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After receiving hundreds of entries from across the country, three finalists will challenge each other to win the $100,000 Dragons' Den Future Now Energy Innovation Special prize, on a special Dragons' Den on Sunday June 3rd at 8 PM... Read More »
Posted on May 24, 2012 1:17:06 PM
Dragons' Den, which finishes its sixth season tonight, isn't just an entertaining television reality show, it's also an educational institution. In living rooms all across the country, millions of Canadians become armchair investors as they try to determine which... Read More »
Posted on Apr 5, 2012 6:00:00 AM
This pitcher from Yellowknife, NWT, claims to have the oldest known rock in the world. Share your thoughts on Rock of Ages on their pitch page.... Read More »
Posted on Apr 4, 2012 6:00:00 AM
During the Dragons' Den Season finale, April 4th, we will be holding our first-ever auction. This season Arlene Dickinson wore a red cardigan designed by Montreal's Marie Saint Pierre. Many of you have asked about it and now it's... Read More »
Posted on Mar 30, 2012 3:51:58 PM
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 and... Read More »
Posted on Mar 28, 2012 11:35:05 AM
KPMG Enterprise, the trusted advisers to the Dragons, has just released a new book entitled 'That'll Never Work', which profiles some of Canada's top business people. Many entrepreneurs have at some point in their business lives been told 'That'll... Read More »
Posted on Mar 27, 2012 9:30:30 AM
Pitching to any investor involves two very important processes: The first is, of course, attracting the investor's attention so strongly that he or she wants in on the deal. But the second - and probably far more important in the... Read More »
Posted on Mar 22, 2012 6:00:00 AM
Shortly after this pitch aired, Arlene met with Peak Products and the first thing she took care of was product improvement and filing a new patent. "I knew that once it hit TV, the design of the bracket was... Read More »
Posted on Mar 21, 2012 7:00:00 PM
This Vancouver, BC pitcher hopes his line of light-up t-shirts will get the Dragons' dancing to his tune. Share your thoughts on Michael Graziano Designs on their pitch page.... Read More »
Posted on Mar 21, 2012 6:00:00 AM
The man behind The Wealthy Barber is the newest member of CBC-TV's DRAGONS' DEN. David Chilton, author and publisher of the multi-million selling Wealthy Barber series of personal finance books, will put his common sense approach to work judging and... Read More »
Posted on Mar 20, 2012 11:21:14 PM
If you're going to pitch investors on your idea, make sure you research them before you talk to them. It's important to have all the facts so you know what they expect to hear when you pitch. It will also... Read More »
Posted on Mar 15, 2012 6:00:00 AM
These Sudbury, ON pitchers are looking to sell ad space on their hometown's water tower. Share your thoughts on Sudbury Water Tower on their pitch page.... Read More »
Posted on Mar 14, 2012 10:33:18 AM
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 and... Read More »
Posted on Mar 13, 2012 1:08:12 PM
CBC Television announced today that Robert Herjavec, one of five entrepreneurs on the hit series Dragons' Den, will not be returning to Dragons' Den for the 2012-2013 season. "Robert--one of our original Dragons--has been a positive role model for many... Read More »
Posted on Mar 13, 2012 12:48:11 PM
Probably the most important part of pitching - to the Dragons or any other investor - is timing. Unfortunately, it's also the part that most would-be entrepreneurs get wrong. Timing can be a delicate task and takes in many... Read More »
Posted on Mar 8, 2012 7:00:00 AM
This Sherbrooke, QC entrepreneur pitches a hockey training device to improve stick-handling skills. Share your thoughts on Hockey Stars on their pitch page.... Read More »
Posted on Mar 7, 2012 7:30:00 AM
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 »
Posted on Mar 6, 2012 9:42:04 AM
After hearing hundreds, perhaps a thousand pitches, investors have a pretty good sense of what kind of business will work and what won't. Generally they're right on with their assessments, but they're not always right -- there will always be... Read More »
Posted on Mar 1, 2012 11:32:35 AM
This Toronto, ON entrepreneur pitches a software program that creates photo collages. Share your thoughts on Shape Collage on their pitch page.... Read More »
Posted on Feb 29, 2012 11:01:34 AM
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 »
Posted on Feb 14, 2012 10:52:04 AM
High valuations are a common technique pitchers use to lure investors into backing their ventures. Sometimes these pitchers are simply greedy, but other times they believe that a high ask combined with a low percentage of the company, or... Read More »
