Jaime Nacach, the founder of Virtual Latinos, created a platform that connects businesses with virtual assistants (VAs) from Latin America. Launched in 2018, the company has grown into a $4.2 million-a-year business with over 2,000 VAs, primarily catering to North American clients. The business model benefits both clients seeking cost-effective talent and Latinos in need of remote job opportunities, offering salaries 2-4 times higher than their local markets.

Saleh Sokhandan, an artist from Iran, founded Vidavin, a business specializing in 3D art and optical illusion products. The company began with just $2,000 and now generates around $600K annually. Saleh’s journey started in 2017, and his products cater to customers seeking creative and customized art. The business has evolved through hard work, experimentation, and a commitment to creating unique customer experiences.

Lindsey Allard, co-founder of PlaybookUX, bootstrapped her user research software business to generate $1.8M annually. PlaybookUX offers businesses a tool to conduct cost-effective, unmoderated user research, enabling feedback collection on digital assets. The company serves a range of clients, from freelancers to large enterprises like Google. PlaybookUX achieved profitability within its first year and continues to grow, with 100% year-over-year revenue growth as of 2022.

Irakli Litanishvili co-founded Mirai Flights, a service providing instant private jet bookings with price transparency and fast, AI-powered solutions. The company aims to disrupt the business aviation market by making flight bookings faster, easier, and more eco-friendly through automated processes and empty-leg flight utilization. Since launching in 2021, the company has experienced rapid growth, with a projected annual revenue of $4.37 million.


Vishal Goswami, founder of Friction Studio, launched a Shopify-focused design and development agency with just $100, which has grown to generate $120,000 annually. Initially a self-taught website designer, Vishal leveraged his skills to create a seamless experience for brands seeking to improve their online presence and optimize conversions.

Hutch, founded by Delali Dzirasa and Stephanie Chin, is a Baltimore-based incubation program aimed at helping minority and women entrepreneurs in government digital services. Founded in 2019, it provides a 24-month mentorship and support system to guide entrepreneurs in navigating the government contracting space. The program focuses on tech disciplines and equips companies with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive. The founders saw a gap in the market for such programs, leading to the creation of Hutch to promote diversity and inclusion in government technology.

Matthew Flowers founded Ethos Copywriting, a content marketing agency, driven by his love for writing and storytelling. Starting in 2016 with a laptop purchased from gift cards, his agency now generates $12,000 monthly, producing high-quality content across various industries. Ethos attributes its success to meticulous writing, strong client relationships, and organic marketing without paid ads.


Jeff Gapinski, co-founder of Huemor, built a successful digital marketing agency in just 90 days, which now earns $3 million annually. Huemor specializes in creating unique, high-quality websites for diverse clients, prioritizing customer experience and simplicity in digital design. Since its founding in 2011, the agency has helped over 200 clients, earned 100+ awards, and expanded to 44 employees.

Suzie Yorke, a former corporate marketing executive, founded Love Good Fats in 2017 from her dining room table in Toronto. She created this healthy snack business with a mission to reintroduce “good fats” while cutting down on sugar. Today, Love Good Fats has grown rapidly, generating $36 million annually and retailing in over 10,000 stores across North America.

Franchise Direct, led by CEO Ben Wrafter, has grown into a global leader in franchise lead generation since its founding in 1998. Serving thousands of clients across multilingual sites, Franchise Direct connects potential franchisees with franchise opportunities worldwide, sustaining its growth through strategic SEO, daily system updates, and targeted marketing efforts. With resilience through challenges like COVID-19, the company continues to expand its global reach and refine marketing methods to maintain a competitive edge.

InstaText, founded by Matej Guid, is an AI-based writing assistant that helps non-native English speakers improve their writing by offering real-time editing and readability enhancement. Launched in 2020 and awarded "Slovenian Startup of the Year," InstaText bootstrapped from zero to a monthly revenue of $50,000, amassing users in over 150 countries. The company's focus on improving text quality rather than just grammar correction has been a key differentiator, especially in academia and business sectors.


Flipsnack, a digital flipbook-making tool, has grown significantly since its inception, reaching $9.6 million in annual revenue. It was created to provide businesses, marketers, and educators an accessible way to create online flipbooks. The tool gained popularity through strategic marketing, SEO, and customer retention efforts, transitioning over time from a B2C to a B2B-focused business model.