KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Shark Tank Success Stories: Behind the Pitch — A Candid Conversation With Successful Founders
• 11:15AM - 12:00PM • Keynote Theatre
Dive “behind the tank” with entrepreneurs who landed deals on ABC’s hit show Shark Tank as they share how they turned bold ideas into booming businesses. Discover their inspiring journeys, key lessons, and powerful strategies for overcoming challenges and scaling success.
Moderated by Nicole Denise, an Entrepreneurial Powerhouse and Brand Strategist.
Shark Tank is a registered trademark of Sony Pictures Television Inc. and ABC. This event is not affiliated with or endorsed by Shark Tank, Sony Pictures, or ABC.
Presented by:
Nicole Denise Brand Intelligence Strategist & CEO, CoAgency
Nicole Denise Phillip is a Brand Intelligence Strategist and founder of CoAgency, where she helps coaches, consultants, and online service experts turn clarity into consistent conversion.
Through her Intelligence Pillars framework — Business Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Capital Intelligence, and Well-Being Intelligence — Nicole equips leaders to scale without burnout by aligning their messaging, automation, systems, and capacity.
With over a decade of experience in brand positioning, business development, and strategic advisory, Nicole is known for helping high-capacity entrepreneurs eliminate confusion, install intelligent systems, and build businesses that support their
Nicole Denise Phillip is a Brand Intelligence Strategist and founder of CoAgency, where she helps coaches, consultants, and online service experts turn clarity into consistent conversion.
Through her Intelligence Pillars framework — Business Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Capital Intelligence, and Well-Being Intelligence — Nicole equips leaders to scale without burnout by aligning their messaging, automation, systems, and capacity.
With over a decade of experience in brand positioning, business development, and strategic advisory, Nicole is known for helping high-capacity entrepreneurs eliminate confusion, install intelligent systems, and build businesses that support their life instead of competing with it.
Her work bridges the gap between calling and conversion, strategy and sustainability, visibility and profitability.
When Nicole speaks, audiences leave with clarity, conviction, and a framework they can immediately implement.
Andrew Feld Shark Tank Success Story
Andrew Feld is an entrepreneur and founder of Fresh Patch, the original real-grass dog potty subscription service. He has spent more than 15 years building and scaling consumer brands, with Fresh Patch becoming a nationally recognized company after appearing on Shark Tank. Andrew’s work spans direct-to-consumer commerce, agriculture, and real estate, with a focus on product innovation, brand building, and long-term business growth.
Andrew Feld is an entrepreneur and founder of Fresh Patch, the original real-grass dog potty subscription service. He has spent more than 15 years building and scaling consumer brands, with Fresh Patch becoming a nationally recognized company after appearing on Shark Tank. Andrew’s work spans direct-to-consumer commerce, agriculture, and real estate, with a focus on product innovation, brand building, and long-term business growth.
Kaycee Jones Shark Tank Success Story
Kaycee Jones, born and raised in American Falls, Idaho, & is the Co-Founder and COO of Apolla Performance Wear. Apolla makes life-changing compression socks to alleviate inflammation-related pain in the feet and ankles. Their patented design has been seen on Shark Tank, Good Morning America, Steve Harvey Show, featured in Forbes, and more! Kaycee earned her B.S. in Physical Education, Sport Science, and Dance. After relocating to California, Kaycee achieved her M.S. from California State University Fullerton in Kinesiology. While getting her degree, she worked in Guest Talent at Disneyland and also became a Registered Yoga
Kaycee Jones, born and raised in American Falls, Idaho, & is the Co-Founder and COO of Apolla Performance Wear. Apolla makes life-changing compression socks to alleviate inflammation-related pain in the feet and ankles. Their patented design has been seen on Shark Tank, Good Morning America, Steve Harvey Show, featured in Forbes, and more! Kaycee earned her B.S. in Physical Education, Sport Science, and Dance. After relocating to California, Kaycee achieved her M.S. from California State University Fullerton in Kinesiology. While getting her degree, she worked in Guest Talent at Disneyland and also became a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200), National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT), and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).
Kaycee now resides in Indialantic, FL, with her husband and 2 sons, 2 dogs, and a cat! When she is not burning the midnight oil as an entrepreneur & mom, she loves to do yoga, listen to podcasts, travel, & soak up family time.