What does it really take to walk into the Shark Tank — and walk out stronger as a founder?
In this episode clip from this week's full episode, Roberta sits down with Olivia Abrams, co-founder of TiCK MiTT, to unpack her unforgettable journey from building a mission-driven product to pitching on Shark Tank’s season finale and Mark Cuban’s final episode ever.
Olivia shares the behind-the-scenes reality of getting on Shark Tank (including the surprising referral that landed her in front of producers), how she prepared for one of the most high-pressure pitches of her life, and what founders don’t see about the waiting, uncertainty, and emotional rollercoaster after filming.
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This conversation is a must-listen for product-based founders, CPG entrepreneurs, and anyone dreaming of retail expansion or a Shark Tank moment of their own. Olivia’s story is a reminder that there is no playbook — only preparation, belief, and the courage to jump.
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