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Invisiplug Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • January 3, 2014

Michael Barzman and Bryan O’Connell, co-founders of Invisiplug, have a new design twist on a ubiquitous piece of home electronics: the power strip. The product debuted in Lowes Home Improvement Stores…

Alaska Glacial Mud Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • January 3, 2014

Alaskan entrepreneur Lauren Padawer pitches her Alaska Glacial Mud Company to the Sharks in episode 514. The Alaska Glacial Mud Company is a line of mud masks and other skin care…

Bounce Boot Camp Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • January 2, 2014

Highlights Thomas Hill pitched Bounce Boot Camp on Shark Tank, seeking $30,000 for 20% equity. Bounce Boot Camp combines fitness with inflatable obstacle courses for kids. Despite initial interest, none…

Wall Rx Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • January 2, 2014

Highlights Dr. Jim Lewis presents Wall Rx, a drywall repair kit designed for easy DIY repairs, seeking $150,000 for 10% equity on Shark Tank. After multiple offers from the Sharks,…

Eyebloc Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • January 2, 2014

Eyebloc entrepreneur CJ Isakow sensed opportunity when news stories about webcams being hacked made the news. He saw the need for a simple webcam blocker – something better than a post-it…

Cashmere Hair Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • December 5, 2013

Two Beverly Hills bombshells, Melissa Barone and Rachel Bernstein, pitch Cashmere Hair, their line of  luxurious hair extensions for women, in Shark Tank episode 512 – the Shark Tank 2013 “Holiday Special.” Melissa,…

Lite-netics

By Rob Merlino • December 5, 2013

Shawn Genenbacher pitches Lite-netics in episode 512, the Shark Tank 2013 Holiday Special. Lite-netics is a new solution to a nagging problem: stringing up Christmas lights without hooks, wire, or…

Tipsy Elves Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • December 5, 2013

Evan Mendelsohn and Nicklaus Morton brought Tipsy Elves, the iconic and ubiquitous Ugly Christmas sweater, to the Shark Tank Season 5 Episode 12, the 2013 Shark Tank Holiday Special. The…

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 Season 5 Episode 12. Their goal is to schmooze the Sharks into helping them “bring…

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 ridiculous $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

Joe 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 socks 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…