Business Listings

LifeBelt Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • March 8, 2015

Highlights Robert Allison introduced Life Belt, a patented product that prevents a car from starting unless the seat belt is buckled. The idea was inspired by the loss of a…

Sticky Note Holder (Flip-n-Notes) Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • March 7, 2015

Mary Ellen Simonsen comes to episode 102 of the Shark Tank with her idea, called Attached Notes, or Flip-n-Notes, for organizing sticky notes. Her product attaches to the side of…

Classroom Jams Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • March 7, 2015

Highlights Marc Furigay introduces Classroom Jams, a music-based educational tool aimed at enhancing student engagement with Shakespearean literature. He seeks $250,000 for 10% equity but retains full control over the…

iCPooch Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • March 5, 2015

14-year-old Brooke Martin, along with her CEO, James Pelland, pitches iCPooch, a device that lets pet owners feed and chat with their dog remotely, in Shark Tank episode 628. Martin…

Naja Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • March 4, 2015

Entrepreneur Catalina Girald, a self-professed “Nueva Latina,” pitches Naja (pronounced NIGH- YAH), her line of luxury lingerie at fair prices, in Shark Tank episode 621. Catalina, who just started Naja…

Cornucopia Express Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • March 3, 2015

Highlights Dr. Geoffrey Broderick and his daughter Christina Broderick introduce Cornucopia Express, a pet food supplement designed to extend the life of pets by up to 50%. They seek $300,000…

Gayla Bentley Fashion Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • March 3, 2015

Highlights Gayla Bentley pitches her high-end fashion line for plus-sized women, seeking $250,000 for 20% equity. After negotiations, Bentley secures a deal with Daymond John and Barbara Corcoran for $250,000…

Treasure Chest Pets Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • March 3, 2015

Lisa Lloyd brings her Treasure Chest Pets to the Shark Tank in episode 108, after being invited to audition for the show. She had previously presented her products on Pitchmen,…

Throx Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • March 3, 2015

Edwin Heaven comes to episode 108 of the Shark Tank to pitch his Throx. He believes that he has the answer to the eternal mystery and frustration of missing socks…

Washed Up Hollywood Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • March 3, 2015

Highlights Danon Beres, son of famous belt-maker Al Beres, introduces Washed Up Hollywood, a line of stylish belts and buckles. Beres seeks $500,000 for 25% equity but faces criticism from…

Kalyx Technologies Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • February 26, 2015

Highlights Kimberly Cayce, a former professional golfer, presents Kalyx Technologies, her line of activity-specific athletic bras, seeking $120,000 for 20% equity. The bras feature a “patentable” power sling insert designed…

Notehall Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • February 26, 2015

Highlights DJ Stephan and Sean Conway pitch Notehall, a website that allows students to upload and download class notes, seeking $90,000 for 10% equity on Shark Tank. After a bidding…

Boogie Box Fitness Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • February 26, 2015

Highlights Dede Barbanti-Parra and Kathy Lamm introduce Boogie Box Fitness, a workout program combining dance and martial arts, seeking $700,000 for 70% equity on Shark Tank. Despite a high-energy demonstration…

Soy-Yer-Dough Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • February 26, 2015

Highlights Sawyer Sparks introduces Soy-Yer-Dough, a wheat-free modeling dough designed for children with celiac disease. Sparks seeks $125,000 for 25% equity and impresses the Sharks with a patented formula and…

The Funhouse Project Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • February 26, 2015

Highlights Todd Robbins and David Adamovich propose a 25,000 square foot entertainment venue in Times Square, New York, featuring various attractions similar to a street fair. They demonstrate their talents,…

Nubrella Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • February 26, 2015

Alan Kaufman comes to Shark Tank episode 110 with an answer for the outdated, awkward design of the traditional umbrella: the Nubrella. Kaufman’s sleek backpack style design allows for the…

Pillars of Slippers Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • February 26, 2015

Highlights Nicole Jones requests $150,000 for 15% equity to scale her in-home party and online shoe business, Pillars of Slippers, by franchising. The Sharks express skepticism due to the high…

Llama Brew Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • February 26, 2015

Highlights The Loughs request $125,000 for 10% equity in their company, Llama Brew, which produces organic fertilizer from llama manure. With only $4,000 in sales and a provisional patent, the…

Qubits Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • February 26, 2015

Highlights Mark Burginger pitches Qubits, seeking $90,000 for 51% equity, and secures a conditional deal with Daymond John, contingent on securing a toy manufacturing deal. Qubits offers a unique design,…

Send a Ball Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • February 26, 2015

Highlights Melissa Moroko and Michele Kapustka seek $86,000 for a 20% stake in their company, Send a Ball, which mails custom-printed rubber balls as gifts. Despite strong profit margins, the…