DRAGONS DEN
Transcript: HISTORY Dragons Den first aired on January fourth 2004. It has been on the air for 6 seasons and 69 episodes. The point of Dragons Den is so that entrepreneurs can pitch their business ideas to 5 business Guru's - aiming for the chance to partner with them to use their know how to their own advantage. it is all about trying to make it as an entrepreneur in the business world. Dragons Den was started in Japan for the same purpose. It has expanded into a world wide phenomenon. THE DRAGONS Jim Treliving Jim has been a Canadian investor for over 40 years. He is best known as chairman and owner of Boston pizza, but his endeavor's also include investments in Mr. Lube and various real estate properties. Boston pizza has been recognized as one of the 50 best privately managed companies, and much more. Jim has the business know-how to take a business far. Arelene Dickinson Arlene believes marketing's purpose is to deliver business results. Ten years after becoming a partner in Venture communications, Arlene was the owner. Now, Arlene has been recognized as one of Canada's top 100 most powerful women, and business owners. Venture is renowned for it's excellent management. Venture serves many big time companies such as Toyota, Cenovus, and husky energies. Bruce Croxon Bruce is fairly new to the show; but not short of experience. "I am along life entrepreneur who has been motivated by taking the road less traveled." Bruce founded Lavalife, an online dating site. He was chairman, and CEO. Before it was sold, Lavalife was making close to 100 million annually. Most of his investments lie in Digital media, health, and marketing.He is a supporter of Anaphylaxis Canada, and Trans Canada Trail as an environmentalist. Bruce enjoys the great out doors and all the outdoor activities it has to offer. Kevin O'Leary David Chilton Dave is a sought after speaker about the field of personal finance. After releasing the Wealthy Barber, which sold two million copies, he has lain low, even home schooled his children. He looks forward to getting into personal finance again. He is a Rookie on Dragons Den. TRAVEL VISION 1X674 I am asking for $490 000. for 45% of the company. The vision 1X674 is a customizable pair of glasses which can connect via wifi to any hand held device and play music, display images, or play video. It can also be turned off and zoom in and out. All in all, the 1X674 is a new technological development in screens and sound. every control is at your fingertips. adjust volume, zoom, and turn screen mode on and off. choose your lenses! sunglasses, prescription and regular available. you only need one all around pair. The lenses have optional 3d display, and you can zoom in and out at will. Hd version available. you can choose whatever frames you want! totally customizable. Connect to you devices. Smartphone, ipod, almost any device can connect via wifi. Ear phones play music only you can hear, just like headphones - without the discomfort. Vision has sold over 90 000 models, with an annual gross of over 1million. We have had many offers from corporate companies to carry our product, but our manufacturing process can't keep up. Partnering with the Dragons would help speed up production, hence speeding up sales. TRIVIA Around the World Dragons Den was started in Japan, and has spread around the world. since then, it has spread to Britain, Australia, New Zeland, Israel, The Netherlands, Finland, The Middle East, The U.S. and Canada. It has been more than a success across the globe and is brilliant way for entrepreneurs to get the funds and guidance they need in the business world. Shark tank is made up of the same basic principals, but with different "sharks" Barbra Corcoran, Daymond John, Kevin O'leary, Lori Greiner, Ark Cuban, and Robert Herjavec. It airs on Fridays at 8pm on ABC OTHER PITCH OPINION THANK YOU Bibliography Google Search - Start Me Up – Kevin O’leary speech http://startmeupryerson.com/2010/10/startmeup-ryerson-presents-a-night-with-kevin-oleary-from-dragons-den/ found : May 18, 2012 bing Search – Arlene Dickinson http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=arlene+dickinson+&view=detail&id=592312C3BB20B656F78E5B656DE05DFF3677B68D&first=0&FORM=IDFRIR&adlt=strict found :May 18, 2012 Bing search – Bruce Croxon http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=bruce+croxon&view=detail&id=388FBC8A7F2487EEF421E3CC76A75F46229EE420&first=0&FORM=IDFRIR&adlt=strict found : May 18, 2012 google Search- David Chilton http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://www.citylifemagazine.ca/wp-content/gallery/special_wealthy-barber/dave-chilton2.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.citylifemagazine.ca/success_story/the-wealthy-barber-returns/9374&usg=__M2soQHBgnR3zyAqPBQzQyVxUtcQ=&h=600&w=800&sz=274&hl=en&start=2&zoom=1&tbnid=bnI-B69bb7KRnM:&tbnh=107&tbnw=143&ei=bIi2T5z9LOfliALK-JiWBw&prev=/search%3Fq%3Ddavid%2Bchilton%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Dactive%26gbv%3D2%26tbm%3Disch&itbs=1 Found: May 18, 2012 Dragons Den @ CBC – Jim Treviling