Evgeny Alyanchikov is the founder and CEO of AVTOPRO, a leading Ukrainian marketplace for automotive products. Founded in 2006, AVTOPRO has grown into a successful platform integrating various auto industry segments, generating over $105 million in sales in 2021. Despite challenges like the war in Ukraine, the company continues to expand, with projects like an IT hub in Spain and plans to scale globally.

Ryan Kulp, a marketer and self-taught developer, found success by acquiring and rebranding a Shopify app called Notify, which became Fomo. Despite failing in previous startups, Kulp scaled Fomo into a thriving social proof tool, generating over $1 million in annual revenue. In 2020, Kulp stepped down as CEO and later sold the company to Relay Commerce. Fomo continues to grow under new leadership while Kulp consults for the fund.

Arthur Colker, founder of StayFi, created a WiFi marketing and management service for short-term rental operators, generating $1 million annually. StayFi helps operators like those on Airbnb and Vrbo market directly to guests through customized WiFi splash pages. By using StayFi, property managers reduce dependence on online travel agencies and pay fewer fees. Since its launch, StayFi has grown rapidly, serving nearly 10,000 rental properties in over 10 countries.

OrgPad is a digital whiteboard tool used by over 17,000 people worldwide. It was co-founded by Vít Kalisz, who, along with a small team, created the web-based tool to help with studies, decision-making, and complex problem-solving. With no employees and a modest revenue of around $1,000 a month, the team has grown the platform organically by building a strong community without spending on advertising. Their commitment to ease of use, universality, and community-building has been crucial to their success.

Marlene Reid founded the Dolly Thomson Baby Boutique in March 2022, a business that sold affordable, stylish, and high-quality baby clothes, earning $1,250 per month. The boutique catered to newborns and children up to two years old. Despite initial success, the business closed in 2024 due to unforeseen challenges.

Josh Pather and his wife Jazmine founded Photo Booth International, a company that manufactures and sells photo booths to aspiring entrepreneurs. Since its launch in 2015, the company has earned over $18 million and helped thousands of customers establish their own photo booth rental businesses. The flagship product, the Miami Mirror Booth, is a sleek, turnkey solution that includes all necessary components and training. Josh built this company after achieving success with his initial venture, Photo Booth Dallas.

CaliConnected is an online marketplace co-founded by Nassir Silwany in April 2018, specializing in smoking accessories like bongs, dab rigs, and vape pens. The company grew quickly, leveraging a strong focus on e-commerce in a highly regulated industry. Currently generating $70,000 per month in revenue, CaliConnected has over $40 million in inventory and has built a solid reputation through SEO efforts and customer service.

Greg Shuey founded Empyre Off-Road, an e-commerce company selling aftermarket parts for Toyota vehicles. Starting as a side hustle, Greg’s business grew to generate $100,000 in revenue per month. His success was driven by his ability to identify a market gap, create affordable custom products, and implement a strong digital marketing strategy. Today, Empyre Off-Road continues to expand, offering various automotive accessories and drop-shipped products.


Gil Marcondes is the founder of GoldFi, an online jewelry store based in Miami Shores, Florida. Initially working in civil engineering, Gil transitioned to the jewelry industry in 1996. After years of running a physical store, he moved to a purely online model due to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. GoldFi now generates $144,000 annually by offering high-quality, gold-filled jewelry, primarily focusing on hoop earrings.

Josh, the founder of Plate Crate, launched the business in 2015 while playing independent baseball. Initially struggling financially, he discovered a gap in the market for a baseball-themed subscription box, which led him to liquidate his savings to start Plate Crate from his parent's basement. Over the years, the company has seen significant growth, now generating over $300K monthly, especially during the holiday season. Recently, Plate Crate expanded into soccer gear with Soccer Crate, recognizing that many children play multiple sports. The company’s success is attributed to a relentless focus on product quality, community building, and effective marketing strategies.

Josh Haynam and Matthew Clark co-founded Interact, an interactive quiz maker, while in college. The idea stemmed from their desire to create personalized customer experiences through quizzes. After years of bootstrapping, Interact now generates $3 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR), and their product is used by millions of people worldwide.

Viktor Hanacek, a solo entrepreneur, created Picjumbo, a free stock photo website generating $120,000 annually. With a background in design, photography, and WordPress coding, Hanacek personally manages the platform, offering thousands of photos for free use. Picjumbo earns revenue through premium memberships, advertising, and selling photo bundles, proving the viability of his idea and success as a sustainable business.