The best ideas on “Shark Tank”
The next big thing is hard to find. That’s why the hit show “Shark Tank” exists. The show puts entrepreneurs with the next great business in front of five millionaire and billionaire investors with the chance to skyrocket popularity and sales. Some ideas have been terrible — like a coffee shop that serves divorce papers — but others have taken off like crazy. Here’s a list of some of the coolest ideas.
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Rapid Ramen Cooker
This should be on every college student’s list. This microwave safe bowl allows you to save time cooking ramen noodles by swapping out the stovetop for a quick blast in the microwave. This got a $150,000 deal in the Tank and sells online, so check it out if you want to make college life easier. Which I assume you do.
Copa di Vino
Arguably the biggest missed opportunity in the Tank, this innovative wine-by-the-glass business was featured on the show twice. The Sharks didn’t bite either time, but the company has made over $25 million in sales to date. Bet they wish they’d jumped on the wagon.
Origaudio
This cool company is currently valued at $4 million and for good reason. They’ve developed awesome portable music speakers that turn anything into a speaker. Though their deal fell through, they’re still successful, showing that the right exposure and the cool product speak for itself.
Voyage Air Guitar
A guitar that folds in half was such a cool idea that the Sharks got a second shot at it. “Mr. Wonderful” Kevin O’Leary, despite not biting at first, eventually struck up a deal with this father and son business and nowadays, the company has strong supporters, including Brad Paisley.
Cycloramic
Given that there’s always an app for that, it’s hard to come up with something new. Enter Cycloramic, which makes your iPhone spin itself around and take a panoramic photo. Now that’s innovation.
Notehall
Yet another essential for college students, Notehall.com lets you buy and sell your class notes online to make a quick buck and get caught up in style. The company was recently bought, making the site founders millionaires.
Scrub Daddy
A scrub brush with a smiley face built in, this fun way to get clean is hands down the biggest Shark Tank success story. The company has made over $16 million in sales and sold out on QVC in six minutes one day after it appeared on the show. It continues to sell out to this day.
De-Boned Baby Back Rib Steak
If you’re one of those people who hate ribs because they’re too messy, this is the product for you. This patented technology removes the bones from ribs and allows them to be heated up via microwave. Saves time, hassle and mess all in one.
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