35,000 to 40,000 companies try out for ABC's hit reality TV show "Shark Tank" every year. Only 28 deals close. Anthony Franco was one of those entrepreneurs that managed to impress the Sharks with M.C. Squares, a company that makes dry-erase sticky notes.
As I've transitioned to the remote working world, aside from the benefits of physical collaboration, I've also missed easy access to whiteboards....For the remote worker, a stack of small and larger tiles are a worthy addition to one's desk.
Innovation runs deep in Colorado. But, in an age where technology tends to win, an intentionally low-tech product out of Colorado caught the eye of ABC’s “Shark Tank.”
Ditch your sticky notes in favor of these dry erase ones, and you'll save a lot of money on wasted paper. This pack of six 4"x4" notes uses micro-suction technology to stick to any shiny surface and can be wiped clean, stuck to its fellows, and reused again and again.
Sure, digital products have revolutionized our society, particularly in the field of international communications. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that digitalization is the answer for education and collaboration. That’s the underlying message behind M.C. Squares stock, and one that's generating real results.
From work to classroom to home-schooling to family-planning, M.C. Squares makes innovative whiteboarding tools that help conquer the chaos. Write, erase and reuse thousands of times. These are great for when you want to jot down anything from quick reminders to long-term planning.
After trying for years to get on the show, the reusable sticky note company debuted in May and walked away with a deal from Mr. Wonderful, Kevin O’Leary. Due to rapid growth at the start of this year, Franco said the capital became less important for the startup. Instead, he just wanted O’Leary’s expertise and guidance.
After his company got a boost from his appearance on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” Colorado entrepreneur Anthony Franco said the business has continued to grow despite the coronavirus pandemic.
We’re officially announcing the 50 people and companies that are crushing it across the Colorado tech and startup ecosystem. We’re looking at startups that have had a banner year and showcasing those who are making the biggest impact on our local ecosystem.
Reflecting on my own experience and seeking out teachers who are combining analog and digital tools to succeed, I've developed four tips to help educators shrink the divide between the worlds of in-person and distance learning.
"In the end, the big win of being featured on Shark Tank is the millions of consumers who get to know your business personally and choose to buy your products as a result."
M.C. Squares creates whiteboarding products that help people engage with one another without technological distortion and distraction while enabling simple and elegant visual communication. A system built to reinforce team-building and independent work, our tools give a voice to everyone in the room, from classrooms to boardrooms.
