Author: Simeon Ganzallo

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. 1. Mark Cuban – $5.7 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 Magnolia Picture and Landmark Theaters.…

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. According to the latest available data, 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…

Plant-based milk has surged in popularity in recent years, with almond milk being one of the most widely consumed varieties. 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. Four years after Shark Tank, 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…

There are over 58 million pet cats in the US and many owners struggle to keep them engaged. Andrey Grigoryev created a toy for cats to trigger their hunting senses without going outside. Cat Amazing featured on Shark Tank and got a deal with Lori Greiner. After the show, Cat Amazing is worth an estimated $3 million. Andrey Grigoryev’s Background Andrey Grigoryev is originally from Russia but his family moved to the United States when he was eight years old. Grigoryev now resides in Fort Lee, New Jersey and has a degree in history from NYU. After graduating Andrey worked…

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 and 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 supply chain…

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. In the current market, 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…

Mike Majlak is a YouTuber and entrepreneur with a net worth of $1.5 million. 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 wealth began to…

Traditional vending machines are profitable but bulky. 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. By 2025, 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 at JP Morgan until he became a senior…

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. 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 Packard Enterprise. Chatterfly…

By delivering one of the most emotional pitches on Shark Tank, sibling entrepreneurs Keira, Kaley, and Christian Young secured a deal with all five investors on the show. Their product Cup Board Pro, is a cutting board with a tray to easily collect food scraps and juices. Figures today show Cup Board Pro is worth an estimated $15 million. Founders’ Story Although Keira, Kaley and Christian pitched the business on Shark Tank, their late father, Keith Young, invented Cup Board Pro. He was a firefighter from New York City and dreamed of being on Shark Tank. Keith created the tool…