Over the past fourteen years, Shark Tank has provided entertainment and sparked an entrepreneurial culture that has expanded to numerous nations.
People want to take risks, grow their companies, promote their passions, and look for investment in them. The series’ popularity has skyrocketed, so it has already reached its 15th season, which debuted on September 30, 2023.
Once more, Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Kevin O’Leary, Barbara Corcoran, Daymond John, Robert Herjavec, and Kevin Harrington are here to review the pitches of a group of ambitious business owners who are looking for funding to grow their enterprises.
Each episode begins with a pitch from a prospective investor outlining their products or services. The Sharks then accept the deal and negotiate the terms, which can be tailored to the investor’s demands for a stake, equity, grace periods, or the complete purchase of the business.
Shark Tank Season 15 Episode 1 Recap
Shark Tank Season 15 Episode 1 was titled “Gatsby Chocolate, Pie Wine, Worthy Brands, Gently Soap.” The first episode opens with Ryan and Doug Bouton introducing their product, “Gatsby Chocolate,” which, in comparison to its store-bought equivalents, essentially has half the calories and no sugar.
One of the most prestigious ice cream companies in the nation, Halo Top Ice Creams, which sells its goods as a low-calorie substitute to others, was co-founded by Doug. Gatsby, who regrettably lost $3 million in the previous year, is at Shark Tank to get assistance with their marketing.
They anticipate receiving a $500,000 investment from the Sharks in exchange for a 5% ownership stake in the business. Lori Greiner makes an offer that includes changing the product packaging and includes 20% ownership of the company, half stock, and half a short-term loan with 6% interest.
Kevin offers to invest the requested sum with a 12% ownership stake. Mark and Lori agreed to offer the same sum, with a 10% increase in share for every 10 million sales.
The counter-offer calls for raising the stake to 40% after selling 50 million units of their items. After accepting Mark and Lori’s offer, the brothers returned home with the blessing of two sharks.
Kevin Kline and Joshua Green are seeking $200,000 for a 7.5% share in their canned wine beverage, “Pie Wines,” which they market as a fantastic pairing with regional pizza and a non-alcoholic alternative to cola and other alcoholic beverages.
They collaborate in a 50/50 partnership. No shark was prepared to make them an offer due to the oversupply of products like these in the market. Paige Brattain, a mother, is the third contestant.
She is hoping for $250k and a 10% stake in her company, “See Worthy,” which creates amusing but medically approved eye patches for children with amblyopia, an eye condition that affects one in 45 kids.
Only one significant corporation, which dominates the market and physicians, competes with “See Worthy.” Unfortunately, none of the Sharks were persuaded to invest in this business, thus Paige was left without any money.
Shark Tank Season 15 Episode 2 Release Date
Shark Tank Season 15 Episode 2 will air on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 20:00 hrs Eastern Time, United States. Each episode will have a duration of around 45 minutes. The release times in different countries are:
- Pacific Time (PT): 17:00 (12:00 AM) PT (Friday, October 6, 2023)
- Central Time (CT): 19:00 (2:00 AM) CT (Friday, October 6, 2023)
- Mountain Time (MT): 18:00 (1:00 AM) MT (Friday, October 6, 2023)
- British Summer Time (BST): 08:00 AM BST (Saturday, October 7, 2023)
- Central European Summer Time (CEST): 09:00 AM CEST (Saturday, October 7, 2023)
- Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST): 06:00 PM AEST (Saturday, October 7, 2023)
- Sydney Time (Australia): 06:00 PM (Saturday, October 7, 2023)
- Melbourne Time (Australia): 06:00 PM (Saturday, October 7, 2023)
- Brisbane Time (Australia): 05:00 PM Saturday, October 7, 2023)
- India Standard Time (IST): 12:30 AM IST (Saturday, October 7, 2023)
- Singapore Time (SGT): 03:00 PM SGT (Saturday, October 7, 2023)
- New Zealand Standard Time (NZST): 08:00 PM NZST (Saturday, October 7, 2023)
Where Can You Watch Shark Tank Season 15 Episode 2?
At the times and dates specified above, watch the newest season of Shark Tank on ABC. You can sign in to ABC’s website or app using your login information if you have cable.
The program will be streamed live throughout its broadcast hours on subscription live television streaming platforms such as YouTube TV, Fubo TV, Directv Streaming, Philo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV, and Spectrum on Demand.
Additionally, Hulu offers access to live TV, Disney Plus, and ESPN as part of any of its subscription plans, which range in price from $7,99 per month up to $79,99 per month. These plans also include access to Shark Tank and all of its prior seasons.