Ep 17. Week 17

Shark Tank is an American reality TV show where entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to a panel of wealthy investors, known as "sharks," hoping to secure an investment deal. In season 7 episode 17, titled "Week 17," a new group of aspiring entrepreneurs is featured, each with their own unique product or service.

The episode begins with entrepreneur Brad Ellis, who pitches his product "Float Baby," which is a baby spa that allows infants to float in warm water and provides a relaxing and soothing experience. Brad asks for $150,000 for a 15% equity stake in his company. The sharks are impressed with the unique concept and believe there is a market for it, but some express concerns about liability and safety. Brad is asked to leave the room while the sharks deliberate.

Next up is Annie Daniel, an entrepreneur who presents her company called "Just Good Foods," which offers healthy snack options made with real fruits and veggies. Annie asks for $500,000 for a 20% equity stake in her company. The sharks are initially unimpressed with the product, but Annie impresses them with her sales figures and her plan to expand her brand into supermarkets and convenience stores. The sharks ultimately make a deal with Annie, but not before some intense negotiation.

The third entrepreneur to pitch is Nick Gray, who presents his company "Museum Hack," which offers unconventional and entertaining tours of museums in major cities. Nick asks for $600,000 for a 10% equity stake in his company. The sharks are intrigued by the idea and believe it has the potential to be successful, but have reservations about the high valuation. Nick is asked to leave the room while the sharks deliberate.

Fourth to pitch is Andrew McMurray, who presents his company "Refund Retriever," which offers a software that allows businesses to track and recover lost package deliveries and save on shipping costs. Andrew asks for $250,000 for a 10% equity stake in his company. The sharks are impressed with the software and believe it has the potential to be successful, but some express concerns about market saturation. Andrew is asked to leave the room while the sharks deliberate.

Finally, the last entrepreneur to present is Julie Rodgers, who pitches her company "Camp Bow Wow," which offers dog daycare and boarding services. Julie asks for $1.5 million for a 15% equity stake in her company. The sharks are impressed by the scale of the business and its potential for growth, but have concerns about the high valuation and competition in the market. Julie is asked to leave the room while the sharks deliberate.

After deliberation, the sharks make their offers to the entrepreneurs. Brad receives offers from two sharks, and ultimately makes a deal with one who agrees to his terms. Annie receives multiple offers from the sharks and ultimately chooses one who offers her the full amount she asked for, but with a higher equity stake. Nick receives one offer from a shark and accepts it. Andrew receives two offers and ultimately makes a deal with one who offers him the amount he asked for with a lower equity stake. Julie receives no offers from the sharks and is sent home empty-handed.

Overall, "Week 17" of Shark Tank features a diverse group of entrepreneurs with unique and innovative business ideas. While some entrepreneurs receive offers from the sharks and make deals, others leave the tank without securing an investment. The episode highlights the risk and reward of entrepreneurship and the importance of a strong business plan and pitch.