1. The Dollar Shave Club
In 2012, Dollar Shave Club founder Michael Dubin appeared on Shark Tank and walked away with a $1 million investment from Mark Cuban. The company has since become a major player in the razor industry, with over 3 million members.
What You Can Learn:
1. Have a clear and concise pitch.
2. Be prepared to answer tough questions.
3. Know your numbers.
4. Have a solid business model.
5. Be ready to scale.
2. Bantam Bagels
In 2014, Bantam Bagels founders Elyse Kroll and Nick Meyer appeared on Shark Tank and walked away with a $275,000 investment from Barbara Corcoran. The company has since become a major player in the bagel industry, with over $1 million in sales.
What You Can Learn:
1. Have a unique product.
2. Be prepared to answer tough questions.
3. Know your numbers.
4. Have a solid business model.
5. Be ready to scale.
3. GrooveBook
In 2013, GrooveBook founder Brian Shimmerlik appeared on Shark Tank and walked away with a $150,000 investment from Mark Cuban. The company has since been acquired by Shutterfly.
What You Can Learn:
1. Have a clear and concise pitch.
2. Be prepared to answer tough questions.
3. Know your numbers.
4. Have a solid business model.
5. Be ready to scale.
4. Scrub Daddy
In 2013, Scrub Daddy founder Aaron Krause appeared on Shark Tank and walked away with a $200,000 investment from Lori Greiner. The company has since become a major player in the cleaning industry, with over $50 million in sales.
What You Can Learn:
1. Have a unique product.
2. Be prepared to answer tough questions.
3. Know your numbers.
4. Have a solid business model.
5. Be ready to scale.
5. Wicked Good Cupcakes
In 2013, Wicked Good Cupcakes founders Tracey Noonan and Danielle Desroches appeared on Shark Tank and walked away with a $75,000 investment from Barbara Corcoran.