Posted on Feb 9, 2012 6:00:00 AM
This Grimsby, ON entrepreneur tries to feed the Dragons' her line of frozen, gluten free pasta. Share your thoughts on Eat Italian Gluten Free on their pitch page.... Read More »
Posted on Feb 8, 2012 6:00:00 AM
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 and... Read More »
Posted on Feb 7, 2012 10:21:08 AM
In last night's episode, a Northern Ontario family that travelled from mining country to the slick environs of a Toronto television studio gave the Dragons a lesson in value. The Courchesne family also reaffirmed for the Dragons that a simple... Read More »
Posted on Feb 2, 2012 6:00:00 AM
This Oshawa, ON duo hopes the Dragons' will get on board with their mobile gaming truck. Share your thoughts on Games Patrol Mobile Entertainment on their pitch page.... Read More »
Posted on Feb 1, 2012 6:00:00 AM
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 »
Posted on Jan 31, 2012 6:00:00 AM
Most Canadians who want to scratch their entrepreneurial itch start by operating franchises because most of the essential requirements to run a business are already completed for them. By buying a franchise, a budding business person receives a turnkey operation... Read More »
Posted on Jan 26, 2012 6:00:00 AM
This Toronto, ON entrepreneur is looking to entice the Dragons with a spray that eliminates tough odours from hands. Share your thoughts on Rebound Spray, on their pitch page.... Read More »
Posted on Jan 25, 2012 6:00:00 AM
It was a rip-roaring episode of Dragons' Den last week where two businesses slayed the Dragons and emerged from the Den victorious. After five days, here's a digest of what happened to some of the show's entrepreneurs after their... Read More »
Posted on Jan 24, 2012 4:20:21 PM
To an extent, every entrepreneur rolls the dice when he or she starts a new business venture. The most successful ones give themselves better odds through rigorous planning, careful execution and the creation of strong business models; the worst ones... Read More »
Posted on Jan 19, 2012 6:00:00 AM
A Shannon, QC, couple pitches a baby changing table that attaches to the side of a crib. Share your thoughts on Change Me Up, on their pitch page.... Read More »
Posted on Jan 18, 2012 12:17:32 PM
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 »
Posted on Jan 17, 2012 6:00:00 AM
Sometimes, the best way to lead an investor along the trail to backing your company is simply to offer them the scent of success. This was certainly the case in last night's episode when Toronto's Marlene Cook returned to the... Read More »
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 10:54:07 AM
This Toronto woman pitches a bra to the Dragons that makes low cut clothes work appropriate. Share your thoughts on 9 to 5 bra, on their pitch page.... Read More »
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 12:06:03 PM
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 and... Read More »
Posted on Dec 20, 2011 6:00:00 AM
Our Australian sporting friends at The Aussie X (pitchers from Episode 8) will be travelling to Kenya in June 2012 to deliver Aussie X footy programs to schools in the region of Kibera, Nairobi. Their aim is to improve... Read More »
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 10:19:18 AM
Christmas spirit only goes so far, and even Santa stops with the Ho Ho Ho routine when the Dragons don't think there's a buck to be made in gift giving. On the other hand, when they see a lucrative investment... Read More »
Posted on Dec 15, 2011 6:00:00 AM
Throughout this week's broadcast of Dragons' Den we will be giving away copies of the Dragons' Den Board game throughout the evening on Twitter. Follow us on twitter at @cbcdragon and look for our hashtag #cbcdragonsden for more details... Read More »
Posted on Dec 14, 2011 5:00:00 PM
A line of necklaces and charms that feature an angel. Share your thoughts on the Angel Pendant, on their pitch page.... Read More »
Posted on Dec 14, 2011 6:00:00 AM
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 »
Posted on Dec 13, 2011 6:00:00 AM
Countless entrepreneurs have a good idea, but are unable to thrive because they don't understand what it takes to turn an idea into a viable business. Their businesses show promise, but they don't know what to do next to make... Read More »
Posted on Dec 8, 2011 6:00:00 AM
Shortly after that pitch was filmed, Arlene, Robert, and Jim contacted their editors at Harper Collins and Kevin called his at Random House. Both publishing houses asked for copies, and a few days later, both made offers. "I was... Read More »
Posted on Dec 7, 2011 7:00:00 PM
A website that promotes the avoidance of using Facebook. Share your thoughts on AvoidFacebook.com, on their pitch page.... Read More »
