Rob Merlino

Entrepreneur, auteur, raconteur. Rob Merlino is a blogger and writer who enjoys the Shark Tank TV show and Hot Dogs. A father of five who freelances in a variety of publications, Rob has a stable of websites including Shark Tank Blog, Hot Dog Stories, Rob Merlino.com and more.
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BirdDogs Let Men “Go Commando”

Peter Baldwin got the idea for BirdDogs while experiencing a wedgie on…

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Kickstarting The Comfy

Brian and Michael Speciale hope to start their business in the Tank…

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The Rok Blok Portable Record Player

Rok Blok inventor Logan Riley hopes to resurrect the golden age of…

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Mid-Century Modern Christmas Trees

Modern Christmas Trees were originally envisioned by Lawrence “Bud” Stoecker, the grand…

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Fix the Fake with a Christmas Tree Hugger

Christmas Tree Hugger inventor Ryan Kenny always took Christmas very seriously. As…

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Mush Oatmeal – Breakfast on the go

When most people think of oatmeal, they don't envision what Mush oatmeal…

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Everly Well Home Health Test Kits

Julia Cheek created Everly Well home health test kits to take the…

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CocoTaps Coconut Drill

Vincent Zaldivar likes coconut water so much, he invented a tool, called…

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The Hater App

Brendan Alper created the Hater app to help people connect. Most dating…

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Slumber Kins Cuddly Toys With a Purpose

Kelly Oriard and Callie Christensen created Slumber Kins to help kids. The…

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Reely Hooked Fish Dip

Reely Hooked Fish Dip is the creation of Steven Markley and James…

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Pronto Bev Instant Wine Chiller

Alexander Simone hopes he has more success pitching Pronto Bev to the…

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Cut Buddy Home Hair Cut Helper

Cut Buddy inventor Joshua Esnard made the first version of his hot…

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Smart Gurlz STEM Dolls

Sharmi Albrechtsen created Smart Gurlz when she built a toy for her…

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Robin Robotic Lawn Mower

The Robin Robotic Lawn Mower wants to change the face of lawn…

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Gryp Mat Tool Tray

Gryp Mat inventor Tom Burden simply got tired of dropping his tools while…

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DNASimple Helps you “Sell” Your DNA

Oliver Noel's DNASimple hopes to capitalize on the growing market for DNA…

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BrilliantPad Picks up Pooches’ Poop

BrilliantPad creator Alan Cook is a talented entrepreneur. He not only invented the…

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Glove Stix Gets the Stink Out

Krista Woods invented Glove Stix because she got tired of being invited…

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Get in the Game With Hoop Maps

Hoop Maps is the second app appearing in Shark Tank episode 914.…

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Tip or Pay – Bravo

Husband and wife team Dr. Hector Rodriguez and Maria Luna found it…

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Snoofy Bee Clean Hands Changing Pad

Amy and Michael Perry got so sick of wrestling their kids while…

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Snarky Teas – Drink Your Feelings

Jenni-Lyn Williams created Snarky Teas after she was inspired by her daughter…

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No Mo Stache Portable Wax Treatment

Jennifer Paschall and Gita Vasseghi tout No Mo Stache as a simple,…

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Sleep Better With Dream Pad

If you like to fall asleep to music, Dream Pad makes it…

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