In 2017, Dawn Myers stumbled upon a “Shark Tank” episode that would change the trajectory of her entrepreneurial journey forever.
The CEO of Richualist was watching a recap episode featuring the Sleep Styler, a product that had captured the attention of Shark Tank investor Lori Greiner. She soon recognized a crucial oversight.
“This was not a product that was going to work on Black hair,” said Myers.
It got her thinking about how much money Black women spend on their hair, the wide range of products for them and how she could fill a market gap. That’s how The Mint, our 2023 Technical.ly Awards Invention of The Year, was created.
On Friday, April 5, this early realization comes back around as Myers’ own “Shark Tank” appearance airs at 8 p.m. on ABC.
