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Re:What does HN think of the show Shark Tank? by alex_c on Sunday August 23, 2009 @01:33PM (#780691)
I think "Dragon's Den" is a better name. (the Canadian version)

I think it can be a great deal because you get to broadcast your pitch on primetime TV for free - I probably wouldn't go on it for the money, though.

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Re:What does HN think of the show Shark Tank? by johns on Sunday August 23, 2009 @02:25PM (#780763)
It's not free. ABC has an option to take 2% of your company, even if you don't strike an investment deal.
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Re:What does HN think of the show Shark Tank? by philwelch on Sunday August 23, 2009 @05:59PM (#781085)
By pg's equity equation, airing your pitch on national television would have to increase your valuation by marginally over 2% (2.04% or so) to make that deal worth it. I'd take it.
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