600 million. Dave Vasen’s Background Hailing from San Francisco, California, Dave Vasen is a graduate of Stanford University and also has an MBA from The Wharton School. Before becoming an entrepreneur, he gained experience working at a wide range of companies. In 1999, Vasen landed…

Once known as “the Spam King” for getting in trouble with Microsoft, Scott Richter is a gambling content creator with a popular YouTube channel, The Big Jackpot. He uploads vlogs playing slots at various casinos around the US and has a similar channel called Raja Slots. As of 2024, The Big Jackpot has an estimated net worth of $1 million. Background Scott Richter was born on July 18, 1971, in Virginia, United States. His father, Steven Richter, became his business partner. Apart from this, not much is known about the gambling enthusiast. He started out as the CEO of OptInRealBig.com…

Putting a baby to sleep is one of the hardest tasks for a parent. After having enough of it, mom of four, Tara Williams created weighted blankets and sleeping sacks to calm infants down. To solve this problem, she launched Dreamland Baby and got a deal with Lori Greiner on Shark Tank. As of 2024, Dreamland Baby is worth $10 million. Tara Williams’ Background Hailing from Danville, California, Tara Williams is a finance graduate from Bentley University. Tara earned her bachelor’s degree in 2009 and studied SEO and Social Media Marketing at Stanford University in 2019. Back in 2008, she…

In the world of casino vlogging, where the stakes are high and the rewards even higher, one name has quickly risen to the top – Lady Luck HQ. She uploads videos to YouTube, sharing live betting experiences with her audience. Given her popularity, fans are curious about her earnings and she doesn’t disappoint! As of 2024, Lady Luck HQ has a net worth of $1 million. Background Born in Englewood, Colorado, Lady Luck’s real name is Francine Maric. Although she hasn’t shared much information about her early life, it is reported she was born in 1989, making her around 34…

Handy Pan is one of those cooking products that you didn’t know you needed until you saw it. Handy Pan is a non-stick pan with a built-in strainer for convenience. Childhood pals Adam Chaudry and Josh Conway made the product, and they got an investment on Shark Tank from Lori Greiner. As of 2024, Handy Pan is worth $250,000. The Founders Adam Chaudry and Josh Conway have been friends since grade school in Ohio. Josh is secretive about his educational background, but it is known that his partner studied business administration at Ohio State University. Chaudry later went to Capital…

Snacks have a reputation for not being very healthy. Dr. Juan Salinas aimed to break this stereotype by creating P-nuff Crunch. It’s a plant-based, non-GMO puffed peanut snack. After pitching the product on Shark Tank, he closed a deal with Mark Cuban. As of 2024, P-nuff Crunch is worth $3 million. Juan Salinas’ Background Juan Salinas is from Honduras, but moved to New Jersey to get a better education. Salinas got a bachelor’s degree, masters, and PhD in food science from Rutgers University. If that wasn’t enough, he later got an MBA from Rutgers Business School. In 1997, he landed…

Melody Holt is an entrepreneur and television personality famous for starring with her ex-husband Martell in Love & Marriage: Huntsville. Furthermore, she is a co-founder and CEO of the real estate firm, Holt & Holt Entrepreneurship. As of 2024, Melody Holt has a net worth of $2.2 million. Early Life Hailing from Brundidge, Alabama, Melody was born on November 11, 1985. Her mother, Vanessa Rodgers Tracy was a writer, and growing up she was Melody’s role model. After finishing high school, the young lady attended Alabama A&M University. Inspired by her mother’s work, she planned to get a degree in…

Owning your own private swimming pool is a dream for many. However, it’s an expensive dream. This inspired Bunim Laskin to found Swimply, an online marketplace where users can rent other’s pools by the hour. Think of it as an Airbnb but for swimming pools. He pitched his startup on Shark Tank but was unable to get a deal. As of 2024, Swimply is worth an estimated $30 million. Bunim Laskin’s Background Bunim Laskin is a very private person, but it is known that he is from Lakewood, New Jersey. He is the eldest of 12 children, which is why…