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Shark Tank Success Stories
Two BC alumna recently received investments into their small businesses on Shark Tank.
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The latest season of the hit invention-competition show spotlighted two entrepreneurial BC alumni. Here’s a look at the products they pitched, and the investments they secured.
THE WHAT
The Chair Blanket
Outdoor chair wet with rain? These waterproof and windproof covers are designed to attach to everything from Adirondacks to stadium seats, preventing soggy pants.
The Rip Tie Hair Tie
These nylon and rubber ties wrap tightly around ponytails, keeping long hair from becoming snarled and tangled during outdoor adventures.
THE WHO
Tiffany Anzalone McCasland ’02
The Chair Blanket is McCasland’s second invention with her husband Timothy. They previously created City Bonfires, portable mini fire pits and s’mores kits.
Sarah Fox ’04
While working at a scuba diving operator on Guam, Fox, an avid diver and surfer, came up with the Rip Tie to keep her hair from knotting in the ocean.
THE DEAL
Robert Herjavec offered the McCaslands $200,000 for a 20 percent stake in Chair Blanket.
Lori Greiner and guest shark Allison Ellsworth jointly offered $250,000 for 20 percent equity in Rip Tie.
