Deskview Update | Shark Tank Season 10

Long hours sitting at a desk left Mike Bolos with painful tendinitis and no comfortable way to work. So, he built Deskview, a lightweight desk that sticks to windows and smooth surfaces so he could stand while working. Later, Jason Grohowski joined him to help bring the product to more people. Will the sharks offer them a deal? Find out in our Deskview update and pitch recap.

If you’re short on time, here’s a quick overview of what happened to Deskview after Shark Tank.

Jason and Mike entered Shark Tank Season 10, seeking $150,000 for 7.5% equity in their company. After their pitch, they closed a deal with Kevin O’Leary for $150,000 for 20% equity.

In terms of a Deskview update, the company expanded its product line and raised over $64,000 for the Motis Desk on Kickstarter. However, in late 2022, Deskview’s sales declined sharply and the company eventually went out of business.

Shark	Result
Kevin O’Leary	Accepted offer of $150,000 for 20% equity
Lori Greiner	$150,000 for 33.3% equity
Barbara Corcoran	No offer
Robert Herjavec	No offer
Mark Cuban	No offer

Shark Tank Deskview Pitch

• Entrepreneurs: Jason Grohowski and Mike Bolos
• Business: Suction-Mounted Standing Desk
• Ask: $150,000 for 7.5% equity
• Result: $150,000 for 20% equity
• Shark: Kevin O’Leary

Jason and Mike pitched Deskview, a suction-mounted standing desk that sticks to smooth surfaces like glass, metal, and ceramic.

They opened their pitch by showing how traditional desks don’t work well in small spaces or modern offices.

Then they demonstrated the Deskview’s strength by having Mike stand on it. The sharks were impressed.

Barbara Corcoran asked about pricing. Mike said Deskview costs about $80 to make and sells for $235 to $265, depending on the model.

They recently lowered their manufacturing costs by 25–30%.

So far, they had sold 800 units, generating about $162,000 in total. Their revenue projection for the year was $100,000.

Kevin O’Leary followed up by asking how long they’d been in business. Mike said their first inventory arrived in April 2018.

He also shared how the idea was born. Mike initially needed a solution for himself and built the first prototype, at a whopping $1,800.

Later, he partnered with Jason, who had worked with executives looking for modern standing solutions, but found the available options too costly.

Initially, they sold directly to consumers through their website. But as companies started placing larger orders, they pivoted toward the B2B market.

Without a budget for trade shows, they got creative. They mounted four Deskviews on the window of a coffee shop near a furniture expo. The display turned heads and helped generate buzz.

Robert Herjavec questioned whether the surface was large enough to function as a real desk. In response, Jason and Mike introduced a larger version, priced at $275.

Jason also noted that average office space per employee had dropped from 200 to 120 square feet, making compact workspaces more relevant.

Still, some sharks weren’t convinced. Barbara dropped out, saying it wasn’t fit for large offices.

Robert liked the design but didn’t think people would use it as a desk. Mark Cuban didn’t see it scaling and also passed.

However, Kevin offered $150,000 for 15% equity. He liked the margins and online potential but was unsure about the B2B side.

Then Lori Greiner jumped in. She offered $150,000 for 33.3% equity, arguing they’d need her experience to drive costs down.

Kevin responded with a revised offer of $150,000 for 20% equity.

Jason and Mike ultimately accepted Kevin’s offer. Now, let’s check in for a Deskview update.

Shark Tank Deskview Update

Our Deskview update found that the deal with Kevin O’Leary went through successfully.

After the episode aired, Deskview expanded its product line. They launched Deskview Extended, Mini, Motis, and a Two-Tier accessory.

In 2021, they raised over $64,000 on Kickstarter for the Motis portable desk.

That same year, our Deskview update found that the company had grown to around $2 million in annual revenue.

COVID-19 brought a major sales boost. Remote workers and home offices drove high demand.

The company also partnered with Signature Offices to install units in coworking spaces. During the pandemic, they produced wall-mounted PPE stations.

By late 2022, demand began to drop. Office re-openings slowed sales, and the brand’s website later went offline.

Their social media accounts also became inactive, with their last update dating back to 2020.

At the time of writing, Deskview’s website is inactive, and its products appear out of stock across major retailers. It seems the company may no longer be operational.

It looks like this will be our final Deskview update.

You can find the other company updates from Season 10 Episode 22 here:

• Cubicall Update
• Doughp Update
• Saucemoto Update

Before you go, be sure to check out our list of all the Shark Tank Season 10 products.