Shark Tank Trippie App Update 2026

Traveling for basketball games left Ryan Diew stranded in unfamiliar airports with limited information. Frustrated by the lack of an app to help him navigate and find necessities, Ryan decided to create Trippie, a solution to streamline airport experiences for frequent travelers like himself. Do the sharks think this airport app is needed to help people navigate airports? Let’s find out in our Trippie App update and pitch recap.

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

Ryan Diew presented his innovative app on Shark Tank, hoping to secure a $100,000 investment for 10% equity. Despite his high hopes, the sharks weren’t convinced, and Ryan left without a deal.

In terms of a Trippie App update, undeterred, Ryan channeled his frustration into action, taking Trippie to new heights. The app is now a fixture in major US airports and has expanded to international locations as well. Trippie’s success story continues, with the company reaching $3 million in total revenue.

Shark	Result
Mark Cuban	No offer
Lori Greiner	No offer
Mark Cuban	No offer
Robert Herjavec	No offer
Barbara Corcoran	No offer

Shark Tank Trippie App Pitch

Entrepreneur: Ryan Diew
Business: An app that helps you navigate airports, especially looking at food items.
Ask: $100,000 for 10% equity
Result: No deal
Shark: None

Ryan enters Shark Tank seeking an investment of $100,000 in exchange for 10% equity in Trippie.

To vividly illustrate the problem his product solves, Ryan takes a unique approach. He verbally reenacts a typical airport experience, highlighting the confusion and challenges travelers often face.

In his pitch to the sharks, Ryan shared his personal journey that led him to create his product. He revealed that while in school, he was passionate about both basketball and entrepreneurship.

He explained how he devoted a significant portion of his winter break in 2015-2016 to developing the app.

Balancing demanding academic studies, managing his business, and maintaining a rigorous practice schedule with the Colgate basketball team left him with a very busy schedule.

Recognizing his potential beyond the court, he decided to participate in a business showcase at Colgate University, which was similar to “Shark Tank” and he emerged victorious.

This win secured him $32,000 in funding, which he invested into developing the Trippie mobile app.

Ryan highlighted Trippie’s user-friendly features designed to simplify airport navigation. The app provides clear access to essential information like departure gates, restaurants, and shops.

Trippie is designed to simplify airport navigation by providing detailed flight information, interactive airport maps, and a convenient feature that allows you to order food directly to your gate.

Available on both Android and iOS devices, Trippie caters to a wide range of travelers. Additionally, the app’s intuitive design ensures ease of use for people of all technical backgrounds.

Ryan emphasized the importance of user feedback in shaping the app’s features, such as real-time updates, which leverage the vast data available from platforms like Google.

He expressed his hope that Trippie would yield better returns than his involvement in the basketball program. Despite dedicating over 40 hours a week to practice, he played only one minute during the 2015-16 season.

Trippie is currently available at the top ten busiest airports in the US, and Ryan has ambitious plans for expansion. He envisions Trippie becoming a global resource for travelers, guiding them through airports around the world.

To achieve this goal, Ryan seeks a shark partnership. Their expertise and investment would be instrumental in expanding Trippie to new airports. Additionally, funding would help cover ongoing operational costs, such as server maintenance.

After Ryan is done with his pitch, he explains that the app leverages Google Maps’ technology as its base, ensuring a familiar and user-friendly experience for travelers.

At the time of the pitch, the app was still in its early stages, with just 179 users.

Lori Greiner liked Ryan’s idea. She felt the app had a lot of potential, but it was just too early, so she dropped out of the deal.

Ryan responded by saying he didn’t have a “rich uncle” to fund his dreams. This comment didn’t go well with some of the sharks, as it seemed to have created some tension.

Irritated by Ryan’s comment, Robert Herjavec stressed the importance of building value before seeking investment. He, too, exited the deal.

Guest shark Rohan Oza was also caught off guard by the comment, and he’s out of the deal as well.

Barbara Corcoran expressed concerns about Trippie’s early stage, suggesting it wasn’t quite a fully formed business yet. She politely declined to invest.

At this point, Ryan was clearly discouraged. However, he received more constructive feedback from Mark Cuban.

Mark advised him to focus on building value and demonstrating potential rather than self-promotion. He ultimately exited the deal as well.

How did Ryan handle the shark’s rejection? Let’s find out in our Trippie App update.

Shark Tank Trippie App Update

Based on our research, Ryan found success with Trippie despite the sharks’ initial reservations. Shortly after airing, the app quickly expanded to 18 new airports in major international locations like Frankfurt, Sydney, and Tokyo.

By May 2019, Trippie’s reach had grown to 120 airports worldwide. The app’s core functionality targeted a specific need: navigating busy US airports.

These airports handle a significant portion of US air travel, making Trippie valuable for domestic travelers.

Unfortunately, the global COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted travel in 2020, leading to decreased app usage.

Thankfully, with travel restrictions easing in 2023, Trippie has seen a resurgence and is currently generating around $3 million in annual revenue.

Our Trippe App update also found that Ryan now works full-time as a Partner and Entrepreneur in Residence at Base Ventures, a firm that invests in promising technology companies.

We are glad to call this Trippie update a success.

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Before you go, be sure to check out our Shark Tank Season 9 page for more updates.

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Andrew is a lifelong fan of Shark Tank and an entrepreneur at heart. He started Shark Tank Recap because he wanted a single place to track what happens to the companies, founders, and deals after they air on TV. With a sharp eye for business insights and a passion for all things Shark Tank, Andrew makes sure every recap is accurate, engaging, and fun.