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SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 • HEARTLAND WHOLE HEALTH INSTITUTE • BENTONVILLE
Eight NWA founders pitch live to the Hornets. Real capital, decided in the room.
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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.
founders on stage
up to and beyond
invested live
in the room
THE FORMAT
01
Six founders take the stage
Vetted NWA entrepreneurs pitch live to a packed house.
02
Founders face the Hornets
A panel of investors with real capital, there to back an idea they believe in with financial and intellectual capital.
03
Capital gets deployed, live
Not $1K or $2K. Serious money. Decided in the room.
04
Booth and VIP access
Vendor booths for more founders to show their ideas off the stage, plus a VIP reception with the Hornets
Meet the Hornets
These experts are ready to invest in the perfect pitch
Former Shark Tank judge, CPG expert, founder, published author, TV personality
Shark Tank Judge
Inventor, serial entrepreneur and investor with strong history of recognizing and maximizing founder potential.
CEO Emerald City Holdings, Founder Davis Legal, Attorney at Law
Shannon Davis
Business owner with a background in Law helping entrepreneurs grow and maximize their potential
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
Meet the Coaches
These coaches are all entrepreneurs themselves that understand how to make a memorable pitch. After all, each of them recieved offer from a Shark (or two) on the ultimate 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
THE FAQs
Q
When and where is Buzz Tank?
A
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.
Q
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.
TAKE PART
Find your way into Buzz Tank.
Whether you want to pitch, invest, sponsor, or host, start here.