“Shark Tank” is a business reality television show where aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas or products to a panel of wealthy investors, known as the “sharks.” The goal is to secure funding in exchange for equity (ownership) or other financial arrangements.
| Current Full-Time Shark | Role / Background |
|---|
| Lori Greiner | Retail products inventor / QVC expert |
| Robert Herjavec | Cybersecurity entrepreneur |
| Daymond John | Fashion brand founder |
| Kevin O’Leary | Venture capitalist (“Mr. Wonderful”) |
| Daniel Lubetzky | Food sector innovator (KIND Snacks) |
1. Grasp (Verb)
- Definition: to hold tightly.
- Example: “Babies can easily grasp this spoon.”
2. Teething (Gerund)
- Definition: when babies’ teeth start growing in.
- Example: “Every baby goes through. aperiod of teething.”
3. Pacifier (Noun)
- Definition: a rubber or plastic baby soother.
- Example: “The baby spat out his pacifier.”
4. Pass Out (Phrasal Verb)
- Definition: to give something to people.
- Example: “The teacher asked one of the students to pass out the worksheets.”
5. Come up with (Phrasal Verb)
- Definition: to think of or create.
- Example: “They came up with the idea for a new app.”
6. Let’s Face it (Phrase)
- Definition: let’s be honest. To acknowledge or accept a difficult or unpleasant truth or reality.
- Example: “Let’s face it, they are better than us at basketball.”
7. Pull sth off (phrasal verb)
- Definition: succeeded in doing something difficult.
- Example: “How did he pull it off?! That backflip was crazy!”
8. Patent (Noun)
- Definition: legal right to own your invention.
- Example: “You should always try to get a patent before telling people about your idea.”
9. Blow smb away (Phrasal verb)
- Definition: to impress greatly.
- Example: “Her performance blew me away.”
[Music]
Narrator:
Next up is a product that began as an elementary school project.
[Music]
Cassidy:
Aloha, Sharks! I’m Cassidy Crowley.
Lori (Cassidy’s mom):
And I’m Lori Crowley, Cassidy’s mom.
Cassidy: We’re from Honolulu, Hawaii. I’m seeking $50,000 in exchange for 50% of my company. Sharks! I love to create and invent. When I was seven years old, my baby sister Emily would always bend her spoon, and my mom would get worried that she might accidentally poke or stab her throat. So I wanted to create a product that eliminated the long and sharp design of a traditional spoon. So, I invented the Baby Toon. The Baby Toon is a combination of a baby spoon and a teether all in one. The rectangular body makes it easy for babies to grasp and self-feed. The Baby Toon is made of 100% soft silicone. There are no sharp edges, so it’s gentle on babies’ gums, and it works great for teething.
Lori (Cassidy’s mom):
Sharks, all parents know that babies love throwing their spoons on the floor. Well, we have a solution for this—just put a pacifier clip around the Baby Toon and attach it to the baby’s shirt. No more baby spoons getting thrown on the floor!
Cassidy:
But wait, there’s more! Baby Toon is made right here in the USA, and it was designed and created by me! So, Sharks, who’s ready to take a bite out of the Baby Toon?
Cassidy & Lori:
Together, we can bring Baby Toons to every baby in the world.
Lori Greiner:
Oh my gosh.
Cassidy:
So, we have some samples you’d like to pass out to the Sharks?
Robert Herjavec:
How old is Cassidy?
Cassidy:
I’m 10.
Lori Greiner:
She’s 10.
Robert Herjavec:
Ten going on 34.
Lori Greiner:
Oh, are we gonna eat?
Cassidy:
This is for Lori.
Lori Greiner: That’s for me?
Robert Herjavec:
Should I feed Lori?
Cassidy
We brought from Hawaii—we have poi, which is a Hawaiian baby food.
Lori Greiner:
How did you come up with the design, and what did you do to figure that out?
Cassidy:
So, in first grade, I entered a local science fair when I was seven years old. And we have actually my sample if you guys want to see it too, right here.
Lori Greiner:
Oh wow so that’s your prototype?
