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Hanukkah Tree Topper Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • December 2, 2013

Morri and Marina Chowalki, an interfaith couple pitch the Hanukkah Tree Topper in Shark Tank episode 512. Their goal is to schmooze the Sharks into helping them ā€œbring cultures together…

FoHawx

By Rob Merlino • November 30, 2013

Highlights Jocelyn Fine and Kelly Dineen introduced Fohawx, colorful safety helmet accessories, on Shark Tank. The accessories were inspired by Jocelyn’s daughter and are available on Amazon, Walmart, and Toys…

SpiritHoods Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • November 30, 2013

SpiritHoods Highlights SpiritHoods founders pitched their trendy faux fur hats on Shark Tank, seeking $450,000 for 15%. Despite impressive sales, the Sharks had reservations. Left the Tank without a deal,…

Virtuix Omni Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • November 30, 2013

Jan Goetgeluk brings some virtual reality to the reality TV hit Shark Tank when he introduces the Sharks to Virtuix Omni on December 6. The Virtuix Omni raised a ridiculousĀ $1,109,351…

Bubba Q Boneless Baby Back Ribs Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • November 30, 2013

Journeyman NFL defensive lineman Al “Bubba” Baker feeds the Sharks with some of his Bubba Q Boneless Baby Back Ribs in Season 5 Episode 11. Baker, whose NFL career spanned…

Chocomize Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • November 9, 2013

JoeĀ Dauenhauer has a sweet pitch for the Sharks as he introduces Chocomize, his custom chocolate bar business in episode 511 on November 22. The business started in 2009 when Dauenhauer…

PurseCase Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • November 9, 2013

Highlights Jenn Deese and Kelley Coughlan pitched PurseCase on Shark Tank, seeking $55,000 for 12% equity. PurseCase combines a cell phone case with storage for essentials like credit cards and…

Grace and Lace Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • November 9, 2013

Husband and wife entrepreneurs Melissa and Rick Hinnant bring Grace and Lace knee-high boot socksĀ to the Shark Tank in episode 511. Melissa first got the idea in 2011 when she…

Yubo Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • November 9, 2013

Highlights Paul and Cyndi Pedrazzi present Yubo, a customizable and eco-friendly kids’ lunch box system, on Shark Tank Yubo offers dishwasher-safe containers and interchangeable face plates for personalization Robert Herjavec…

DoorBot Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • November 8, 2013

Highlights Jamie Siminoff pitches DoorBot, a smart doorbell, on Shark Tank. Despite impressive sales, no Sharks invest. DoorBot undergoes a major transformation and achieves a stunning success story. Overview Category…

Magic Moments Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • November 8, 2013

Highlights The founders seek $500,000 for 15% equity in Magic Moments. The app allows users to create and design products from their photos and sell them through the Magic Moments…

Surprise Ride Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • November 8, 2013

Highlights Donna and Rosy Khalife seek $110,000 for 10% equity in Surprise Ride, a subscription service that delivers themed educational activity boxes for kids. Despite offering personalized boxes and having…

Slawsa Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • November 2, 2013

Highlights Julie Busha pitched Slawsa, a unique blend of coleslaw, mustard, and salsa, to the Sharks, seeking to expand its presence beyond the 4,000+ supermarkets where it was already sold.…

Schulzies Bread Pudding Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • October 29, 2013

Highlights Sarah Schulz pitches Schulzies Bread Pudding, seeking $160,000 for 20% equity. She introduces her business, featuring various flavors and a successful Venice Beach store. Sharks express concern over the…

Bellybuds Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • October 28, 2013

Highlights Curtis Williams and Matt Von Waaden presented Bellybuds, a pre-natal speaker system that plays music and sounds for fetuses at safe sound levels. They sought $500,000 for 12.5% equity…

PetPaint Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • October 28, 2013

Highlights PetPaint offers colored spray for dogs, including stencil kits, and is veterinarian tested and non-toxic. Despite the Sharks’ concerns about novelty and inventory, the product found success in national…

Paparazzi Proposals Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • October 28, 2013

James Ambler introduces Paparazzi Proposals, a pre-engagement photography service, in Shark Tank episode 508. His service let’s guys photograph and capture the moment they propose to their bride-to-be. Paparazzi Proposals…

Ten Thirty One Productions Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • October 14, 2013

Highlights Melissa Carbone seeks $2 million for 10% equity in Ten Thirty One Productions, a company specializing in haunted attractions like the LA Haunted Hayride and Horror Campouts. With $1.8…

FiberFix Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • October 14, 2013

Spencer Quinn and Eric Child pitch FiberFix in Shark Tank episode 509 on October 25, 2013. Their invention, FiberFix, is a super-strong repair tape that’s 100 times stronger than duct…

Elephant Chat Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • October 14, 2013

Highlights Elephant Chat is a conversation tool designed to help couples address difficult topics by revealing a stuffed elephant. Jason and Amanda Adams created the product to facilitate communication in…