Kola Tytler, founder of the Italian sneaker retail business "dropout," turned his passion for limited-edition sneakers and data analysis into a $840K/year company. The business started with a flagship store in Milan, followed by an expanding online presence, where algorithms from his proprietary software, HypeAnalyzer, drive pricing and consignment rates. Despite pandemic challenges, dropout has thrived and continues to grow.


Deepak Shukla founded Pearl Lemon, an SEO and lead generation agency, in 2016 with no prior experience. Starting with only $80,000 in revenue, the company has grown rapidly, now earning up to $110,000 monthly. Pearl Lemon’s services cater to a range of clients from small businesses to large corporations, specializing in SEO and lead generation. The company has expanded into additional services, including PR and web development, with a team of 27 employees.