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05/02/2024

Coffee Meets Bagel had a $10 million valuation when they pitched on Shark Tank in 2015. Looks like they made the right decision turning down Mark Cuban's $30 million offer!

Dating website Coffee Meets Bagel (CMB), owned by siblings Dawoon, Arum, and Soo Kang became infamous for turning down a $30 million offer from billionaire Mark Cuban. Luckily for the ladies, they were right to reject the deal. As of 2024, Coffee Meets Bagel is estimated to be worth $150 million. An...

01/20/2024

The Unraveling of BuzzFeed's Billion-Dollar Empire: $1.5 Billion to $57 Million

Once a digital media sensation valued at $1.5 billion, BuzzFeed now faces a starkly different reality with a valuation of around $57 million. This dramatic shift in fortune is a tale of rapid rise, ambitious expansion, and the struggle to monetize a large fanbase. The Beginning Founded in 2006 by Jo...

07/22/2023

Navinder Singh Sarao, a reclusive British trader caused the 2010 flash crash which wiped nearly $1 trillion off the US stock market while trading from his parents home in London.

On May 6, 2010, the US stock market experienced one of the most dramatic events in its history: the Flash Crash. Within minutes, the Dow Jones suddenly plunged 1,000 points, wiping off a trillion dollars of the value of US companies. Luckily the markets soon recovered. Five years later, the enigmati...

06/30/2023

Surprising facts you didn't know about Shark Tank!

1️⃣ Only one take: Entrepreneurs have just one shot to pitch their idea, adding pressure and authenticity. Mistakes happen, like when Green Box's William Walsh stumbled but recovered.

2️⃣ Mark Cuban almost quit: He threatened to leave over a 10% equity stake clause, but it got removed. In season five, he wasn't happy with his salary per episode, but they found a resolution.

3️⃣ Not an original concept: The show started in Japan as "Money Tigers," then became "Dragons' Den" in the UK and Canada. It's globally successful!

4️⃣ Pitches don't start immediately: Contestants stare silently at the Sharks for 60 seconds, captured on camera. Nerve-wracking!
Kevin O'Leary assesses their character during this time.

5️⃣ Deals fall apart after filming: Due diligence takes months, and one in five deals falls through. Entrepreneurs often pull out, seeking publicity instead. It's not always smooth sailing.

Dive into the thrilling world of Shark Tank with our top 15 facts about the show that has transformed businesses and captivated audiences globally. Uncover the show’s origins, behind-the-scenes secrets, and its impact on entrepreneurship. 1. Entrepreneurs only get one take Entrepreneurs get one ch...

05/23/2023

Remember Troll Dolls? Originally known as "Dammit" dolls, they were created by Danish woodcutter Thomas Dam in 1959. Inspired by Nordic Legend Trolls, Dam carved these unique dolls with huge ears, pot bellies, and strands of sheep's wool for hair. They became worldwide good luck charms and a major trend. Sadly, Dam missed out on a fortune!

We all gotta eat. That’s a fact of life, and some people use it to justify some amazing ways to put food on the table. Thomas Dam had one of those amazing ways, and in theory it should have set him up to be a multimillionaire. But Dam was unlucky in business, to say the

04/22/2023

Former FRIENDS (TV Show) star Matthew Perry was once a promising tennis player in Canada!

Fondly remembered for playing Chandler Bing on the popular TV sitcom Friends, Matthew Perry was once a promising tennis player. Born in Massachusetts, Perry moved to Ottawa, Canada at a young age to live with his mother, where he discovered his talent for tennis. He quickly rose through the ranks of...

04/06/2023

Shark Tank's Scrub Daddy: The cleaning brand is now worth $250 million!
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Rated as the most successful business to appear on Shark Tank, Scrub Daddy is a cleaning product company founded by Aaron Krause. Its bestselling product is the multi-purpose polymer sponge with a smiley face. Scrub Daddy is worth $250 million and makes well over $100 million per year as of 2023. Ab...

04/06/2023

How the creator of the troll doll missed out on millions!

We all gotta eat. That’s a fact of life, and some people use it to justify some amazing ways to put food on the table. Thomas Dam had one of those amazing ways, and in theory it should have set him up to be a multimillionaire. But Dam was unlucky in business, to say the

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