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Hells Bells Helmets Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • June 3, 2014

Highlights Marix Stone and Dr. Nancy Tanchel introduce Hells Bells Helmets, offering patented, custom-designed, 3-D sculpted motorcycle helmets that are DOT certified. They seek $500,000 for 20% equity, with a…

Romp n Roll Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • June 3, 2014

Highlights Michael and Babz Barnett introduce Romp n Roll, a kids’ activity center designed for children aged 3 months to 6 years, offering a mix of movement, music, and art…

The Chef in Black Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • June 3, 2014

Highlights Dorene Humason, also known as The Chef in Black, introduces her Jaden Chinese Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix, a gluten-free, all-natural product that can be used for salads, stir-fries,…

Foot Fairy Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • May 5, 2014

Highlights Dr. Sylvie Shapiro and Nicole Brooks pitched Foot Fairy, an iPad app for measuring kids’ shoe sizes, on Shark Tank. The Sharks were intrigued by the concept but had…

Baker’s Edge Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • May 5, 2014

Matt and Emily Griffin want to cook up an investment in their successful bake ware company, Baker’s Edge, in the Shark Tank season 5 finale. Matt came up with the…

Tie Not Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • May 3, 2014

Wayne Sikorcin and Scott Smith hope to tie up an investment from a Shark in episode 527 for their product called Tie Not. It’s a product that ties up water…

Mo’s Bows Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • April 16, 2014

Highlights 12-year-old Moziah Bridges pitched Mo’s Bows, his handcrafted bow tie business, asking for $50,000 for 20% equity. Although the Sharks loved his enthusiasm and business acumen, they didn’t offer…

Rugged Maniac Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • April 16, 2014

Highlights Bradford Scudder and Rob Dickens pitched Rugged Maniac on Shark Tank, seeking $1 million for 10% equity. Rugged Maniac offers a 3.1-mile obstacle course followed by a festival with…

Crio Bru Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • April 16, 2014

Highlights Jon Fortheringham and Dr. Eric Durtschi pitch Crio Bru, a roasted cocoa drink brewed like coffee, seeking $1 million for 10% equity. The Sharks are unimpressed with the product’s…

Cerebral Success Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • April 16, 2014

Highlights Trevor Hiltbrand presented Cerebral Success, a brain supplement designed to increase mental energy and overall alertness without caffeine. The supplement is marketed as a natural study aid, providing a…

Wine Doctor Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • April 16, 2014

Chase Hoyt and his father pitch their high-tech cork system, called Wine Doctor, in Shark Tank Episode 529. The Wine Doctor is a silicon cork and vacuum pump that removes…

Zoobean Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • April 13, 2014

Felix Brandon Lloyd and Jordan Lloyd Bookey, two Washington D.C. parents hope the Sharks like Zoobean, their system that curates kids books and apps according to a child’s interests. Felix,…

Ilumi Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • April 11, 2014

Highlights Beverly Vines-Haines and Charlotte Clary pitch Ice Chips, their sugar-free xylitol candy, seeking $250,000 for 15% equity on Shark Tank. After a bidding war among the Sharks, Beverly and…

Fort Magic Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • April 11, 2014

Highlights “Momtrepreneur” Erika Pope introduced Fort Magic, a versatile fort construction kit for kids, to the Sharks. Fort Magic kits allow for numerous fort configurations and encourage creative play and…

Taylor Robinson Music Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • April 4, 2014

Highlights Taylor Robinson seeks $100,000 for 10% equity in Taylor Robinson Music, a platform that connects students with professional musicians for personalized music lessons. Despite $450,000 in sales last year…

Quickstop Fire Sprinkler Tools Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • April 4, 2014

Firefighter and entrepreneur Matt Scarpuzzi hopes to ignite the Sharks and get an investment for hisĀ Quickstop Fire Sprinkler Tools in Shark Tank episode 524. Scarpuzzi designed the Quickstop Tools to…

Fun Time Express Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • April 4, 2014

Highlights Stan Krozel and Kevin Ullery seek $125,000 for 20% equity in The Fun Time Express, a high-end trackless electric train business operating in malls and tourist areas. With $900,000…

Power Pot Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • April 4, 2014

Highlights Caleb Light and David Toledo pitch Power Pot, seeking $250,000 for 10% equity and secure a deal with Mark Cuban for $250,000 for 12% equity plus 3% advisory shares.…

Kodiak Cakes Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • March 31, 2014

You must have heard many versions of Grandma’s recipe. Cameron Smith and Joel Clark walk onto Shark Tank with their grandfather’s hearty recipe. They bring over Kodiak Cakes, their line…

Monkey Mat Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • March 30, 2014

Highlights Courtney Turich and Christie Barany pitch Monkey Mat, a portable, easy-to-carry floor mat, seeking $100,000 for 30% equity on Shark Tank. After some negotiation, the entrepreneurs secure a deal…