Regular “Shark Tank” guest shark Daniel Lubetzky, the founder of KIND Snacks, Camino Partners, and Builders Movement, has been promoted to a full-time Shark for the upcoming 16th season. The new season is set to premiere on Friday, October 18, from 8:00 to 9:01 p.m. EDT on ABC, with episodes available the next day on Hulu.
Lubetzky’s promotion comes after five successful seasons as a guest Shark, during which he demonstrated an impressive acumen for business and a genuine desire to support and nurture budding entrepreneurs. His addition to the main panel was praised by the show’s executive producer, Clay Newbill, who stated, “[Daniel] is a self-made founder of a multibillion-dollar company, has all the qualities we look for in a Shark, and possesses an authentic desire to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Daniel is a welcome addition to our panel”
Joining Lubetzky on the main panel are returning Sharks Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John, and Kevin O’Leary. Each Shark brings a unique blend of expertise and experience to the table, offering entrepreneurs a diverse range of potential investors.
Season 16 will also feature an impressive lineup of guest Sharks, including:
– Todd Graves: The owner and founder of Raising Cane’s, Graves is listed on the Forbes Billionaire List.
– Jamie Kern Lima: Co-founder of IT Cosmetics and host of The Jamie Kern Lima Show, Lima brings a wealth of experience in the beauty and retail sectors.
– Rashaun Williams: A venture capitalist, Atlanta Falcons limited partner, and financial literacy activist, Williams offers a unique perspective on investments and finance.
– Kendra Scott: A returning guest Shark, Scott is a renowned philanthropist and the founder of the global lifestyle brand that bears her name.
“Shark Tank,” which has won five Emmy Awards including the most recent one in 2024 for Outstanding Structured Reality Program, continues to inspire a nation to dream bigger. The show has facilitated an astonishing $11 billion in retail sales from deals struck in the Tank, providing a platform for entrepreneurs from all walks of life to chase the American dream.
The Sharks, all self-made multimillionaires and billionaires, will once again be on the hunt for the best businesses and products America has to offer. Their investments not only provide financial backing but also invaluable mentorship and strategic guidance, often transforming fledgling businesses into thriving enterprises.
Executive producers of “Shark Tank” include Mark Burnett, Clay Newbill, Yun Lingner, Max Swedlow, Brandon Wallace, Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John, Kevin O’Leary, Barry Poznick, and Phil Gurin. The series is produced by MGM Television, a division of Amazon MGM Studios, in association with Sony Pictures Television, and is based on the Japanese “Dragons’ Den” format created by Nippon Television Network Corporation.
