Shark Tank has been on our screens since 2009, and it’s given many starry-eyed entrepreneurs a shot at fame, fortune, and maybe even a multimillion-dollar business. It’s also introduced us to the drama of boardroom negotiations in front of a national audience. But the shining lights of TV can mask some pretty rocky roads that … Read more
Business pitches and investor drama—it doesn’t get more addictive than that. Shark Tank and Dragons’ Den are the heavyweights in the entrepreneurial reality TV space, and if you’re even remotely into startups, innovation, or just watching hopefuls get grilled over their profit margins, chances are you’ve caught an episode (or fifty) of one—or both. At first glance, they look … Read more
Few reality shows promise actual reality, especially when it comes to business success. But Shark Tank isn’t your typical reality show. The show has launched more than a handful of businesses into real-world success—though admittedly, a couple might make you question humanity’s collective judgment. Nevertheless, let’s talk straight about the most lucrative businesses that went … Read more