At Least 10 Have Come Before You
“The producers of the ABC reality series Shark Tank are on a nationwide search to discover the next successful (and possibly wealthy) entrepreneurs, inventors, businesspersons, creators and innovators,” ABC says on its Shark Tank website. “In each episode, budding entrepreneurs are given the unprecedented chance to make their business grow immediately.”
Go on.
“Whether you just have a fantastic idea, are a start up or already operating successfully and looking to expand, if you feel you have a lucrative business or product and could use financial backing, then Shark Tank is just the show for you. Casting is looking for entrepreneurs who can pitch their breakthrough business concepts, products, properties and services to moguls in hopes of landing investment funds. If selected, five self-made, brilliant but tough investors (the Sharks) could be willing to part with their own hard-earned cash to give you the funding you need to jumpstart your venture. But the Sharks aren’t just out to invest; they too have a goal – to own a piece.
“Your business or product should be top-notch and something the Sharks will really want to sink their teeth into. It might even spark a bidding war between them. Who knows? You could be the fortunate entrepreneur who gets the Sharks to reveal their true level of interest and to bid up the price of your investment!
“Apply now for your chance to enter the Shark Tank and see if your idea is good enough for a Shark investment.”
When: Friday, May 11
Where: Embassy Suites – Chicago Lakefront
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Parking Validated: No.
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Among previous Chicago contestants:
Who: Patrick McCarthy (St. Charles, actually)
Product/Company: Liquid Money
Deal or No Deal: No deal.
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Who: Mike Szymczak (Sauganash)
Product/Company: OrigAudio
Deal or No Deal: Deal.
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Who: Kim Preis (Lakeview)
Product/Company: Samson Martin
Deal or No Deal: No deal.
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Who: Brian Duggan (Chicago/NU biz grad)
Product/Company: JumpForward
Deal or No Deal: Deal.
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Who: Jonathan Miller (Chicago/NU biz grad)
Product/Company: Element Bars
Deal or No Deal: Deal.
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Who: Steve Gadlin (Chicago)
Product/Company: I Want To Draw A Cat For You
Deal or No Deal: Deal.
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Who: Scott Jordan (Idaho via Chicago)
Product/Company: Technology Enabled Clothing
Deal or No Deal: No deal.
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Who: Nicole Jones (Bronzeville)
Product/Company: Sensual Steps Shoe Salon/Pillars of Slippers
Deal or No Deal: No deal.
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Who: Michele Kapustka, Melisa Moroko (Jefferson Park)
Product/Company: SendABall
Deal or No Deal: No deal.
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Comments welcome.
Posted on May 10, 2012