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Monti Kids: 20% of customer base earns under $65,000 annually

Zahra Kassam · #56 Shark Tank vs. The Pitch · Mar 3, 2025 · at 18:25

Zahra Kassam, founder of Monti Kids, addresses investor Phil Nadel's concerns regarding the affordability of the $100/month subscription model.

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“Right now, 20% of our customers are earning below 65,000 dollars a year.”

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