How to Survive in the Shark Tank
Stories from TV Stars and Start-up Entrepreneurs Trew Quackenbush and Matt Lenahan
Q&A with Trew Quackenbush and Matt Lenahan
•What was life like before you began your quest to be on the hit TV show?•What was the experience/story that led you to the
show?•What did you experience on the show that others
wouldn't know? •What has been the post-show experience?
Meet Trew QuackenbushStart-up Founder: Tom+CheeTV Affiliation: Shark Tank
Meet Matt LenahanStart-up Founder: HireWheelTV Affiliation: Survivor
Trew Quackenbush and Corey Ward on Shark Tank
Matt Lenahan on Survivor: Nicaragua
The Pitch to Eat…
…Or be eaten
Tom+Chee Lands Some Sharks
Matt Plays the Game
Tom+Chee On the Move:New Court Street Location
Being a Top 3 Finalist Reaps Rewards
Trew’s 3 Takeaways for Start-ups1. Be Prepared for Anything.
2. Focus on Success.
3. Know Your Role.
Matt’s 3 Takeaways for Start-ups1. Be a great storyteller.
2. Be memorable and authentic.
3. Be surrounded by people smarter than you.
Q&A