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October 13, 2021
'Shark Tank' judges buy stake in Philly-based KIN Apparel during Season 13 premiere
KIN Apparel, a Philadelphia company that makes satin-lined hoodies, was featured on the Season 13 premiere of "Shark Tank." Two judges offered $200,000 for a 30% stake in the company. The money will allow the company to to increase inventory, find a third-party fulfillment center and hire a dedicated customer service rep.
August 29, 2021
Kevin Hart to appear as guest on upcoming season of 'Shark Tank'
Kevin Hart will make a guest appearance on the 13th season of "Shark Tank," which premieres at 8 p.m. Oct. 8 on ABC. Hart, a North Philly native, will join reoccurring sharks Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John and Kevin O’Leary in hearing pitches from budding entrepreneurs on the reality television show. Other Season 13 guest sharks include Emma Grede, Peter Jones and Nirav Tolia.
May 12, 2021
Delco's 'Dino Don' Lessem to appear on 'Shark Tank' this month
Don Lessem, founder of Dino Don, Inc., will be featured on an episode of ABC's "Shark Tank" on May 21. He'll pitch a new animatronics exhibition that builds on the technology that has made his work famous at exhibits around the world. Lessem's company is based in Media, Pa.
March 3, 2021
Philly startup Simply Good Jars to be featured on Shark Tank's season premiere
The Season 12 premiere of Shark Tank will feature Simply Good Jars, a Philadelphia-based startup that aims to make healthy food convenient and sustainable through pre-jarred, ready-to-eat salads. Founder Jared Cannon said pitching his company to Mark Cuban and others was the hardest thing he's ever done.
January 8, 2021
'Shark Tank'-styled show featuring Philly entrepreneurs to hit Amazon Prime
"Wolf PAC of Philadelphia," a show inspired by "Shark Tank," debuts Jan. 12, 2021 on Amazon Prime. The four-episode series features Philly entrepreneurs pitching business ideas to a group that includes former Phillies broadcaster Leslie Gudel. Former Eagles Brian Dawkins and Seth Joyner provide advice.
December 18, 2017
Former 'Shark Tank' contestant arrested in New Jersey cocaine bust
An entrepreneur who once scored a big deal on ABC's "Shark Tank" was arrested this week in the breakup of a major New Jersey cocaine ring, Monmouth County prosecutors announced.
October 14, 2017
Report: Body found in Schuylkill identified as 'Shark Tank' entrepreneur
A body found in the Schuylkill River near Walnut Street earlier this week was identified to be that of an entrepreneur featured on an episode of the ABC show Shark Tank, according to a report.
June 14, 2017
‘Shark Tank’ will hold Philly auditions this month
If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur looking for your big break, you could be in luck. On June 28, folks from ABC’s "Shark Tank," where contestants pitch business ideas to experts in the industry in the hopes of being funded, is holding auditions in Philadelphia.
April 26, 2017
Center City homeless mission gets helping hand from mattress company, 'Shark Tank' investor
This was anything but “checkbook philanthropy.”
June 11, 2016
Entrepreneurs bring unique 'Shark Tank' pitches to South Philly
What motivates someone to try and get on ABC's reality television show "Shark Tank?"
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