Ep 22. Cupbop, Plunge, Handy Pan, Hampton Adams

Shark Tank season 13 episode 22 features several entrepreneurs who come before the Sharks to pitch their innovative products and services.

The first pitch comes from the team behind Cupbop, a Korean-style street food concept that has already gained considerable popularity in Utah. The Sharks are intrigued by the company's unique selling proposition and the enthusiastic customer base it has built. However, they also have concerns about the scalability of the business and the ability of the founders to handle the rapid growth.

The second pitch is from Plunge, a startup that has developed a portable plunge pool that can be set up in any outdoor space. The Sharks are impressed by the product's versatility and the potential market it could tap into. They also appreciate the passionate and articulate pitch delivered by the Plunge team. However, they question the company's ability to manufacture and distribute the product at scale, as well as its long-term prospects in a highly competitive space.

Next up is Handy Pan, a company that has developed a line of specialty cookware designed to simplify meal prep and cooking. The Sharks are skeptical of the product's value proposition and the crowded nature of the cookware market. They also raise concerns about the company's financial projections and its lack of a clear go-to-market strategy.

Finally, the Sharks hear from Hampton Adams, an entrepreneur who has developed a unique online platform to help individuals and organizations manage their mental health and overall well-being. The Sharks are impressed by the potential impact of the product and the large addressable market it targets. They are also impressed by Adams' business acumen and vision for the company's future. However, they raise concerns about the level of competition in the mental health space and the difficulty of getting users to adopt and pay for the platform.

Over the course of the episode, the Sharks probe each of these entrepreneurs on their product vision, financials, and growth strategy. They offer feedback, critique, and ultimately decide whether or not to invest in each business. Along the way, viewers are treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the high-stakes world of entrepreneurship, as well as the personalities and investment styles of some of the country's most successful businesspeople.