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Have you ever received a ‘golden ticket’ to something special, a symbol that signals your moment in the spotlight? Whether it’s a concert or a special event, that golden ticket represents a rare and coveted opportunity. OnShark Tank, Lori Greiner, also known as the ‘Queen of QVC’, has created her own version of this, but with a twist—a golden, jewel-plated ticket, inscribed with the words ‘Golden Ticket’ in bold letters.
It’s not just a symbol; it’s a powerful gesture that marks her favorite pitch of the season. But here’s the rub: while this ticket might feel like a warm embrace to the entrepreneur receiving it, it’s left a few of the sharks feeling… well, a little cold. Kevin O’Leary, in particular, is less than impressed by it.
Kevin O’Leary and the Sharks call out Lori Greiner’s Golden Ticket tradition
Lori Greiner’s Golden Ticket is, in essence, an exclusive nod to a pitch she deems extraordinary. It’s a token, shaped like an actual ticket and adorned with gold plating, that she hands out to a select entrepreneur each season.
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The entrepreneur who wins O’Leary’s coveted Golden Ticket is handed the keys to their dreams. Whether it’s the investment they’ve longed for, a strategic partnership to elevate their brand, or the crucial support to help scale their business, the Golden Ticket delivers it all. But while Greiner’s Golden Ticket is widely admired by the entrepreneurs who receive it, not everyone in theShark Tanktank is a fan.
AsKevin O’Learyhas famously joked (viaYouTube):
I will let you write and sign on the contract with my Magic Pen.
The Golden Ticket tradition raises a few eyebrows for good reason. For the sharks, it feels more like a gimmick—a shiny, feel-good moment that doesn’t always lead to a lucrative business deal. What really adds to the drama is how the other sharks often voice their frustration. Every time Greiner pulls out that golden ticket, you can almost hear the collective groan:
Are you gonna do the corny thing?
Well, whether you love it or loathe it, this Golden Ticket is a tradition that isn’t going anywhere soon. And everyone loves a cherry on top of their success!
Lori Greiner’s ‘Golden Ticket’: Which companies hit the jackpot?
Lori Greiner’s Golden Ticket isn’t your run-of-the-millShark Tankoffer. The way she extends her hand to businesses is a masterclass in foresight, intuition, and a genuine passion for innovation. So, which companies have been fortunate enough to win this golden opportunity?
In 2018, Yair Reiner, the creative force behind Gowanus Kitchen Lab, appeared onShark Tankwith a unique idea:Frywall, an ingenious product designed to contain the mess and danger of splattering oil while frying. For anyone who’s spent time in the kitchen, it’s clear that frying can be a hazardous and messy affair. Frywall promised a solution to that age-old problem.
But what Reiner didn’t expect was Greiner’s Golden Ticket. With it, he was no longer just a hopeful inventor; he was nowbackedby one of the most powerful investors in the industry.
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Next, let’s talk aboutBug Bite Thing, a child-friendly product designed to extract insect saliva from under the skin using suction. When the product debuted onShark Tank, it caught the attention of all five Sharks, including heavy hitters likeMark Cubanand Kevin O’Leary.
However, in the end, it was Greiner who stood out with her Golden Ticket.
We also haveSouper Cubes, the brainchild of Jake and Michelle Sendowski. Their product was a clever solution to a problem everyone can relate to: freezing and storing food in a way that’s both efficient and safe. Though O’Leary took a keen interest in their pitch, it was Greiner who saw the true potential. She didn’t hesitate to offer them the coveted Golden Ticket. The rest, as they say, is history.
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