Channel 10 has revealed the five new Sharks set to help budding Aussie entrepreneurs boost their businesses, when Shark Tank Australia returns to 10 and 10 Play on Tuesday, August 29 at 7:30 pm on 10 and 10 Play.
Armed with persuasive tactics, business acumen and unwavering passion, aspiring Aussie entrepreneurs step into the iconic Shark Tank to pitch their ideas. Laying everything on the line, they’re hoping to strike a deal with one of the five new Sharks that can catapult their dreams into reality.
Putting their own cash on the line to turn the next big Australian idea into a profitable venture are:
Sabri Suby: The founder of King Kong Digital Marketing Agency and author of Sell Like Crazy
Dr. Catriona Wallace: Expert in the field of artificial intelligence and founder of the Responsible Metaverse Alliance
Davie Fogarty: An E-commerce whizkid and founder of Davie Group, running 10 consumer brands including The Oodie.
Jane Lu: The CEO of the online fashion boutique, Showpo.
Rounding out the list is OG Shark Tank US Shark, Robert Herjavec, who has invested over $23 million AU across his 14 seasons of the show.
Daniel Monaghan, SVP Content and Programming, Paramount Australia and New Zealand, said: “We’re so excited to bring the world’s number one business show back to Aussie screens. Our five new Sharks come from diverse sectors of business, and their backgrounds and journeys to success are nothing short of inspirational. We can’t wait for them to share their knowledge and provide invaluable take aways to the entrepreneurs who enter the Tank.”
Shark Tank Australia is based on the Dragons’ Den format owned by Japan’s Nippon TV and distributed by Sony Pictures Television. It will be produced for Network 10 by SPT’s Curio Pictures.
Shark Tank Australia premieres Tuesday, August 29 at 7:30 pm on 10 and 10 Play.