Husband and wife team Steve Watts and Angela Ferendo hope the surf’s up in the Shark Tank when they pitch Slyde Hand Boards in episode 710. Watts first used food trays strapped to his hands to get more speed and control while body surfing as a kid. That little body surfing “hack” became a business […]
Pet Nostics – Pet Urinalysis App
April 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Pet Nostics creator Stephen Chen is like most pet owners: he loves his pet and he wants to keep it healthy. While regular trips to the veterinarian are a must, Chen created a pet urinalysis app to allow pet owners to perform their own “check up” when they have concerns. Chen pitches his patented solution […]
Interview with Jason Neubauer from The CoolBox
April 6, 2016 by 3 Comments
I recently spoke with Jason Neubauer, one of the inventors of The CoolBox, which airs in Shark Tank episode 728. It’s a hectic time for Jason, who’s expecting his first child any day now! Add that life-changing event to the whirlwind of activity that surrounds a Shark Tank appearance, and you can imagine Jason is […]
The Total Tie Keep: Totally Unprepared
April 6, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Dwight Littlejohn, creator of The Total Tie Keep, had a commanding presence walking into the Shark Tank. As a federal agent, he exuded confidence when explaining the inspiration behind his clever tie-keep product. The Sharks loved his product and they were clearly impressed by Dwight. Why did he leave the tank without a Shark investment? […]
The Cool Box – High Tech Tool Box
April 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Cool Box inventors Chris Stoikos and Jason Neubauer are serial entrepreneurs who wanted to make a tool box for the 21st Century. Along with co-founder Mike D’Agostini (who doesn’t appear on the show), the guys have a lot of construction experience behind them and they got sick of lugging around multiple items to job sites. […]
TROBO – The Story Telling Robot
April 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Robots aren’t usually associated with plush toys, but entrepreneurs Jeremy Scheinberg and Chris Harden seek to change that with TROBO, their story telling robot. They decided to create TROBO as a cuddly toy that educates kids with an accompanying story telling app. TROBO, through the app, reads STEM related stories to kids with the aspiration of […]
The NoPhone: Cure for Phone Addiction?
April 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Advertising art directors Van Gould and Chris Sheldon created the NoPhone as a “cure for phone addiction.” They fully acknowledge that the product is a novelty item, calling the business “the largest fake phone company in the world.” The accolades are pouring in: CNET called the NoPhone the “most useless gift since the Pet Rock,” […]
Pride Bites – Custom Pet Accessories
April 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Sean Knecht and Steven Blustein, who present Pride Bites in Shark Tank episode 728, love playing with their dogs. That’s why Blustein invented the custom pet accessories company – he was sick of cheap dog toys that fell apart after a few uses. He also wanted to create something a bit edgier than the standard, […]
Luminoodle Basecamp
March 28, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Luminoodle Basecamp is the latest innovation from the folks at Power Practical. Back in season 5, Mark Cuban invested in the business when they presented the Power Pot – their thermo-electric generator that charges electronic devices with heat. Since then, they’ve continued to innovate with new products and new ways of bringing them to market. Last year, […]
Green Pesticides for Pets – Wondercide
March 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Stephanie Boone’s dog, Luna, almost died using a chemical, commercial flea control product. Instead of putting her down, she did some research and started creating green pesticides for pets as an alternative to the harsh chemicals available in many pet stores and veterinarian offices. Her dog got better and before long, she and business partner Laura […]
