Sisters Lavanya and Melissa Jawaharlal understand the importance of science, technology, engineering, and math. They created a learning center, Stem Center USA, to help students excel in these areas. This membership-based service wows the sharks, but will they be able to make a deal on Shark Tank Season 7? Find out in our Stem Center…
If you love college games, you know that it can be hard to find hotels and accommodations big enough for your entire party. Sometimes, there just aren’t enough options through services like AirBnB – especially in small college towns. Drew Mitchel and Mike Doyle have a solution – Rent Like A Champion, a vacation rental…
Belinda Jasmine aims to make people feel good about themselves with her company, The Skinny Mirror. These specially-designed mirrors help people look 5-10 pounds lighter, which can in turn help them feel good about themselves – or that’s the idea, anyway. The sharks may not agree. Let’s find out what happens when Belinda brings her…
Kids get a lot of candy at Halloween, and parents are often concerned that it’s too much for them. All of this candy just isn’t healthy, so Rob Bouley and Lara Riley sought to change it. They came across a Halloween fable – the Switch Witch – that trades candy for presents. Will their product…
On Shark Tank, all five sharks rarely go in together on a deal. That’s exactly what happened when XCraft’s JD Claridge and Charles Manning brought their product to Shark Tank Season 7. Their impressive drone-slash-aircraft is the next step in unmanned aerial vehicles, and the sharks go wild. We’ll talk about how it all went…
Beef jerky is a popular treat, but many companies use lower-quality beef to produce more jerky for less. Three Jerks Jerky are the opposite; they want to produce the best jerky, so they only use filet mignon to produce their jerky. When they bring their product to Shark Tank Season 7, the sharks love the…
Sean Riley, Ryan Meegan, and Jeff Klimkowski sought to fill a gap in the market. Dude Wipes, and their other Dude Products, were the first sanitary wipes marketed for men. They sold out of their first run and had their first national deal with Kroger just before filming on Shark Tank Season 7. The company is…
Jovon English, along with her partners Marques Brooks and Naimah Harris, decided to put brownies and cookies together one day. Brookies were born, and so was their business, Milk + Brookies. These mashup treats offer many combinations and are so popular that the trio can’t keep up with orders, which are made in their own…
Brian Kleinschmidt didn’t like potty training his kids on the padded donut seat that we all know so well. Instead, he invented a new toilet seat with a flip-up section for kids in their potty training days. What did the sharks think of this seemingly simple solution when he brought it to Shark Tank Season…
Tom Cucco has something special with his coal oven pizza shops in Brooklyn. His successful pizza parlors were the inspiration for his frozen pizza line, which he says is unlike any other. What will the sharks think of this Brooklyn favorite when Tom brings his business to Shark Tank Season 7? Let’s find out in…
It’s extremely annoying when your glasses slide off, so Don and Lydia Hejny came up with a solution and brought it to Shark Tank Season 7. Nerdwax is made specifically to keep your glasses from sliding down your face. This wax is simple to use, but what will the sharks think? Let’s find out in…
Ties all look the same, but Adam Teague and Tim Paslay want to make a huge splash in the fashion industry. They brought their wooden bowtie company, The Two Guys Bowtie Company, to Shark Tank Season 7. They wanted $150,000 for 10% equity. Let’s see which of the sharks were willing to invest in this…
Valet parking is an old industry that hasn’t changed much over the years. ValPark Mobile wants to change that. Wayne Johnson brought this mobile book-and-pay valet app to Shark Tank Season 7, seeking $300,000 for 20% equity. Let’s find out how this pitch played out in our ValPark Mobile update. Shark Tank ValPark Mobile Update Entrepreneur:…
Tired of going to the store to buy socks? Bryan DeLuca and Matt McClard’s sock subscription service may fix your problem. This subscription brings a random, small-batch pair of socks to your mailbox each month, with multiple different subscription options. Keep reading our Foot Cardigan update and recap to find out which sharks were eager…
Bottle feeding your baby comes with its share of challenges. Entrepreneur Martin Hill sought to change that. In the first episode of Shark Tank Season 7, Martin brought his hands-free bottle-feeding product, The Beebo, into the tank. He wanted $200,000 for 20% equity in his company. Let’s find out how it all went down in…
Peter Treadway brought his personal electric skating device, the Rocket Skates, into Shark Tank Season 7. He sought $1 million for 3.5% of his company, Acton. These personal transportation devices could change the transportation industry, but he has to get a shark to invest first. Let’s find out what happened in our Acton update and…
In Shark Tank Season 7, Jess Sanchez McClary brought her Colonial-style mixer and beverage company, McClary Bros. Drinking Vinegars, to the shark tank. She wanted $100,000 for 15% equity in the company. This on-trend beverage had the opportunity to make a name for itself in an emerging space. In our McClary Bros. Drinking Vinegars update,…
With cybercrimes and identity theft on the rise, Chris Gilpin wanted to make a difference. SignalVault is a card that blocks signals from RFID scanners, which can steal your personal information, card numbers, and more. Chris wanted an investment of $200,000 for 12.5% equity in his company. In our SignalVault update, we’ll recap how the…
