On June 19, 2023 five Pocatello Rotary Club members starred as “Sharks” in the first of what will be many Rotary Shark Pond entrepreneur pitch shows. These monthly shows (held over Zoom) invite aspiring entrepreneurs from Ghana and Nigeria to pitch their business ideas to… Read More »Rotary Club Pocatello Shark Pond (S2E6)
Click the image below to watch the latest Shark Pond episode. Guest judges: Meet “Chuckles the Chicken.” A special hen that is sponsored by Gary Lee Fischer to live the best life a chicken can have, never to end up on a dinner plate.
International Virtual Service Projects Made Easy Shark Pond is a virtual service project in the form of an entrepreneur pitch show like Shark Tank…but friendly. Budding entrepreneurs from impoverished areas in Africa are trained and then pitch their business ideas to clubs, business teams, and… Read More »Shark Pond
Togbale Agnes is a fashion designer and the owner of Doffes fashion. I sew ladies wear, wedding gowns, engagement dresses, kids wear, mens shirts and many more. Currently, I work in the house for now. If I am able to get the grant, I will be… Read More »Doffes Fashion by Togbale Agnes
Benjamin Kwesi Ahialorxo, Focus Lens Photography, is located in the Ashaiman Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Focus Lens provides photography services for graduates, weddings, family portraits, business headshots, and neighborhood school photos and Birthday Parties. I am very flexible when being booked by clients. I… Read More »Focus Lens Photography
Tonney’s Prestige Enterprise provide excellent, vibrant and value for money barbering and hairstyles service for people from all walks of life, with the understanding of installing confident, and adding value to my customers and building relationships through my customer service skills in other to provide… Read More »Anakwa Kofi Enock – Tonney’s Barber Shop
Describe your business:* My business is named “GIFTED-CRUNCHY”, Gifted-Crunchy is a startup venture specializing in the production and distribution of high-quality bean flour. Our mission is to provide nutritious, versatile, and sustainable food alternatives to health-conscious individuals, individuals with dietary restrictions, and those seeking to… Read More »Gift Akua Okiyi – Gifted Crunchy
Watch the 8 minute video recap Startup Pitch Event Results in Three $1,000 Grants for Entrepreneurs in Ghana Three Ghanaian entrepreneurs were awarded startup grants during a Shark Tank-style pitch event held April 29, 2023. Abigail (Abifex Graphics), Josephine (Seystitches), and Theophilus (Catfish Farm) in… Read More »Shark Pond Season 2 Episode 4
Abigail Ampiaw, founder of Abifex Graphics Design Consulting in Accra, Ghana, provides quality printing and sales to the general public. She requests a startup grant to purchase a Canon Advanced 5560i printer/copier to increase sales margins, since printing will then no longer need to be hired… Read More »Abigail Ampiaw
Seystitches in Accra, Ghana specializes in styling, designing, and sewing both male and female clothing for all occasions including wedding gowns and casual dresses. Owner, Josephine Sey, helps clients choose a style which is then sewn to fit the occasion. We are very punctual and… Read More »SeyStitches by Josephine
