October 2011 Archives

Bruce Croxon becomes ambassador for Anaphylaxis Canada

thumb_bruce.jpg Dragon Bruce Croxon has become a public ambassador for Anaphylaxis Canada, and will help the organization raise awareness about food allergies. It's an issue close to his heart as Bruce and his wife Debra are parents of two young children... Read More »

The Den Report: Young But Not Restless

thumb_jacoline.jpg Imagine meeting a young Bill Gates at high school with his first software program that counted traffic. If we had a hot-tub time machine, what would the Dragons have made of that young entrepreneur with a bad haircut? Would Kevin... Read More »

The Den Report: Teen Trader Turns On The Dragons

thumb_tony.jpg While their elders fret about slowing economies and the need for job creation programs and other traditional measures, it's clear that many of today's youngsters are already preparing for their futures - as entrepreneurs. As the Dragons' Den special student... Read More »

Web Pitch : Max Reverse

thumb_maxreverse.jpg A student from Pickering, Ontario pitches his reversible customizable zipper shoes. Share your thoughts on Max Reverse, on their pitch page. For more student pitches don't forget to tune into our all-student special edition of Dragons' Den on Wednesday October... Read More »

Live Chat : The Dragons take your questions

thumb_dragons.png From generating startup capital, to marketing on a budget, to creating expansion opportunities, starting and running your own business can be a difficult process. This year for Small Business Week, CBC is bringing together five of the country's most... Read More »

Dragons Get Schooled in All-Student Special

thumb_student.jpg Dragons' Den has combed the country to find Canada's best and brightest young entrepreneurs, for our first ever All-Student Special, airing Wednesday October 26th at 8:00 (8:30 NT) p.m. This special edition of Dragons' Den features young Canadians from across... Read More »

The Dragons' Den Effect: Episode 5

go_clean_3.jpg Appearing in the Den has a tendency to change lives - increased sales, new distributors, and emails from across the country. We like to call it "The Dragons' Den Effect." Each week, Dragons' Den producers will follow the successes... Read More »

The Den Report : Demo's Can Help Or Hurt

thumb_tony.jpg When approaching potential financiers, many entrepreneurs like to demonstrate their products in the hopes that it will engage investor interest and swing a decision their way. Obviously, entrepreneurs who appear on a televised investment show like Dragon's Den are going... Read More »

Web Pitch: Mini Donut Express

thumb_mini_donut.jpg An entrepreneur from Cardinal, Ontario pitches his mobile donut kiosk. Share your thoughts on the Better Balance Ball on their pitch page.... Read More »

The Dragons' Den Effect: Episode 4

bottle_bin_party.jpg Appearing in the Den has a tendency to change lives - increased sales, new distributors, and emails from across the country. We like to call it "The Dragons' Den Effect." Each week, Dragons' Den producers will follow the successes... Read More »

The Den Report : Pitch Perfect

thumb_jacoline.jpg It is rare, but every now and then in the messy and oft-cringy world of Dragons' Den we see entrepreneurs who make pitching for money look easy. This week, Bottle Bin was one of those case-study-perfect pitches. From start... Read More »

The Den Report : Hustling The Dragons

thumb_tony.jpg Almost all entrepreneurs who want to finance their ideas struggle with the issue of valuation --- what their businesses or companies are worth. They're often used to lending criteria -- we'll lend you so much on the basis of the... Read More »

Web Pitch : Better Balance Ball

thumb_betterball.jpg A Toronto couple who need Dragon dollars to balance out their new fitness prototype. Share your thoughts on the Better Balance Ball on their pitch page.... Read More »

The Dragons' Den Effect: Episode 3

blog_thumb_ep3.jpg Appearing in the Den has a tendency to change lives - increased sales, new distributors, and emails from across the country. We like to call it "The Dragons' Den Effect." Each week, Dragons' Den producers will follow the successes... Read More »