Cassidy:
Yeah, this is the one that I made in first grade. I mean, partially why I’m just very thankful I’m here is because I want to show other kids that they can be open to opportunities they have at school or even at home to create and invent. I just really hope I inspire them. It’s a dream come true.
Daniel Lubetzky:
So, are you selling it already?
Cassidy:
Yes, we sell our products. Since September of 2018, we’ve had $5,000 in sales. Thank you.
Robert Herjavec:
What does it cost?
Cassidy:
Our total cost is $6.60.
Kevin O’Leary:
And you sell it for how much?
Cassidy:
We sell it for $15.
Robert Herjavec:
Cassidy, are you going to be a superstar at your school because you were on Shark Tank?
Cassidy:
Well, that’s obviously not why I’m here.
Robert Herjavec:
Cassidy, it’s pretty rare that somebody comes in here and offers us 50%. Why did you do that?
Cassidy:
I mean, let’s face it—I’m only 10 years old. I need a partner. I mean I still have to go to high school!
Mark Cuban:
I think you’re more of a Shark than we are. Cassidy, you’ve done an amazing, amazing job. I mean, it’s incredible—to have started a business, to develop a product, to see it through, to make your way here. I mean, I just can’t even imagine what’s next for you. The challenge I have is just—it’s really not a fit for me, so I’m out. But great, great job, Cassidy.
Daniel Lubetzky:
Cassidy, I’ve been doing little businesses since I was a kid. I can already tell from your presence, from your poise, from your grit, that you’re going to go very, very far. This was three years ago, and you didn’t give up. You know, manufacturing can be very tricky. I find it fascinating that you pulled this off.
Cassidy:
Well, actually, just recently, we had to change the durometer of the silicone we’re using. So we had to lower it.
Mark Cuban:
You had to change what?
Cassidy:
The durometer.
Robert Herjavec:
What’s the durometer?
Cassidy:
Durometer is how you measure the firmness of silicone. For example, if you have something that’s a higher durometer, it’s going to be more stiff and hard. If you have something that’s a lower durometer, it’s going to be more flexible.
Robert Herjavec:
Cassidy, do you have a patent on it?
Cassidy:
Yeah—we have our patents right here, actually.
Lori Greiner:
Wow.
Daniel Lubetzky:
Cassidy, I am beyond impressed. I know you’re not allowed to do this in the United States of America, but if in 20 years you want to marry one of my kids, I’d be very delighted. But in all seriousness, you’re so impressive. But I don’t understand the baby space, and for those reasons, I’m out.
Cassidy:
Thank you so much.
Kevin O’Leary:
Cassidy, I’m torn because I don’t feel that you’re willing to quit elementary school.
Cassidy:
I can go straight to college!
Kevin O’Leary:
Honestly, I don’t want you to quit school. It’s a little early. I’m out.
Lori Greiner:
Cassidy, this is a great product. You just absolutely blow me away. You said you always wanted to go on Shark Tank, and I’m so proud if we had any part in your wanting to become an entrepreneur. So guess what, young lady—I’m going to make you an offer. Yes, because I have to be along with this journey. I’m giving you $50,000 for 50%.
[Music]
Cassidy:
Lori, you have a deal.
Lori Greiner:
Oh my gosh. You are just amazing—amazing.
Sharks:
Congratulations, guys.
Lori Greiner:
Hi-five! I’ll see you soon!
[Music]
Kevin O’Leary:
Cassidy, before you leave, come up here, sit in the shark chair. That’s where you’re going! Let’s see you.
Lori Greiner:
How does it feel?
Robert Herjavec:
Cassidy, look at Kevin and say, “You’re dead to me.”
Mark Cuban:
Congrats, Cassidy!
Cassidy:
Thank you! Oh my gosh! Can’t believe we got it!
Daniel Lubetzky:
What’s fascinating about Shark Tank is—I have four kids. My youngest is six years old, and she gets glued to the TV. It’s very engaging.
Robert Herjavec:
Isn’t that just amazing?
Daniel Lubetzky:
It’s amazing.
- What do you think of the product? Do you think it’d do well? Will people buy it?
- Do you have any experience with spoons and feeding babies?
- Do you know personally anyone who has invented anything?
- Do you have any ideas about products or services you would like to be made?
