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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Fashion Tap – Fashion Social Media Network

Famous fashion blogger Amy Roiland introduces Fashion Tap, a new fashion based…

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Bright Wheel Daycare Management

Bright Wheel creator David Vasen envisioned an app that not only allowed…

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Brella Box – Umbrella Rental Service

People familiar with ZipCar or CitiBike will immediately get the concept behind…

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Inch Bug Products: My Drinky & Orbit Labels

For twelve years, Brenda Lee Feldman made Inch Bug a profitable, viable business.…

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Kid Runner – Pull-Along Stroller

Kid Runner inventor Will Warne hopes joggers, and Sharks, like his pull-along jogging…

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Miracles: The Show – by Jarret and Raja

Jarret Parker and Raja Rahman hope the Sharks will back their magic,…

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DripDrop – No Drip Ice Cream Cone Shield

DripDrop inventors, childhood pals and ice cream lovers turned entrepreneurs, Oliver Greenwald and…

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Pop Slate – Second Screen Phone Case

Pop Slate wants to change the way people look at the back…

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Frends Headphones

Professional snowboarder Keir Dillon and business partner Sheen Moaleman pitch Frends Headphones, their…

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Slyde Hand Boards for Body Surfing

Husband and wife team Steve Watts and Angela Ferendo hope the surf's…

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Pet Nostics – Pet Urinalysis App

Pet Nostics creator Stephen Chen is like most pet owners: he loves…

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Interview with Jason Neubauer from The CoolBox

I recently spoke with  Jason Neubauer, one of the inventors of The…

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The Cool Box – High Tech Tool Box

Cool Box inventors Chris Stoikos and Jason Neubauer are serial entrepreneurs who…

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TROBO – The Story Telling Robot

Robots aren't usually associated with plush toys, but entrepreneurs Jeremy Scheinberg and Chris…

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The NoPhone: Cure for Phone Addiction?

Advertising art directors Van Gould and Chris Sheldon created the NoPhone as…

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Pride Bites – Custom Pet Accessories

Sean Knecht and Steven Blustein, who present Pride Bites in Shark Tank…

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Luminoodle Basecamp

Luminoodle Basecamp is the latest innovation from the folks at Power Practical.…

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Green Pesticides for Pets – Wondercide

Stephanie Boone's dog, Luna, almost died using a chemical, commercial flea control product.…

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Smart Vending Machine – Vengo

Steven Bofill and Brian Shimmerlik want their smart vending machine to go…

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The Good Promise – Organic Smoothies and Sauces

Karen Posada started The Good Promise to make snacks that were "nutritious,…

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The Beer Blizzard – Best Invention of Season 7?

Is the Beer Blizzard the best invention of season 7 so far?…

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Illumi Bowl – Toilet Bowl Light

When Matt Alexander created Illumi Bowl, he didn't think he'd be quitting…

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Beloved Pizza Shirts

Beloved shirts founder Jeremiah Robison grew up in the clothing business. He…

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Innovation Pet Toys

Tim Taft and Victoria Coopman have over 30 years combined experience in…

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Crodwfunded Beer – Mob Craft Beer

Mob Craft beer co-founder Henry Schwartz knew he wanted to start a micro…

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