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Greer: Shark Tank investors know nothing about products before taping

Jenny Greer · 2 Moms, 6 Kids Get Deal on Shark Tank, Take us Behind the Scenes EP 231 · Apr 12, 2016 · at 6:26

Jenny Greer, co-founder of Hold Your Haunches, describes the authenticity of the live pitch experience on Shark Tank.

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“Yeah, you don't see them, and they don't see you, and they really don't know anything about you or your product.”

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The claim, plainly

Shark Tank investors do not see the entrepreneurs beforehand and know nothing about them or their products before they walk on set.

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Assessment

Statements from Shark Tank executive producer Clay Newbill across multiple years (2017, 2025) and disclosures from main and guest investors including Barbara Corcoran, Daymond John, and Jamie Kern Lima consistently confirm that the Sharks do not receive advance dossiers, pitch decks, or briefings, and know nothing about the entrepreneurs or products prior to them walking on set.

Executive producer Clay Newbill confirmed in October 2017 and December 2025 that producers ensure the sharks know nothing about the businesses beforehand, operating with no advance notes or briefings.
Investor Barbara Corcoran stated in March 2023 that investors know nothing about products or entrepreneurs prior to them entering the Tank.
Investor Daymond John confirmed in January 2023 and 2024 that sharks receive no advance background materials or documentation, evaluating pitches entirely cold on set.
Industry reporting from Business Insider (2016) and Inc. Magazine (2017) verified that production rules prohibit pitch decks or advance information from being shared with the panel.

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[1] ucf.edu [2] thewrap.com [3] parade.com [4] primetimer.com [5] entrepreneur.com [6] facebook.com [7] power100.io [8] forbes.com

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