Entrepreneurs Being Entrepreneurs. on Instagram: "Handy Pan is a smart frying pan that turns into a strainer with the press of a button, making it easy to drain oil or water while cooking. Created by two childhood friends from Ohio, the idea started as a simple sketch and took years to bring to life. After struggling with sales, they appeared on Shark Tank asking for just $10,000 for 20% equity. Despite doubts from some sharks, the product impressed Lori Greiner, who made an offer. After the epi

Startup Thinkers on Instagram: "A smart idea alone doesn’t build a business. Josh Conway and Adam Chaudry walked into Shark Tank Season 13 with Handy Pan—a non-stick skillet featuring a built-in strainer, designed to reduce kitchen mess. They asked for $10,000 in exchange for 20% equity, banking on simplicity. But the numbers told a different story. Before the show, total sales stood at just $7,900, exposing a clear disconnect between innovation and market demand. While the low valuation helped