Posted on Dec 7, 2011 6:01:00 AM
Have you ever thought you had a flair for investing? Can you sense when a new invention will be a success or a disaster? What are your business talents - Negotiating? Marketing? Selling? Now you can put your abilities... Read More »
Posted on Dec 6, 2011 4:30:49 PM
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 »
Posted on Dec 6, 2011 1:13:27 PM
Sometimes inventors or entrepreneurs can become so fixated on developing their product or business, they fail to see the path ahead or behind them. This means they become obsessed with the journey involving their inventions and are blinded to... Read More »
Posted on Dec 1, 2011 6:00:00 AM
Mississauga, ON, pitcher Ed Raymond aims to sell the Dragons' on his fresh fruit delivery service. Share your thoughts on Got Fruit?, on their pitch page.... Read More »
Posted on Nov 29, 2011 4:07:10 PM
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 »
Posted on Nov 15, 2011 1:30:43 PM
As a fellow flax advocate, I had no choice but to examine Brent Larson's pitch for OmegaCrunch flax products on last night's Dragons' Den episode. Turns out the pitcher not only knew his flax facts, he wasn't so bad at... Read More »
Posted on Nov 10, 2011 6:00:00 AM
"Hi, I'm from "Hali-flax," said Brent, the pitcher of 0megaCrunch Flax, a health food. By using this corny joke to open his pitch, Brent gave a quick insight into how five years of partnering with him could feel, and the... Read More »
Posted on Nov 10, 2011 6:00:00 AM
Brian Pudney and Kim Bowie from Vancouver, British Columbia, pitch their line of oversized hoodies for both adults and children. Share your thoughts on Thuggies, on their pitch page.... Read More »
Posted on Nov 9, 2011 9:00:00 AM
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 »
Posted on Nov 8, 2011 6:00:00 AM
Most entrepreneurs believe a great product is all it takes to shake loose some money out of investors. Certainly, there are cases where a product is so good that investors will buy into it no matter who's pitching it. But... Read More »
Posted on Nov 3, 2011 6:00:00 AM
It's a rare occurrence in the Den, but every now and then entrepreneurs will find themselves in a situation where they receive competing offers from different Dragons. For many, this is a dream scenario, but this can present a challenging... Read More »
Posted on Nov 3, 2011 6:00:00 AM
Craig Taylor from Toronto, Ontario pitches his reusable paper cup with plant seeds attached. Share your thoughts on Plant Cup, on their pitch page.... Read More »
Posted on Nov 2, 2011 7:00:00 AM
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 »
Posted on Nov 1, 2011 6:00:00 AM
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 »
Posted on Oct 27, 2011 12:53:39 PM
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 »
Posted on Oct 27, 2011 10:52:04 AM
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 »
Posted on Oct 27, 2011 10:44:20 AM
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 »
Posted on Oct 26, 2011 10:50:08 AM
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 »
Posted on Oct 19, 2011 11:40:04 AM
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 »
Posted on Oct 18, 2011 12:18:18 PM
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 »
Posted on Oct 18, 2011 9:00:00 AM
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 »
Posted on Oct 13, 2011 11:18:02 AM
An entrepreneur from Cardinal, Ontario pitches his mobile donut kiosk. Share your thoughts on the Better Balance Ball on their pitch page.... Read More »
Posted on Oct 11, 2011 3:51:05 PM
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 »
Posted on Oct 11, 2011 10:56:25 AM
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 »
Posted on Oct 6, 2011 6:00:00 AM
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 »
Posted on Oct 6, 2011 6:00:00 AM
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 »
Posted on Oct 5, 2011 10:56:40 AM
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 »
Posted on Oct 4, 2011 9:56:19 AM
If you have faithfully been watching Dragon's Den for any length of time, you may have noticed by now that some would-be entrepreneurs are woefully unprepared to face the dragons. An example is the brother and sister act in... Read More »
Posted on Sep 29, 2011 6:00:00 AM
Every investor watching Dragons' Den stood up and cheered when Dianne Buckner reminded the viewers it is the Dragons' own cash going into the show's businesses they do deals with. It is easy to forget. As a test, take... Read More »
Posted on Sep 29, 2011 6:00:00 AM
A Toronto fashion expert hopes The Dragons like her back to basics approach to kid's clothing. Share your thoughts on Mini Mioche on their pitch page.... Read More »
