The Businesses and Products from Season 17, Episode 9 of Shark Tank
In season 17, episode 9 of "Shark Tank," business owners pitch their innovative ideas to the Sharks, including a baby-soothing device, date-sweetened chocolate, a DIY crafting studio, and a poolside party service. Get the full details on the companies featured below.
Bon Appesweet
Thereasa Black, used to drive an aircraft carrier, now she drives Bon AppéSweet, a delicious date-sweetened chocolate company that ships treats all across the US from Leonardtown, Maryland.
Bon AppéSweet makes the most amazing date-sweetened chocolate on the market, made using only 3-4 organic, ethically sourced, ingredients. Their chocolate has zero added sugar, is sugar alcohol-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, preservative-free and purely life changing.
Sleepy Baby
At Sleepy Baby, we create innovative, compact solutions designed to gently soothe fussy babies and give parents a much-needed break from constant rocking and crying. Our flagship product is a baby patting sleep aid device that features a unique combination of gentle patting and white noise designed to mimic a caregiver's comforting touch and help calm fussy babies while giving parents time to recharge. Makers Social
Makers Social
Makers Social is an interactive bar serving up tasty cocktails with a side of power tools. The experience features a menu of 30+ DIY projects, ranging from jewelry-making and leatherwork to woodworking & concrete-pouring. Guests create their own one-of-a-kind projects while enjoying themed cocktails from the full bar, like the Pop, Lock, & Socket or a Moscow Tool. Makers Social provides all supplies, tools, and step-by-step instructions, with crafty project leaders on hand to help along the way. No experience is required, and projects are labeled by difficulty, ensuring there's something for everyone, from total beginners to confident DIYers.
Cabana Boys
Cabana Boys Events is the nation's premier party-hosting and bartending company, bringing high-energy charisma and unforgettable hospitality to celebrations across 10 destinations nationwide. Under our family of experiential brands—Cabana Boys, Cocktail Cowboys, Cocktail Boys, Cabana Girls, and The Cocktail Crew—we elevate bachelorette parties, birthdays, girls' weekends, group trips, and private events with charismatic hosts, professional bartenders, and fully customized vibes.
We handle the energy, the flow, and the entertainment so our clients can actually relax, laugh, connect, and feel taken care of. From poolside parties to pre-games, cocktail classes, and wedding bartending, we deliver a seamless, stress-free experience rooted in professionalism, personality, and pure fun. At our core, we provide memory-making moments—the kind groups talk about for years. Clients walk away feeling celebrated, supported, and like they just had the best damn party of their lives.
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