Author: Simeon Ganzallo

Unknown to many, most conventional deodorant products are made with aluminum. With this, she founded her own line of deodorants, Curie. She pitched her product on Shark Tank and got a deal with Mark Cuban and Barbara Corcoran. Based on latest earnings, Curie is worth $6 million. Sarah Moret’s Background Sarah Moret hails from Los Angeles and has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Boston University. This is why, before becoming an entrepreneur, she already had some experience in business. After college, she spent three years as a Senior Associate at PwC, a major accounting firm. The California resident…

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 in season 6, seeking $2.5 million for 10% equity. Wine connoisseur, Kevin O’Leary agreed to Andrew’s…

Legos allow kids to build cool things and develop their creativity. However, these tiny bricks can be fragile while building large masterpieces. Then 12-year-old Tripp Phillips created 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 2025, Le-Glue is worth an estimated $1.6 million. Tripp Phillips’ Background 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 an invention in school. In…

Ladies, did you know that men, on average, only change their bedsheets every three months? This can lead to a host of health problems, but Jax Sheets require less laundry to keep them clean. Founder Wen Muenyi, made an entertaining pitch on Shark Tank but didn’t get a deal. In recent times, Jax Sheets is worth $800,000. Wen Muenyi’s Background Originally from Cameroon, Africa, Wenceslaus “Wen” Muenyi was born into a polygamist family. At age nine, they relocated to St. Paul, Minnesota. Wen has a stuttering problem, but he succeeded in studying marketing at the University of Florida. He started…

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. In today’s market, 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…

Dodge slowly rose to fame as a crew member on Gold Rush. Freddy Dodge is a professional miner, prospector, and reality TV star. Today, Freddy stars in his own series called “Freddy Dodge’s Mine Rescue” and is also associated with MSI Mining Equipment. As of 2025, Freddy Dodge has a net worth of $1 million. Early Life Freddy Eugene Dodge was born on December 30, 1966 in Colorado, United States. The miner has three other siblings, his eldest brother, Derek, also became a miner and reality TV personality. Raised by his grandparents on a cattle ranch in Walden, Freddy grew…

Wine isn’t a drink that appeals to most millennials as some find its flavor too bland. Enter BeatBox Beverages, a line of wine products with unique tastes and packaging. The company featured on Shark Tank and the founders struck a deal with Mark Cuban. In the current market, Beatbox Beverages is valued at $200 million. The Founders Three entrepreneurs made the pitch but there are five co-founders: Jason Schieck, Brad Schultz, Aimy Steadman, Daniel Singer, and Justin Fenchel. Justin Fenchel started as a financial analyst and later became a serial entrepreneur. He did an MBA at McCombs School of Business…

Going barefoot has many benefits, but doing so isn’t always practical. This is why Lena Phoenix and Steven Sashen designed Xero Shoes, a minimalist footwear brand. The founders didn’t get a deal on Shark Tank, which was a missed opportunity for the Sharks. Now, Xero Shoes is worth $20 million. The Founders Lena Phoenix and Steven Sashen are lovers and long-time business partners from Colorado. Lena graduated from Naropa University, and Steven is an alumnus of Columbia University. Steven is a former All-American gymnast and is one of the fastest men aged 50 and above in the US. He has…

Toygaroo was a toy subscription service dubbed as “The Netflix of Toys”. Nikki Pope pitched the product on Shark Tank, she bagged a deal with Mark Cuban and Kevin O’Leary, now arguably one of the biggest failures in Shark Tank history. Toygaroo went bankrupt in 2013 and is worth $0 as a result. The Founder Nikki Pope is a businesswoman from Los Angeles, who was raised in a massive family. She has 11 siblings and 13 nephews and nieces. Pope studied psychology at Sam Houston State University. Though it was only Nikki who pitched the business on Shark Tank, she…

A wedding ring is a sweet memento of a wonderful life event. But did you know that wearing one can be a safety hazard? With this in mind, Aaron Dalley and Brighton Jones created a safer alternative called Enso Rings. After getting a deal with Robert Herjavec on Shark Tank, Enso Rings is worth $20 million. The Founders Aaron Dalley and Brighton Jones are from Utah, United States. Aaron is from Provo, and he attended Mountain View High School. After graduating, he became a missionary for the Mormon Church. Then, he studied business management at Utah Valley University. Brighton hails…