Shark Tank Pitch
The Original Profender Shark Tank Update
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Bristol, PA
| Name | The Original Profender |
|---|---|
| Main Presenters | Tony Devine |
| Presenter Image | |
| Product Image | |
| Last Known in Business | 3/9/2012 |
| Main Location | Bristol, PA Loading Map |
| Order Shown in Episode | 1 |
| Final Deal | All Sharks went Out |
The Original Profender Shark Tank Pitch
Tony Devine is a basketball coach and found players were great shooters until somebody was in their face. He created The Original Profender, a tool that allows coaches to efficiently and accurately simulate a defender in a player's face.
Tony has $25k of sales in the first year from selling The Original Profenders for $500 a pop—sorry $499.95. He intends to introduce a lower-price, $199 version for the average backyard hooper.
Mark reveals the alternative to this is the younger coach holding up a broom. The sharks see the market only being a well-funded college or pro programs and don't see it working out.
I know a guy in the hood that will guarantee to come to your house every day for the rest of your life for $500 and guard you and your entire family, and he is tall!
Tony and Devon not only brought a couple of characters to the tank but also showed character. Their New York vibe makes me want to go to the deli and grab a hero.
Offers
| Made By | Label | Sharks Part of Deal | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company | Offered | 0 | |
| Sharks | Out | Barbara Corcoran | Out |
| Sharks | Out | Robert Herjavec | Out |
| Sharks | Out | Daymond John | Out |
| Sharks | Out | Kevin O'Leary | Out |
| Sharks | Out | Mark Cuban | Out |
Mark Cuban
Out
Daymond John
Out
Kevin O'Leary
Out
Barbara Corcoran
Out
Robert Herjavec
Out
Updates in Shark Tank Episodes
| Update Season | Update Episode |
|---|---|
| No Episode Updates | |
The Original Profender After Shark Tank
According to Shark Tank Blog and an interview with Tony Devine, Tony sold ten units when the episode aired, five to a trainer in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Shark Tank Blog
https://www.sharktankblog.com/business/the-original-profender
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interview
https://www.sharktankblog.com/profender-inventor-tony-devine-interview
Tony said, in reality, it took Mark 15 shots to score a basket, which they edited out. But he also had Kevin in his face, so I can't blame him.
In 2013 Tony Launched an IndieGoGo campaign, here to raise money to build a cheaper version and target the football market. The campaign did not raise much money, but Tony was able to move along slowly used money from sales to continue to be in business in 2022.
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here
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-original-profender#
In 2022, theoriginalprofender.com offers a $150 version (or 3 for $300) and a pro model for $800. In 2022 The Original Profender is being used by several NBA teams such as the Miami Heat, 10 of the top 20 NCAA programs, and several high schools.
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theoriginalprofender.com
https://theoriginalprofender.com/
Their Twitter, @theprofender , periodically Tweets.
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@theprofender
https://x.com/theprofender
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