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Lloyd Ortuoste, 33, didn’t originally set out to become an entrepreneur. In college, he was hit with a surprise bill, which led to a business idea to sell banana pudding that would eventually attract celebrities like Bella Hadid and Tyler, the Creator. Today, Baonanas brings in a gross annual revenue of more than $450,000.

Produced, Shot and Edited by: Kaan Oguz
Senior Director of Video: Lindsey Jacobson
Animator: Alisa Stern
Additional Camera: Mickey Todiwala
Reporter: Nicolas Vega
Additional Footage: Baonanas, Getty Images

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