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johns
on Aug 23, 2009
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What does HN think of the show Shark Tank?
It's not free. ABC has an option to take 2% of your company, even if you don't strike an investment deal.
philwelch
on Aug 23, 2009
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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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