Author: Simeon Ganzallo

The PowerPot is a thermoelectric generator that uses the heat from cooking to charge various devices. Founders Caleb Light and David Toledo pitched their product on Shark Tank and got a deal with Mark Cuban. Their company Power Practical was later acquired by Thrasio in 2020. After Shark Tank, Power Practical is now worth an estimated $3 million. About the Founders David Toledo and Caleb Light hail from Salt Lake City, Utah. David has a PhD in materials science and engineering from Cornell University. Caleb got an accounting degree from Utah Valley University. During school Toledo spent a lot of…

ABC’s Shark Tank is a reality TV show where entrepreneurs pitch their businesses to investors in the hopes of getting a deal. The “Sharks”, are all self-made millionaires and made their fortunes starting businesses ranging from IT companies to clothing brands. Given the show’s massive ratings, fans are curious to find out which Shark is the wealthiest. Shark Tank Cast Net Worth 1. Mark Cuban – $5.4 billion Mark Cuban is the only billionaire on the panel, which makes him the main Shark. He is the co-founder of 2929 Entertainment and former owner of the Dallas Mavericks. Cuban also co-owns…

Out of all the premium water bottle brands in the world, LARQ is one of the more exciting products. It is the world’s first self-purifying water bottle that uses UV-C LED technology. Founder Justin Wang bagged a deal on Shark Tank with Kevin O’Leary and Lori Greiner. As of 2024, LARQ is worth an estimated $50 million. LARQ was acquired by Brita in February 2024 for an undisclosed sum. Justin Wang’s Background Justin Wang is of Chinese descent and was raised in San Francisco, California. He worked as an academic research assistant for less than a year while studying economics…

Plant-based milk has become a trend in recent years, and one of its most popular sources is almond. Numilk is a device that can help you produce fresh almond milk with simple ingredients. Founders Ari Tolwin and Joe Savino, appeared on season 12 of Shark Tank and scored a deal with Mark Cuban. As of 2024, Numilk is valued at $55 million. After Shark Tank Numilk started negotiating with Whole Foods after their Shark Tank episode. During this time, they also launched a Kickstarter campaign and raised over $222,000 from 888 backers. Their machines are now sold in 150 stores across…

Aesthetic things are much better when they have functionality. With this in mind, Destiny Padgett created Lit Handlers. Her company sells stylish custom koozies with a holder. After pitching the product on Shark Tank, the entrepreneur sealed a deal with Daymond John. As of 2024, Lit Handlers is worth $2 million. Destiny Padgett’s Story Born and raised in Buna, Texas, Destiny is a beauty school dropout with an information systems degree from Syracuse University. She also took Brigham Young University’s Pathway Worldwide online program for two years. After graduating from Syracuse University, Destiny owned a bar and worked as a…

Have you ever asked how it feels to lie in one of those cozy-looking snuggle beds that dogs sleep in? If you have, you might want to try Plufl, the dog bed for humans. Founders Noah Silverman and Yuki Kinoshita appeared on Shark Tank and got a deal with Mark Cuban and Lori Greiner. As of 2024, Plufl is worth $2 million. The Founders Noah Silverman and Yuki Kinoshita are best friends from Seattle, Washington. They graduated from different high schools, but became classmates studying International Economics at The University of British Columbia. Before graduating, the two already had aspirations…

Mike Majlak is a YouTuber and entrepreneur with a net worth of $1.5 million as of 2024. Born in Milford Connecticut, he now lives in Los Angeles. YouTube has quickly become one of the largest social media platforms for podcasting and those who want to share their personal life’s. Many of these YouTube influencers can earn six or seven figures per year with the right audience. Majlak is a man who knows how to play the YouTube game. He was thrust into the spotlight through featuring on Logan Paul’s podcast “Impaulsive”. Soon after appearing on the show, his popularity and…

Vending machines are low-risk and profitable businesses, but can take up too much space. Steven Bofill and Brian Shimmerlik solved this problem by creating small but smart vending devices called Vengo. They pitched their business on Shark Tank and got a deal with Lori Greiner and Kevin O’Leary. As of 2024, Vengo is worth an estimated $50 million. Shimmerlik and Bofill’s Background Brian Shimmerlik and Steven Bofill are both from New York. Steven graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering from UMass Amherst. Brian has an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business. Brian initially worked as a financial analyst…

Scott Galloway is an American entrepreneur, podcaster, and author. Galloway is the Professor of Marketing at NYU Stern School of Business and the host of two popular podcasts. The tech mogul made the majority of his wealth selling L2 Inc for $155 million. As of 2024, Scott Galloway has a net worth of $100 million. Background Hailing from Florida, Galloway was born on November 3, 1964. Raised by a single mother, he got a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of California and graduated in 1987. In 1992, he earned an MBA at the Haas School of Business. Business…

Charles Yim made history on Shark Tank and secured an investment from all five Sharks! Breathometer was a device that claimed to measure a user’s blood alcohol content using a smartphone. However, the app was shut down by the FTC and the company is worth $0 as of 2024. They later pivoted to oral health and weight loss. A Lifelong Entrepreneur Hailing from Los Angeles, Charles Michael Yim is a lifelong entrepreneur and has a degree in business economics from The University of California. Straight out of college, Charles interned at Cintas Corporation and worked in business development for Hewlett…