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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. At the moment, 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. At present, 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 English…

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 private person, but it is known that he’s from Lakewood, New Jersey. He is the eldest of 12 children, which is why he spent…

One of the most effective ways to build wealth is investing in the stock market. The markets are volatile though, requiring investors to be patient and manage their risk levels. Despite this, there are still a lot of opportunities to make a fortune in the long run. Here are some of the richest investors in the world right now. Top 10 Wealthiest Investors 1. Warren Buffett – $121 Billion Warren Buffet is a household name in the investing world. His illustrious track record of beating the market earned him the nickname “Oracle of Omaha.” His investing strategy is simple, investing…

Zipz became a household name by popularizing single-serve wine in creative containers. Its founder, Andrew McMurray, pitched this on Shark Tank and bagged one of the largest ever investments on the show. Zipz has stopped making wine to focus on packaging and licensing. As of 2024, Zipz Wine is worth an estimated $1 million. Andrew McMurray’s Background Andrew McMurray is from Scarsdale, New York. He studied Business, Management, and Marketing at UMass Amherst, graduating in 1990. Three years after getting his bachelor’s degree, Andrew became the Vice President of Zachys Fine Wine, a position he still holds today. Although he…

NG Slot is a content creator who prides himself on being one of the top casino vloggers. On his channel, he shares his experiences gambling at casinos in America. He once held the unofficial record for the largest handpay jackpot on YouTube. As of 2025, NG Slot has an estimated net worth of $1.2 million. Background Born in Armenia in 1987, NG Slot’s real name is Narek Gharibyan and he became a US resident in 2015 after relocating to Los Angeles with his family. Since moving to the US, he enjoys playing slots and other popular casino games. Not much…

Good hygiene is attractive to the opposite sex. That’s why men nowadays pay more attention to their personal hygiene. Father-and-son duo Steve and Josh King promote this idea through their startup, Manscaped. They secured a deal with Mark Cuban and Lori Greiner on Shark Tank. Today, Manscaped is worth $750 million. The Founders Although Steve and Josh King pitched the company on Shark Tank, Paul Tran is a co-founder. He’s a Vietnamese entrepreneur who resides in Las Vegas. Tran attended USC where he studied at the business and engineering schools. Growing up, he had a tough childhood as an immigrant…

Knives are a staple in every kitchen, but can become useless when they get dull. Traditional knife sharpening services aren’t common, but Knife Aid provides a modern solution through a mailing service. Mikael Soderlind and Marc Lickfett pitched their idea on Shark Tank and got a deal with Lori Greiner and Rohan Oza. As of 2024, Knife Aid is worth $2 million. The Founders Behind Knife Aid Mikael Soderlind and Marc Lickfett are established entrepreneurs from Sweden. While Marc was still studying business at the Stockholm School of Economics, Mikael was focused on creating his own business. In 1999, Lickfett…

Kevin Beets is a gold miner and television personality famous for starting in Gold Rush. Son of the legendary Tony Beets, Kevin has been in the industry since his early teens. While his father is nicknamed the “King of the Klondike”, Kevin is known as a “Prince of Mining”. As of 2024, Kevin Beets has a net worth of $2 million. Early Life Kevin was born in Arizona on June 10, 1988, and is the eldest son in the Beets Family. Raised by Tony and Minniewas, he had three other siblings, Monica, Mike and Bianca. At 13, he began working…