Reality show exposes world of venture capital investing Posted: October 14, 2009 By Arlinda Smith Broady Whether you’re a fan of so-called “reality” television, few will argue much of it is far removed from real life. A washed-up celebrity chooses from a group of opportunists vying for his affections, a marginally famous family airs their dirty laundry to the nation or average joes compete to be the next superstar chef or model or singer – hardly everyday occurrences. One reality show, however, goes beyond the genre. On ABC’s new hit, “Shark Tank,” entrepreneurs seeking capital are given the chance to [...]

Can SHARK TANK and Pork Barrel BBQ Unify the Nation? By Kate O’Hare on October 12, 2009 11:13 AM   Today’s cuppa: Irish breakfast tea chased with office coffee Back on Sept. 13, Washington, D.C., insiders Heath Hall and Brett Thompson went into ABC’s “Shark Tank” — new episodes air Tuesday — in search of funding for their company, Pork Barrel BBQ. They were seeking $50,000 for 10 percent of their barbecue sauce and rub business, but in the end, after some tough negotiations, they got the cash from “Shark” and real-estate mogul Barbara Corcoran — in exchange [...]

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By: Ashkan Karbasfrooshan Landed in NYC on Thursday, fitting, since I owe you folks Part 5 of the Barbara Corcoran interview, where we chat about NYC and the hit it has taken since September 15 2008. Here it is, below. Honestly, now that I am back here for the third time in four months, something tells me New York will be just fine. This city is relentless. I asked her what she thought about NYC since Lehman Bros. went down. WatchMojo: So much has happened in the last year since Lehman Brothers shut down. How is New York doing, [...]

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