Shark Tank Season 12 Episode 7 aired on December 4, 2020 and featured Holiball Ornaments, Katamco Toilet Timer, ODR Skis, and Buckle Me Baby Coats. Series regulars Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran, Kevin O’Leary, Lori Greiner, and Daymond John appeared on the episode. If you missed the episode or don’t have time to watch it, here’s…
Night Runner 270 appeared on Shark Tank on November 30, 2020. Founders Renata and Doug Storer left the tank with a deal from Robert Herjavec of $200,000 for 15% equity and $150,000 as a loan. Here’s a quick recap of everything that happened during the safety light pitch as well as news on a Night…
Chris Gronkowski, the shortest of five athletic brothers, felt the need to keep up with his fitness. However, existing protein shaker bottles were poorly insulated, leaked easily, and absorbed unpleasant odors. This frustration led him to develop the Ice Shaker, a superior solution for athletes like himself. Did the sharks invest in his company during…
High schooler Ehan Kamat, a robotics and gardening enthusiast, suffered from foot pain that hampered his hobbies and studies. This need for relief inspired him and his father, Vinay Kamat, to create the Sole Mender, a product designed to alleviate foot pain and allow Ehan to get back to his passions. Let’s see what the…
Detroit entrepreneurs Eric and Steven identified a common struggle for shorter men: finding clothes that fit well. Dress shirts, in particular, were always too baggy and didn’t fit. Tailored options often meant venturing into the kids’ section – not exactly a confidence booster.  With a few of the sharks themselves being shorter men, will they…
Robbie Cabral, along with many gym goers, share a common frustration: accidentally locking their keys and other valuables inside their lockers. Inspired by this problem, Robbie created the BenjiLock, a fingerprint-enabled padlock with a key backup for added convenience. Do the sharks think this technology is worth investing in during Season 9? Let’s find out…
Mirmir founders Sean Spencer and Ryan Glenn are looking to redesign the photo booth experience. The problem with current photo booths is that the photos look cheap and childish. The quality is poor, and the photos never get framed or shared online. Sean and Ryan have found a solution that will get people excited and…
Kwik Hang is a special bracket for curtain rods that lets you skip drilling holes in your walls. All you need is a hammer to tap the bracket into place, eliminating the need for measuring, screws, and nails. This innovative product was invented by Massachusetts native Tom Burr and was later pitched on the Season…
After witnessing her father’s battle with Alzheimer’s, Maria Shriver felt compelled to empower others to take charge of their brain health. Motivated by this, she and her son, Patrick Schwarzenegger, co-founded Mosh to encourage proactive brain care through education, research, and nutritious products. Did the sharks invest in this company during Season 15? Let’s find…
Orleatha Smith battled daily anxiety, chills, and stomach issues due to her autoimmune condition, which was aggravated by her morning coffee habit. Frustrated by this, she sought natural solutions, which led to her founding Sip Herbals, a morning pick-me-up coffee alternative. Will her pitch help her secure a deal with a shark? Find out in…
Vanessa Dawson, a new mother and passionate gardener, sought safe alternatives to synthetic pesticides for her family’s health. This led her to create Arber, an eco-friendly plant care company, addressing her concern for her children and pets. Will the sharks be invested in Vanessa’s breakthrough product? Let’s find out in our Season 15 Arber update…
After receiving nine cavities due to hate for flossing, Samantha Coxe discovered the need for an electric flosser. Dissatisfied with the lack of alternatives to traditional flossers online, she founded Flaus, a solution to improve oral hygiene practices. Let’s see if the sharks find this new oral hygiene solution investable in our Flaus update and…
Air sports have the potential to be a hugely profitable market, but they’ve been stuck in a holding pattern for too long. Aaron Wypszynski, inspired by this lack of innovation and his favorite childhood cartoon, Tailspin, aims to address this barrier by setting up indoor locations for customers to come in and use the boards…
A young, daring, self-proclaimed skater and surfer, Carson Kropel, at just 11 years old, faced a common school transportation dilemma. He loved skateboarding to school but then had nowhere to keep his board during the day. This frustration sparked a clever solution: Locker Board, a skateboard that fits not only in a school locker but…
Nicky Young pitched her basketball training tool during Shark Tank Season 15. The K3 Shooting Band is designed to help basketball players improve their jump shot. Will she score points with the sharks, and ultimately land a deal? Find out in our K3 Shooting Band update and pitch recap! If you’re short on time, here’s…
Cheng Kue and Marc Herzberger pitched their shoe company during Shark Tank Season 15. The Hype Company makes custom and licensed slides. Will their pitch help them slide right into a deal with a shark? Find out in The Hype Company update and pitch recap! If you’re short on time, here’s a quick overview of…
Max Nelson pitched his hat company during Shark Tank Season 15. Hood Hat is a platform that helps users create the perfect custom hat with a throwback to their hometown. Will Max convince a shark to invest in his company? Find out during our Hood Hat company update and pitch recap! If you’re short on…
Entrepreneurs Audley Wilson, Andy Siegal, and Dan Braido pitched their new burger concept during Shark Tank Season 15. RoboBurger makes getting a gourmet burger easier than ever! That’s because RoboBurger lets you order a meal straight from a vending machine! Will this innovative idea get them a deal? Find out in our RoboBurger update and…