The Jung brothers – Eugene and Michael – started Pips & Bounce out of their life-long love of ping pong. They grew up playing in their basement with family and friends, but after they left home to start careers, their access to ping pong dwindled, but their love of the game was still strong. As […]
Shark Tank Returns to Friday Night
February 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
When Shark Tank first became a big hit in season three, it aired on Friday night. A few years back, ABC switched it to Sunday night – a move I didn’t like. Sunday nights are for football, Game of Thrones and Outlander (in that order) in my house, so having yet another viewing “commitment” thrown […]
Shark Tank Greatest of All Time
February 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
ABC NEWS is producing a Shark Tank “Greatest of All Time” Shark Tank special. It will air Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 10 PM as a special edition of 20/20. The special features the biggest money making businesses in the Tank over the past eleven seasons. There will be interviews with the Sharks and a […]
Genius Juice – Ready to Drink Coconut Smoothies
January 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Alex Bayer started Genius Juice back in 2014 to eat healthier. He became a “smoothie-holic” to avoid unhealthy junk food. When he tried his first coconut smoothie, he thought it was “GENIUS,” hence the name of the company. and Kickstarted it forward in May, 2015 with $15,375. His smoothies were very popular and he had […]
Ka-Pop – Ancient Grain Chips
January 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Dustin Finkel invented Ka-Pop chips because he’s a fitness nut who loves to eat. Eating right isn’t always easy, especially when you’re craving chips, but what if the chips were healthy? Dustin asked himself the same question and started experimenting with ancient grain sorghum to make his Ka Pop Chips. At first he just made […]
Ready, Set, Food – Food Allergy Prevention for Babies
January 14, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Doctors Katie Marks-Cogan and Andrew Leitner founded Ready, Set, Food after they had their own experiences with food allergy prevention with their own kids. Dr. Marks-Cogan was very attentive about introducing allergenic foods (milk, eggs, peanuts) to her child, but she didn’t like the hassle of measuring and hoping the kid would eat everything. Dr. […]
RapidRope – Rope in a Can
January 14, 2020 by 1 Comment
Geanie and Chris Rogers invented RapidRope to make hauling rope around more convenient. When you go out hiking, hunting, fishing, boating or any other outdoor activity, you might want to bring some rope along. You never know what you’re going to need it for, but rest assured if you don’t bring any with you, you […]
Haitian Black Castor Oil by Kreyol Essence
January 9, 2020 by 2 Comments
When Yve-Car Momperousse was a little girl, her mother would put Haitian Black Castor Oil in her hair when it got damaged. Whether her hair tore, got frizzed out or even got damaged by harsh chemicals or heat, a little bit of mom’s “magic oil” would fix up her hair. When Yve-Car was all grown […]
Wise Pocket Products – Socks With Pockets
January 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Wise Pockets inventor and founder Sofia Overton isn’t like most 13 year olds. Most 13 year olds don’t start a business and pitch it on Shark Tank! Sofia is a young lady with a lot of drive and a heart. She started making Wise Pocket Products – socks with pockets – after watching her cousin […]
Wanna Date – Date Spread
January 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Melissa Bartow didn’t go off to NYU to start a date spread business, but that’s what she ended up doing. She loves eating fruit and somebody gave her a date to try her freshman year; she LOVED them. Dates are practically a superfood as they’re packed with minerals, fiber and “good” carbs. After her first […]
