"Shark Tank" Returns to Philadelphia for Another Record-Breaking Audition
The popular ABC series is once again casting its eyes on the City of Brotherly Love, with auditions scheduled to take place in Philadelphia on March 18. The move comes after last year's event drew a staggering "record turnout," with over 900 entrepreneurs and inventors vying for a chance to pitch their ideas to the show's investors.
Aspiring contestants must submit an application beforehand and claim wristbands, which will be distributed at the casting call, where they'll have just one minute to wow the producers with their pitches. The venue for this year's event is the same as last year's: the Rivers Casino event center in Fishtown.
According to Mindy Zemrak, supervising casting producer for "Shark Tank," the show was inspired to return to Philadelphia after last year's impressive turnout and the quality of the entrepreneurs who attended. "We were blown away by last year's turnout and the quality of the entrepreneurs that presented to us," she said in a statement.
Philadelphia is the only East Coast stop on the series' casting tour, and those who attend will be competing against others from California, among other places. Last season, a local resident named Maya Nazareth secured a $300,000 investment for her women's activewear brand Alchemize Fightwear, cementing the show's reputation as a platform for innovative entrepreneurs.
The "Shark Tank" investors, comprising Robert Herjavec, Lori Greiner, Kevin O'Leary, Barbara Corcoran, Daniel Lubetzky, and Daymond John, will be on hand to listen to pitches from would-be contestants. Those who attend the casting call can expect a fast-paced and intense experience, with just one minute to make their mark.
For those interested in attending, the event starts at 8 a.m. outside the Rivers Casino event center, where wristbands will be distributed for attendees who have completed an application beforehand. The casting call is expected to draw even more entrepreneurs than last year, so it's essential to get there early and be prepared to make your pitch.
The stakes are high, but with a record-breaking turnout last time around, the opportunity to join "Shark Tank" is undoubtedly worth taking. Will this year's contestants be able to replicate the success of last season? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: only the most innovative and compelling ideas will make it to the investors' table.
The popular ABC series is once again casting its eyes on the City of Brotherly Love, with auditions scheduled to take place in Philadelphia on March 18. The move comes after last year's event drew a staggering "record turnout," with over 900 entrepreneurs and inventors vying for a chance to pitch their ideas to the show's investors.
Aspiring contestants must submit an application beforehand and claim wristbands, which will be distributed at the casting call, where they'll have just one minute to wow the producers with their pitches. The venue for this year's event is the same as last year's: the Rivers Casino event center in Fishtown.
According to Mindy Zemrak, supervising casting producer for "Shark Tank," the show was inspired to return to Philadelphia after last year's impressive turnout and the quality of the entrepreneurs who attended. "We were blown away by last year's turnout and the quality of the entrepreneurs that presented to us," she said in a statement.
Philadelphia is the only East Coast stop on the series' casting tour, and those who attend will be competing against others from California, among other places. Last season, a local resident named Maya Nazareth secured a $300,000 investment for her women's activewear brand Alchemize Fightwear, cementing the show's reputation as a platform for innovative entrepreneurs.
The "Shark Tank" investors, comprising Robert Herjavec, Lori Greiner, Kevin O'Leary, Barbara Corcoran, Daniel Lubetzky, and Daymond John, will be on hand to listen to pitches from would-be contestants. Those who attend the casting call can expect a fast-paced and intense experience, with just one minute to make their mark.
For those interested in attending, the event starts at 8 a.m. outside the Rivers Casino event center, where wristbands will be distributed for attendees who have completed an application beforehand. The casting call is expected to draw even more entrepreneurs than last year, so it's essential to get there early and be prepared to make your pitch.
The stakes are high, but with a record-breaking turnout last time around, the opportunity to join "Shark Tank" is undoubtedly worth taking. Will this year's contestants be able to replicate the success of last season? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: only the most innovative and compelling ideas will make it to the investors' table.
! I'm so stoked that "Shark Tank" is comin' back for another record-breakin' audition. It's awesome that they're gonna have a bunch of entrepreneurs from Philly and other places fightin' for a shot at gettin' investment for their ideas 
. Last year was insane, with over 900 people showin' up! I'm just hopin' this year's contestants can live up to last season's success 
. Alchemize Fightwear, btw, got a major boost from the show - that's some crazy cool stuff right there 
. The investors are gonna be there, so it's def worth gettin' out early and makin' your pitch 
. Can't wait to see what this year brings! 
I've got a buddy who's thinking of applying with their new sustainable food truck idea, can't wait to see them pitch it on TV! 
anyway, gotta prep those 60-second pitches early, don't wanna get left behind 
So you know how some people think that just because something was successful before, it'll automatically happen again? Like, if last year's Philly audition drew 900 people, why wouldn't this year be just as crazy? 
Well, here's the thing: life doesn't work like that. Every moment is different, and we can't control what happens next. What we can control is how prepared we are to take advantage of those opportunities when they come along. So, if you wanna get a spot on Shark Tank this year, make sure you're ready to put in the work! 
... can't wait to see what this year's contestants come up with!
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Shark Tank is like a marathon, not a sprint 
If you think you can handle 1 minute of pitchin', go for it! 
! Philly's got some of the most talented folks around, and I'm not surprised they're bringing the whole crew back for another round. Last year was wild with 900+ people vying for that spot... can you imagine? It's gonna be chaos but in a good way 
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... maybe something from that new outdoor gear store that just opened up in Philly? You know, they have some sweet camping gear 
. Speaking of which, has anyone tried those new eco-friendly camping stoves? I heard they're super efficient and don't produce any harsh chemicals 
. Maybe this year's winner will be a fellow Philadelphian 
, I would totes be in line for this event! 
gotta get there early and have my pitch ready, can't let anyone steal the spotlight! 
. I mean, what are the chances they'll actually get funded? The competition is gonna be cutthroat, and those Shark Tank investors are always on the lookout for someone who's just gonna scam them out of their cash 
I'm so hyped for another round of "Shark Tank" in Philly! 
. And let's not forget, they're only selecting from Philly this time around, so all those people who weren't chosen will just have to wait another year to get their shot 
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& what's with philly being the only east coast stop? can't they just come to nyc or somethin? 
Did last year's winners really get that much attention tho? Maya Nazareth got like $300k or something, but was it all from Shark Tank? Maybe they're looking for more diverse pitches this time around...who knows? 