Business Listings

Scratch and Grain Baking Company Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • January 8, 2015

Oregon “momtrepreneurs” Leah Tutin and Taya Geiger hope to get some scratch from a Shark when the pitch Scratch and Grain Baking Company, their gourmet cookie baking kits, in Shark…

Vestpakz Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • January 8, 2015

Highlights Michael Wooley pitches Vestpakz, a backpack-vest hybrid, on Shark Tank, representing his daughter Christen’s invention Vestpakz secured a licensing deal with Eastsport and is sold in Walmart stores Despite…

Doorman Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • December 29, 2014

Highlights Zander Adell pitched Doorman, a scheduled package delivery service, on Shark Tank. Aimed to solve the problem of missed or stolen packages by offering scheduled delivery times. Secured a…

Coffee Meets Bagel Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • December 29, 2014

The Kang sisters,Ā Aram, Da Woon, and Soo, pitch Coffee Meets Bagel, their dating app that leverages people’s Facebook friends, in Shark Tank episode 611. Coffee meets Bagel operates on the…

Bantam Bagels Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • December 29, 2014

Highlights Nick and Elyse Oleksak pitch Bantam Bagels, seeking $275,000 for 11% equity, and secure a deal with Lori Greiner for $275,000 for 25%. Bantam Bagels, mini cream cheese-filled bagels,…

Skinny Shirt Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • December 29, 2014

Highlights Julie Kalimian pitched Skinny Shirt on Shark Tank, seeking $100,000 for 20% equity. Skinny Shirt combines the comfort of a camisole with the look of a full-collared shirt. Despite…

Q Flex Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • December 8, 2014

Mother/daughter team Andrea and Hong Cao hope the Sharks put Q Flex,Ā their “Personal Acupressure System,” into their stockings for Christmas when they pitch the product in episode 614. Ā The Q…

Hoppy Paws Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • November 28, 2014

Hoppy Paws offers holiday-themed stamping kits for kids. Entrepreneur Trina Barkouras appeared on Shark Tank to pitch her business. Trina Barkouras hoped the Sharks would bite on the business she…

Mensch on a Bench Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • November 28, 2014

Former toy marketing executive turned entrepreneur, Neal Hoffman, pitches the Jewish answer to the Elf on a Shelf – Mensch on a Bench – in episode 614, the season six…

EveDrop Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • November 28, 2014

Highlights Nathan Shaffer presents EveDrop, a sliding plastic fastener system designed to keep Christmas lights hanging year-round, eliminating the need to hang and remove them annually. EveDrop faced initial challenges…

Zipz Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • November 24, 2014

Highlights Andrew McMurray presents Zipz Wine, single-serving wine in a recyclable plastic wine glass, on Shark Tank Zipz Wine offers four varieties and has sold $130,000 in licensing fees with…

SWAG Essentials Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • November 24, 2014

Lydia Evans pitches SWAG Essentials (short for Soaps Washes And Grooming Essentials), her line of grooming and skin care products for men, in Shark Tank episode 613. Evans created the…

Gameday Couture Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • November 24, 2014

Highlights Gameday Couture offers licensed collegiate apparel designed specifically for female fans, featuring stylish and fashionable pieces beyond traditional team jerseys. The company secured a $500,000 deal with Mark Cuban…

Biaggi Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • November 24, 2014

Biaggi, a luggage that keeps your belongings nicely packed outdoors and indoors. The bags are designed to make storage easier than ever before. These bags fold flat, you can store…

Magic Cook Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • November 7, 2014

Sharon Yu pitches The Magic Cook, a line of cooking containers, in Shark Tank episode 612. The Magic Cook is a plastic vessel with a stainless steel insert. Water goes…

The Kitchen Safe Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • November 7, 2014

Highlights David Krippendorf and Ryan Tseng present The Kitchen Safe, a time-locking container for food and other items, on Shark Tank. They seek $100,000 for 5% equity to expand their…

Off the Cob Tortilla Chips Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • November 7, 2014

Highlights Cameron Sheldrake pitched Off the Cob Tortilla Chips, seeking $100,000 for 15% equity, highlighting the use of sweet corn for a unique and flavorful chip. Despite the Sharks appreciating…

EarthLog Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • November 6, 2014

Highlights Tom Sanetti pitched Earthlog, a green fire log made from recycled paper and scrap candle wax, on Shark Tank episode 612. Earthlog burns longer and hotter, smells better, and…

Heidi Ho Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • November 5, 2014

Vegan Chef Heidi Lovig hopes the Sharks likeĀ Heidi Ho, her line of vegan cheeses, when she pitches her company in episode 610. Lovig is a Cordon Bleu trained chef who…

Storm Stoppers Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • November 4, 2014

John Smith, founder and inventor of Storm Stoppers, “the plywood alternative” for covering windows in hurricanes and severe weather, hopes he can weather the storm in the Shark Tank in…