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Stem Center Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • October 15, 2015

Sisters Lavanya and Melissa JawaharlalĀ pitch Stem Center, their learning center concept where they teach Science, Technology, Engineering and Math through robotics using their “guided discovery” method of learning, in episode…

Rent Like a Champion Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • October 14, 2015

Drew Mitchell and Mike Doyle pitch Rent Like a Champion, a kind of AirBnB for college football fans, in Shark Tank episode 704. Back in 2006 (two years before AirBnB…

HotShot Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • October 14, 2015

Danny Grossfeld pitches HotShot, hot coffee in an aluminum can, to the Sharks in episode 704. HotShot, the first ready-to-drink hot beverage company in the USA, is the result of…

XCraft Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • October 10, 2015

Highlights JD Claridge and Charles Manning pitched X PlusOne, a high-speed drone, on Shark Tank. They showcased the drone’s innovative design, capable of flying up to 60 MPH and 10,000…

Three Jerks Beef Jerky Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • October 9, 2015

“Jerktrepreneurs” Daniel Fogelson and JordanĀ Barrocas want the Sharks to devour a piece of their business, Three Jerks Beef Jerky, in Shark Tank episode 705. What makes Three Jerks Beef Jerky…

Switch Witch Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • October 9, 2015

Rob Bouley and his sister-in-law,Ā Lara Spear Riley, pitch Switch Witch, their Halloween themed plush toy and accompanying storybook, in Shark Tank episode 705. The Switch Witch is a small plush…

The Skinny Mirror Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • October 9, 2015

Highlights Belinda Jasmine seeks $200,000 for 20% equity in The Skinny Mirror, a mirror designed to make people appear 5-10 pounds slimmer. The product uses a “slimming curve” to give…

Table 87 Coal Oven Pizza Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • October 9, 2015

Tom Cucco wants the Sharks to take a slice of his pizza shops, calledĀ Table 87 Coal Oven Pizza, in Shark Tank episode 706. Cucco opened the first Table 87 Coal…

Milk and Brookies Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • October 9, 2015

Marques Brooks, Jovon English, and Naimah Harris hope the Sharks have a sweet tooth when they pitch Milk and Brookies, their super popular, LA area treat business, in Shark Tank…

EZ Pee Z Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • October 8, 2015

“Dadtrepreneur” Brian Kleinschmidt hopes the Sharks like EZ Pee Z, his potty training toilet seat, in Shark Tank episode 706. EZ Pee Z is a regular toilet seat with a…

Dude Wipes Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • October 8, 2015

Sean Riley, Ryan Meegan, and Jeff Klimkowski, collectively known as “the Dudes,” entered Shark Tank Season 7 Episode 6. They pitched Dude Wipes, disposable wipes designed specifically for men, which was both…

ValPark Mobile Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • October 5, 2015

Highlights Wayne Johnson pitches ValPark Mobile, a parking payment app for the Washington DC area, in Shark Tank episode 703. Despite $270K in sales and a presence in 115 locations,…

Nerdwax Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • October 5, 2015

Highlights Don and Lydia Hejney pitched Nerdwax, a beeswax-based product preventing glasses from slipping, seeking $80,000 for 20% equity. Despite impressive sales and profits, the Sharks were concerned about the…

Two Guys Bow Tie Company Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • October 5, 2015

Adam Teague and Tim Paslay hope to strike a deal for their Two Guys Bow Tie Company, a business which makes bow ties and other men’s fashion accessories out of…

Foot Cardigan Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • October 5, 2015

Highlights Bryan DeLuca and Matt McClard pitch Foot Cardigan, a subscription-based sock company, on Shark Tank. They seek $250,000 for 10% equity to expand their operations. They secure a deal…

Splikity Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • September 28, 2015

Highlights Chad and Doug Clark pitch Splikity, a password management app, on Shark Tank Splikity offers military-grade encryption and syncs data across all devices Despite $55,000 in sales from a…

O’Dang Hummus Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • September 27, 2015

Ā Jesse Wolfe, the creator of O’Dang Hummus, looks for a Shark to taste his wares and invest in Shark Tank episode 702. Wolfe says he wants O’Dang Hummus to be…

Mikki Bey Eyelash Extensions Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • September 27, 2015

Highlights Mikki Bey pitched her luxury eyelash extension business, seeking $300,000 for 20% equity. Despite growing sales and a focus on expanding her training workshops, the Sharks felt the business…

Loliware Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • September 27, 2015

Highlights Chelsea Briganti and Leigh Ann Tucker pitch Loliware, edible cups made from vegetable gelatin, on Shark Tank. They seek $150,000 for 15% equity to help scale their business. They…

Acton Skates and Scooters Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • September 15, 2015

Highlights Peter Treadway pitched Acton, his company that manufactures “rocket skates” and M Scooters, on Shark Tank. He started Acton with two successful Kickstarter campaigns, raising over $600,000. Acton achieved…