Johanne started Dumforter, a baby brand, in 2019, creating the world’s first 3-in-1 baby dummy, teether, and comforter. Though the business saw initial success, generating $157k in its first year and gaining international recognition, it ultimately closed in 2023 after being acquired. Personal challenges, including a difficult divorce, played a role in the business's closure. Despite this, Johanne’s passion for the product and her loyal community of customers remain strong, and she is now focusing on future projects.

Maddie Miles founded Peace. Love. Hormones., a business that creates herbal nutraceuticals to support women's menstrual health. Her company, with offerings like herbal supplements, a podcast, an app, and eBooks, is empowering women to live in harmony with their cycles. Maddie's inspiration came from her personal health journey and her desire to offer natural alternatives to traditional medicine. The business quickly grew, reaching $40K per month in revenue without any paid advertising.

Wayne Steinberg, the founder of Highline Real Estate Advisors, has built a successful commercial real estate business that generates between $300,000 and $400,000 annually. Specializing in tenant representation, his business model focuses on providing expert real estate services to office tenants, while maintaining a low-overhead operation. Through strategic use of SEO, digital marketing, and partnerships, Steinberg has positioned his company for further growth and expansion across multiple states.

Anusha Moodley founded Thulisa Naturals, a natural bath and body product company, five years ago with a $5,000 budget. She creates products, like aromatherapy shower steamers, that promote mental and physical well-being. Starting from her kitchen, she now generates $29,000 in monthly revenue, selling in boutiques, and large retailers like Macy’s and Uncommon Goods.

Alex Goldberg, founder of Fin vs Fin, transformed a "dumb blog" into a highly profitable media business generating $70K per month. Fin vs Fin helps consumers compare health products, having evolved from a simple fintech blog. With no prior experience in wellness or e-commerce, Alex and his partner grew their business by continuously improving their content, gaining partnerships, and learning SEO strategies. Despite initial challenges, they scaled up, ultimately quitting their day jobs to focus full-time on the business.


Eugenio Ferrante and Ahmed Nizar founded Casa Mia Coliving, a coliving and property management company in Singapore, which has reached $2.4M in annual revenue. The business offers affordable, ready-to-move-in accommodations tailored to young professionals. With over 150 bedrooms in central Singapore, they focus on creating a sense of community while maintaining profitability. Casa Mia Coliving is set to expand into new cities while continuing to grow in Singapore.

Dmitriy Peregudov is the founder of Giftsenda, a SaaS platform specializing in corporate gifting solutions. The platform offers a variety of gift options, including physical and digital deliveries, and serves over 200 countries. Launched in 2021, the company has experienced significant growth, processing over 40,000 gift orders during the winter holiday season. The business focuses on providing automated gifting services for sales and marketing teams, offering unique features such as CRM integration and measurable ROI.

Matt Phelps, founder of STEEL – Jawline Gum, created a unique hard chewing gum designed to enhance jawlines. Inspired by personal experience and the demand seen through Google searches, Matt launched the product, which gained traction through SEO and his YouTube channel. Despite its success, the business, started in 2020, ended in 2024. At its peak, STEEL generated $9K in monthly revenue.

Paul McCabe, the founder and CEO of Pulseroll, created a multi-million-dollar business that offers muscle recovery technology through vibration massage therapy products. These products range from massage guns to vibrating foam rollers and are used by professional athletes and casual users alike. Launched in 2016, Pulseroll has grown into a global brand, now stocked in over 20 countries, with notable partnerships, including athlete Anthony Joshua. The company’s success is built on innovation, quality, and strong customer engagement.

Marc Staples is the founder of DownHomeModern, a handcrafted artistry business that sells custom-made windbells and chimes. His business is known for creating unique home decor products inspired by the American Southwest, with a focus on rustic designs. Staples initially tested his ideas on Etsy and validated his business through early sales. Now, his business generates about $600 per month, and he continues to expand his product line and explore new sales channels.

Milena Ionescu, co-founder of the MindTastik Meditation App, shares how she created an app that helps people improve their mental health, sleep, and overall well-being through in-depth meditations. The business generates $35,000 monthly, with the meditation content extended across various other niche apps like Hypnobirthing for pregnant women and quitting smoking. Through perseverance, ongoing learning, and strategic collaborations, MindTastik grew from an idea to a sustainable and profitable app.

Jonathan Moore, founder of PageGuard, runs a WordPress maintenance side hustle, earning $200/month. His business caters to small entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals, offering tiered web maintenance packages. Moore's inspiration for starting PageGuard came after encountering avoidable website issues that could be solved with regular upkeep.