Author: Simeon Ganzallo

It’s rare to see a Shark offer to buy a company but HyConn is a part of this exclusive club. HyConn is a hose connector that can help firefighters save time connecting to a hydrant. Founder Jeff Stroope agreed to sell the business to Mark Cuban but the deal never closed. The company was inactive for a few years but is back in business, HyConn is now worth an estimated $250,000. Jeff Stroope’s Background Jeff Stroope is from Austin, Arkansas. After graduating from Lake Hamilton High School, he got an associate’s degree in computer drafting and design at Southern Technical…

Doorknobs are touched everyday but they are prone to germs. StepNpull is a smart alternative to help avoid harmful microbes. The device is a door handle that is operated by the foot instead of your hand. Mike Sewell pitched the product on Shark Tank and got a deal with Kevin O’Leary. As of 2024, StepNpull is worth $8 million. The Founders Mike Sewell hails from Kansas City, Missouri. He holds an associate’s degree in electronics equipment installation from Drury University and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Baker University. Before obtaining his BBA, the Missouri resident worked as a…

The reality series Gold Rush has been around for 14 seasons, and is still going strong. The show documents the lives of gold miners in the US and Canada. They gained fame and fortune while seeking out one of the most valuable metals on the planet. Below we put together a list of the richest cast members. Wealthiest Gold Rush Miners: 1. Tony Beets – $15 Million Tony Beets is the richest miner on Gold Rush by a considerable margin. He debuted on the show in its second season and is a renowned gold miner in the Klondike. Beets moved…

Cold plunging, or submerging your body in freezing water is a rising trend among millennials. It has many health benefits, but the hassle of setting it up is a nuisance. Enter Plunge, the bathtub that can produce clear, cold water. Founders Ryan Duey and Michael Garrett pitched it on Shark Tank and made a deal with Robert Herjavec. As of 2024, Plunge is worth $24 million. The Founders Michael Garret is a native of Arizona, United States. After graduating from Penn State University, he discovered the art of float therapy and it inspired him to found Reboot Float & Cryo…

There have been many attempts to replace plastic utensils, but none are as innovative as Loliware. The company sells the world’s first edible cups, which are made from seaweed and organic sweeteners. Founders Chelsea Briganti and Leigh Ann Tucker appeared on Shark Tank and made a deal with Mark Cuban and Barbara Corcoran. As of 2024, Loliware is worth $10 million. Chelsea’s and Leigh’s Background Chelsea Briganti is originally from Honolulu, Hawaii and attended the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa before pursuing industrial and product design at Parsons School of Design. There, she met her future business partner, Leigh Ann…

CNBC is a financial news channel that has been around since 1989. It has become one of the most respected news channels in the United States, and its audience continues to grow. Along with it the salaries of CNBC’s anchors. Here are the richest presenters on the television network. 10 Wealthiest CNBC Anchors: 1. Jim Cramer – $100 Million Jim Cramer is known for his appearances on CNBC’s Mad Money and Squawk on the Street. Before this, he had a respectable career in the financial industry. Cramer’s first job was at Goldman Sachs, working in sales and trading. Next, he…

Mark Sullivan believes that gold and other resources can be harnessed using the energy from the Earth’s rotation. He has dedicated many years working on The Sullivan Generator to prove his theory and took it to Shark Tank. His pitch is considered to be one of the craziest in Shark Tank history and wasn’t able to get a deal. As of 2024, The Sullivan Generator is worth an estimated $100,000. Mark Sullivan’s Background Mark Sullivan is from San Antonio, Texas and has a degree in physics and biomedical engineering. There’s not much information about his background but he is a…

People buy and store old vinyl records for their love of vintage music. However, they don’t get used as much nowadays because record players have become expensive. Fortunately, Logan Riley created a small portable record player RokBlok, which landed a massive deal on Shark Tank. As of 2024, RokBlok is estimated to be worth $5 million. Logan Riley’s Background Logan Riley is from San Francisco and studied communications at the College of Southern Nevada and SFSU. After college he worked as the Chief Audio Engineer for Studio 58. Through watching videos on YouTube, Riley taught himself electrical engineering. He worked…

From developing revolutionary technology to solving the most complex problems, engineers are essential to the advancement of our world. Their work makes a real and tangible impact on society. That’s why they are some of the most sought-after professionals on the planet. Here are the top-earning engineers for 2024. 1. Bernard Arnault – $234.2 Billion Although he’s known in the fashion industry as the owner of Louis Vuitton, Bernard Arnault is also an engineer. Arnault earned the majority of his wealth as a business magnate and in recent times he’s dropped behind Elon Musk on the rich list. His father…

Famous for visiting every country in the world, Drew Binsky is a popular travel vlogger. His adventures are documented on YouTube and through social media, where he has attracted over 2 billion views. To date, Drew Binsky has an estimated net worth of $2 million. Early Life Drew Goldberg was born on May 24, 1991 in Dallas, and spent most of his youth in Scottsdale, Arizona. As a child, his family gave him the nickname ‘Binsky’ which stuck with him into adulthood. In 2009, he went on his first trip abroad to Israel. In the first semester of his junior…