Author: Simeon Ganzallo

The world of hip hop features a culture that’s unique to other musical genres. Many artists have contributed to its current success, including female rappers. Although some don’t give them as much respect as their male counterparts, they do play an important role. These are the highest earning female rappers as of 2023. Top 20 Wealthiest Female Rappers: 1. Nicki Minaj – $150 Million Frequently dubbed “The Queen of Rap,” Nicki Minaj has been at the top of the female rap game for quite some time now. During her career, she’s sold over 100 million records internationally. From 2007 to…

A typical lawyer’s career is actually quite mundane. The vast majority of their time is spent on research and paperwork rather than in the courtroom. However, there are some individuals exempt from this, and they’ve built a massive fortune as a result. Below we cover the richest lawyers in the world and how they made their money. Profiling the 20 Wealthiest Lawyers: 1. Wichai Thongtang – $1.9 Billion Wichai Thongtang is a Thai business lawyer who became known for defending former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra in a 2001 asset concealment case. Thongtang received his law degree from Thammasat University and…

Popularly known for co-founding the company responsible for creating Ripple (XRP), Chris Larsen is a seasoned angel investor and corporate executive who made his money in various tech startups in Silicon Valley. According to Forbes, Chris Larsen has a net worth of $2.6 billion in 2023. Early Life Larsen was born on November 30, 1960, in San Francisco, California. His mother was a freelance illustrator, and his father was an airplane mechanic for United Airlines. After completing high school, he attended San Francisco State University to study international business and accounting, earning his bachelor’s degree in 1984. As a fresh…

Everybody agrees that hiccups are irritating. There are many home remedies on how to treat them, but none of them work consistently. HiccAway is the only scientifically proven way to cure hiccups. Ali Seifi, Victor Feldberg, and Amanda Azarpour pitched the straw device on Shark Tank and got a deal with Mark Cuban. As of 2023, HiccAway is worth $1.5 million. Meet the Founders Dr. Ali Seifi is the inventor of the product and an associate professor of Neurosurgery at UT Health San Antonio. He graduated from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in Shiraz, Iran. Amanda Azarpour is his niece,…

Since 2009, Shark Tank has been entertaining audiences and helping entrepreneurs to raise money for their businesses. The Sharks have made over 500 televised deals but not all of them have closed! Below are ten of the biggest Shark Tank deals in the show’s history. Largest Ever Shark Tank Deals: 1. Zipz Wine – $2.5 Million Zipz shot to fame for popularizing single-serve wine in creative packaging. The business was started by Andrew McMurray and J. Henry Scott. However, only Andrew pitched the product on season 6 of Shark Tank, seeking $2.5 million for 10% equity. Wine connoisseur, Kevin O’Leary…

Legos allow kids to build cool things and develop their creativity. However, these tiny bricks can become fragile while building large masterpieces. 12-year-old Tripp Phillips created a solution for this by creating Le-Glue, a water-soluble glue that can strengthen lego creations. Tripp and his dad pitched the product on Shark Tank and got a deal with Kevin O’Leary. As of 2023, Le-Glue is worth an estimated $1.6 million. About the Founder Tripp Phillips and his family reside in Dalton, Georgia. Like many young entrepreneurs that have gone on Shark Tank, his startup story started when he was tasked with making…

Popping a bottle of champagne is the best way to celebrate a win, but it usually doesn’t last that long. The Bubbly Blaster was made so that you can spray champagne longer without leaving a lot of mess. Founders Brad Hall and Stason Strong appeared on Shark Tank and made a deal with Mark Cuban and Alex Rodriguez. As of 2023, Bubbly Blaster is worth $1 million. The Founders Brad Hall and Stason Strong are from Los Angeles, California. Not much is known about Stason’s educational background, but Brad has an MBA from West Texas A&M University and a doctor’s…

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. As of 2023, Frank Abagnale 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. After the divorce, he chose to live with his father in Mount Vernon, New York.…

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. As of 2023, Tania Speaks is worth $3 million. About the Founder 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…

Jason Calacanis is an entrepreneur, angel investor and podcaster. He initially became a notable figure during the dot-com bubble after selling his first startup. His most successful venture was co-founding Weblogs, Inc. Despite his success, most people know him as the host of the “All-In Podcast.” As of 2023, Jason Calacanis has a net worth of $100 million. Background Born on November 28, 1970, Jason grew up in Brooklyn, New York. He’s one of three children and is of Irish and Greek descent. After graduating in 1988, he studied psychology at Fordham University. In the mid-1990s, Jason worked as a…