Do you have what it takes to enter the tank?
ABC’s “Shark Tank” is searching for its next big entrepreneurs and innovators for its upcoming 18th season, and they want to hear your pitch!
On The Red Carpet spoke with Supervising Casting Producer Mindy Zemrak to see what tips she had to offer about the casting process.
“We are looking for passionate, driven entrepreneurs who are ready to take their business to the next level with an investment,” Zemrak tells us. “There’s no single mold with ‘Shark Tank.’ That’s what’s so great. What matters most is that you believe in your product, you know why it exists and you’re ready to grow.”
“Shark Tank” is on a nationwide search, accepting applications online and in person, for the next entrepreneur to pitch their breakthrough businesses, ideas, products and more to five moguls (Sharks) looking to make a deal.
To date, “Shark Tank” has helped launch six billion-dollar businesses. Could you be the next billion-dollar deal? The next Scrub Daddy, Poppi or Bombas?
If you end up in the tank, Zemrak says, “It’s going from cruising speed to light speed overnight. Some of our biggest success stories have just started with someone taking the leap, and we get to see dreams turn real businesses into reality every season. And this show changes lives, and the next one could be yours.”
Zemrak encourages trying to make it to an open call. “It’s a really incredible day. You get to network with amazing entrepreneurs and shoot your shot with us.”
Hundreds of people from across the nation gather at these calls.
“It’s always exciting to see everyone, because it tells us that the entrepreneur and American Dream is very much alive and well.”
The next open calls are taking place on March 12 in Southern California and March 18 in Philadelphia, PA.
On March 12, Morongo Resort & Spa in Southern California will host an open call, with interviews beginning at 10 a.m.
On March 18, The The Event Center @ Rivers Philadelphia will host the final casting call for 2026, with interviews also beginning at 10 a.m.
New episodes of “Shark Tank” air Wednesdays on ABC and stream next day on Hulu.
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