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Shark Tank Star Robert Herjavec Says A Part-Time Job Made Him A Billionaire, Thanks To A Retail Mentor Who Taught Him How To Sell To The Wealthy
Thursday, June 12, 2025 - 6:58am | 533Tech billionaire and Shark Tank investor Robert Herjavec once credited a part-time retail job for equipping him with the tools that led to his eventual success in the world of business. What Happened: Speaking to Lewis Howes on a podcast in February, Herjavec shared his inspiring story. When he was...
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'Shark Tank' Poll Reveals Most Polarizing Star — Is It Mark Cuban?
Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 2:54pm | 857"Shark Tank" recently completed its 16th season, its last to feature longtime shark Mark Cuban who announced it would be his last season before it aired. A Benzinga survey shows where Cuban ranks among the most popular and least popular main "Shark Tank" judges. What Happened: Airing from Oct. 18...
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Slide Over Mark Cuban, There's A New Shark In The Pool: Could This Billionaire Be His Replacement On 'Shark Tank'?
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 7:11pm | 633Billionaire investor, entrepreneur and NBA team owner Mark Cuban announced that the 16th season of "Shark Tank" will be his last. With a new shark set to join the cast alongside Cuban in the 16th season, could the show be testing his replacement? What Happened: Cuban has been a staple on "Shark...
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Mark Cuban Calls Out Former Amazon Engineers For Common Startup Mistake On 'Shark Tank,' Resulting In Missed Opportunity
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - 2:24am | 763The co-founders of Boona, a showerhead startup, recently made a critical error on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” which led to them losing a potentially lucrative deal. What Happened: Despite achieving social media virality, gaining thousands of customers, and projecting $5 million in annual...
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Former Microsoft Employee Lands $300K Investment From Lori Greiner For Houseplant Health Startup 'Flora' On 'Shark Tank'
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - 1:34am | 769In a recent episode of ABC’s “Shark Tank,” Aabesh De, the founder of houseplant health company Flora, managed to secure a $300,000 investment by using shrewd negotiation tactics. What Happened: De, a former Microsoft employee, founded Flora in 2022. The company offers a soil meter...
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Mark Cuban's 'Shark Tank' Co-Stars Annoyed Him Into Investing In Austin-Based Company Offering Color-Changing Cat Litter: 'I'm So Tired Of This'
Monday, February 5, 2024 - 11:57pm | 665In a recent episode of “Shark Tank,” Ramon van Meer, the CEO and founder of Genius Litter, managed to secure a deal with Mark Cuban after a heated bidding war among the investors. Why It Matters: The Austin-based company, which offers color-changing cat litter to alert pet owners of...
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Mark Cuban Doesn't Understand Product, But Invests $400K In Company Because His Daughters Do
Friday, March 24, 2023 - 9:38am | 935This story is part of a new series of features on the subject of success, Benzinga Inspire. One of the Sharks featured on “Shark Tank” may have broken one of his investment rules with a recent Shark Tank deal. What Happened: Mark Cuban likes to invest in companies that have...
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Mark Cuban Praises Coffee Company Pitch On Shark Tank, Argues Against Kevin O'Leary, But Did He Get A Deal?
Saturday, March 4, 2023 - 12:09pm | 788On Shark Tank, entrepreneurs battle it out for investments in their companies. The entrepreneurs seek a certain amount of capital for a certain amount of equity in the company, which shows a valuation for the company. Two Sharks battled over the valuation of a coffee company recently, reflecting...
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The 3 Companies That Made A Deal During Shark Tank's Season 14 Live Premiere
Saturday, September 24, 2022 - 5:54pm | 767The newest season of ABC’s hit show “Shark Tank” kicked off last night with a new twist: a live episode where viewers were able to weigh in on whether or not the Sharks should take a deal. As you might expect, the season premiere featured some strong candidates. Kent Underwear The...
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3 Times The Shark Tank 'Sharks' Got it Wrong And These Startups Are Now Better Off Because Of It
Friday, April 22, 2022 - 12:38pm | 971On the hit television show, Shark Tank, entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to a panel of would-be investors (the sharks), who will provide capital and business acumen in exchange for equity in the entrepreneur’s company. The show gets its name from the fact that the “sharks” are all...