Punk'd and Other Ventures

In 2003, Kutcher created and produced the MTV reality show "Punk'd," which became a huge success. The show featured Kutcher playing pranks on celebrities and making them think that they had been duped.

Kutcher also began to invest in other ventures, including a production company called Katalyst media. The company produced several films and TV shows, including the TV series "The Beauty Below."

In 2011, Kutcher co-founded the venture capital firm A-Grade investments, which focuses on investing in early-stage startups. The Firm has invested in several companies, including Uber and Airbnb.