Sticky Note Holder Update | Shark Tank Season 1

Sticky notes often get lost or become unorganized when attached to a computer. To solve this, Mary Ellen Simonsen created the Sticky Note Holder, a product that attaches to the side of a laptop monitor to keep notes and photos securely in place. Let’s see if Mary was able to secure a deal in our Sticky Note Holder update and pitch recap. 

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

Mary entered Shark Tank Season 1, seeking $100,000 for 20% equity in her Sticky Note Holder invention. After her presentation, the sharks felt Mary’s product was derivative, so she left without securing a deal.

In terms of a Sticky Note Holder update, the company rebranded its name to “Flip-N-Note.” It struggled to gain traction but ultimately went out of business.

Shark	Result
Kevin O’Leary	No offer
Robert Herjavec	No offer
Kevin Harrington	No offer
Daymond John	No offer
Barbara Corcoran	No offer

Shark Tank Sticky Note Holder Pitch

• Entrepreneur: Mary Ellen Simonsen
• Business: Sticky Note Holders
• Ask: $100,000 for 20% equity
• Result:  No deal
• Sharks: None

Mary stepped into Shark Tank with confidence, seeking a $100,000 investment for a 20% stake in her brand, Sticky Note Holder.

She aimed to secure a strategic partnership to bring her innovative sticky note organizer to market.

The Sticky Note Holder is designed to improve organization for those who rely on sticky notes.

It attaches to the side of a laptop monitor, creating a dedicated space to keep important reminders and notes visible while working. 

This narrow plastic holder can store up to nine sticky notes and three photographs, and its adhesive ensures they stay in place.

The Sticky Note Holder folds inward when the laptop is closed, protecting the notes and minimizing bulk, making it highly portable.

This space-saving feature allows users to maintain a clutter-free workspace while still having the convenience of traditional sticky notes.

Despite a market flooded with millions of computers used daily, Mary struggled to convince the sharks of her product’s value.

She also admitted that she hadn’t sold a single unit of her sticky note holder. 

Things got worse when she revealed her plan to sell the holders for $10 each. The sharks were skeptical, and the atmosphere in the room indicated that Mary’s chances of securing a deal were slim.

Kevin O’Leary was concerned about her valuation and dropped out of the deal. 

Daymond John declined to invest, and Kevin Harrington saw no potential without sales or orders. 

Barbara Corcoran liked the product and believed it might sell for $10 on QVC, but without sales or a patent, she also opted out.

Robert Herjavec thought it was the worst product he’d seen, so he asked if she had spent any of her own money developing the product. 

When Mary said she had spent about $1,000, he remarked, “That’s the good news,” advising her not to waste any more time or money.

With that, he was the final shark to drop out, and Mary left the stage without a deal.

Let’s see what became of Mary’s business in our Sticky Note Holder update.

Shark Tank Sticky Note Holder Update

Since airing, the Sticky Note Holder has often been listed among the worst Shark Tank products. 

Our Sticky Note Holder update research found that Mary rebranded her product as “Flip-N-Note.” 

From our Sticky Note Holder research, we also found that Mary did not make any sales several months after her episode’s airing. 

Moreover, customers couldn’t purchase the product directly from the site, and she was still seeking investors.

At the time of writing, the website and social media pages are no longer active, and it appears the business is no longer in operation.

This will be our final Sticky Note Holder update.

For more on Shark Tank Season 1 Episode 2, be sure to check below:

• Crooked Jaw
• Lifebelt
• A Perfect Pear
• Classroom Jams

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