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Six NWA founders pitch live to the Hornets. Real investment, real opportunity decided on stage.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 • HEARTLAND WHOLE HEALTH INSTITUTE • BENTONVILLE
THE MISSION
Create a Room of Ultimate Impact
By providing as many valuable connections for the founders, investors,
sponsors and audience as possible
THE PREP
Coaches Work with Founders
Previous Shark Tank contestants provide mentorship and guidance to the
founders, to help increase chance of success on stage.
THE STAKES
The Hornets aren't here for photo ops.
They're on stage to invest capital, strategic connections, and mentorship into founders they believe in.
up to and beyond
founders on stage
invested live
in the room
THE FORMAT
Meet the Hornets
These experts are ready to invest in the perfect pitch
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Former Shark tank Judge, Inventor of the infomercial, Fortune 100 Investor
Kevin Harrington
(Joining virtually)
Pioneer of "As Seen On TV," serial entrepreneur , best selling author with strong ties in the CPG industry and long history of helping companies of all sizes grow and scale their business
CEO The Revival Agency, Managing Partner Storehouse, Owner Five Stone, Partner Cabu Coffee
Sean Campbell
Marketing executive with investment interest in CPG, technology, health, agriculture, and home services
President Frese Industries, Inc., President Frese Fireworks, President VA Pros, serial entrepreneur
Jacob Frese
Entrepreneur and investor with a background in building, acquiring, and growing businesses across multiple industriess.
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Founders Hite International, Founders Scale with Stability, CEO Hite Digital, CEO Committed Mastermind
Karen & JC Hite
Committed to providing the tools, knowledge, systems and resources needed to help businesses scale across a multitude of industries
CEO Emerald City Holdings
Shannon Davis
Business owner with a background in Law helping entrepreneurs grow and maximize their potential
Meet the Coaches
These coaches aren’t just mentors. They’re entrepreneurs who know firsthand how to deliver a pitch that gets attention.
After all, each of them received an offer from a Shark (or two!) on the ultimate pitching stage: ABC’s Shark Tank.
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Co-founder black paper party
Shark tank contestant, 2023
Jasmine Hudson
How to create the perfect pitch
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Co-founder Foam
Shark Tank contestant 2024
Chad Lee
How to create the perfect pitch
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Founder Bundil App
CEO/Co-Founder Served
Shark Tank Contestant 2018
Dmitri Love
How to create the perfect pitch
TAKE PART
Find your way into Buzz Tank.
Whether you want to pitch, invest, sponsor, or host, start here.
THE FAQs
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When and where is Buzz Tank?
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September 25, 2026 in Heartland Whole Health Institute, Bentonville. Sign up here for updates and you'll be the first to know when tickets go live.
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Who can take part?
A
Founders who want to pitch their business, local residents who want to watch the show, and sponsors interested in getting exposure through support of the event.
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How do I get on stage to pitch?
A
Apply as a Founder. Six will be selected to pitch live to the Hornets. If you're not selected, you can still showcase your business at a vendor booth in front of the same room.