Posted on Sep 28, 2011 9:50:50 AM
Season Five pitcher Doug Burgoyne of Frogbox was recently on the cover of Profit magazine. He was ranked No. 14 on their "Hot 50 Canada's Top New Growth Companies" in their September issue of the magazine. You can read... Read More »
Posted on Sep 27, 2011 2:22:14 PM
Once the dust settled from the airing of Episode 2, we caught up with the handful of entrepreneurs who pitched on the show. What effect - if any - did the national exposure have on their businesses and lives?... Read More »
Posted on Sep 27, 2011 9:28:13 AM
Kevin O'Leary is whipping up competition on Twitter between his book, The Cold Hard Truth About Money, and Persuasion by Arlene Dickinson - good taglines describing their different investment styles. Not to be outdone, Robert Herjavec's book, Driven, was released... Read More »
Posted on Sep 22, 2011 6:00:00 AM
Art of any type strikes fear into the hearts of most investors. It's emotional, it's unpredictable, it requires vast amounts of startup capital, and too often it's a giant sinkhole for their money. While investors always look for passion... Read More »
Posted on Sep 22, 2011 6:00:00 AM
Two entrepreneurs from Vancouver, BC need a healthy Dragon investment for their specialty men's store. Rate and review MASC on their pitch page.... Read More »
Posted on Sep 21, 2011 11:57:31 AM
Reporter Ian Hanomansing profiled Season Five pitchers Frogbox and speaks to them about their move into the United States on The National. Watch the video below :... Read More »
Posted on Sep 20, 2011 2:43:14 PM
Appearing in The Den has a tendency to change lives - increased sales, new distributors, and emails from across the country... it's incredible. We like to call it "The Dragons' Den Effect." Each week, Dragons' Den producers will follow the... Read More »
Posted on Sep 20, 2011 8:00:00 AM
This was Kevin's pithy comment about pitcher Henry Tenby's business CashSender.com, which was quickly dismissed by the Dragons in Season Six's first episode. Kevin pointed out something that many entrepreneurs forget in the heady excitement of developing their product.... Read More »
Posted on Sep 15, 2011 8:00:00 AM
The first episode of Season 6 certainly did not disappoint. It opens with the much-anticipated introduction of the show's newest Den Dweller, Bruce Croxon. Bruce made his fortune by founding the renown dating website Lavalife, back when computers were the... Read More »
Posted on Sep 15, 2011 8:00:00 AM
Dragons' Den, Canada's highest-rated entertainment program, returns to CBC Television on Wednesday, September 14 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) with a brand new Dragon ready to scorch - or support - the country's newest crop of would-be entrepreneurs. Best... Read More »
Posted on Sep 12, 2011 9:35:28 PM
Dragon Arlene Dickinson will be releasing her debut book Persuasion next week and will be hitting the road for book signings and appearances throughout the next month. At 30, Arlene Dickinson was divorced, had a high school diploma, no savings... Read More »
Posted on Sep 8, 2011 1:23:09 PM
The Producers of Dragons' Den are on the Hunt for Interested Canadian Companies The producers of Canada's top-rated entertainment program, Dragons' Den, are looking for struggling Canadian companies to participate in an exciting new business show. In this new... Read More »
Posted on Jul 19, 2011 1:26:43 PM
This just in: Shooting of Season 6 is wrapped! 233 businesses pitched to the dragons. More than 1400 hours of footage was recorded (talk about a giant hard drive!) and there were 70 deals done in the den. WOW.... Read More »
Posted on Jun 3, 2011 9:56:50 AM
Now that we're shooting Season Six, pitchers from every corner of Canada are on route to Toronto for their date with The Dragons. Many pitches have big props or many bodies that need to get here, so some are... Read More »
Posted on May 9, 2011 1:44:33 PM
Lisa Gabriele, Senior Producer of Dragons' Den, spoke to Bruce Croxon, a 50-year-old, married father of two young children, who lives in downtown Toronto. In 1987, Bruce co-founded Lavalife, the internationally recognized online dating service. In a variety of roles... Read More »
Posted on Apr 15, 2011 4:09:57 PM
Is there something you've always wanted to ask the Dragons? Well, now's your chance! The Ask the Dragons video segements are returning for another season. In a few weeks, the Dragons will be back in Toronto to shoot the... Read More »
Posted on Apr 12, 2011 10:15:47 AM
Season Five pitchers Frogbox and Holy Crap, were both winners recently at the Small Business BC Successful You Awards Doug Burgoyne of Frogbox took home the prize for "Best Green Business," while Brian & Corin Mullins of Holy Crap breakfast cereal... Read More »
Posted on Apr 11, 2011 10:57:43 AM
