From Classroom to Boardroom: Beth Tfiloh 11th Graders Bring “Shark Tank” to Life with Real-World Innovation (Photos)
Baltimore, MD - May 17, 2026 - The Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School 11th-grade Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship class taught by Steven Venick recently brought the heat of the boardroom to the classroom for a live "Shark Tank" event. Taking place in the theater with an audience of parents, faculty, and peers, five student-led teams pitched original business ventures designed to solve real-world problems.
Each student had a specific job in their company from CEO, CFO, CPM and CMO and presented to the Sharks based on their role.
The event featured a diverse range of innovative products:
- Kustom: Presented Locko, an aesthetically pleasing, fashion-forward bag engineered with theft-deterrent features to give commuters and students peace of mind.
- Jaw Droppers: Introduced Root Flow, a specialized hairbrush that automatically applies natural, healthy oils to promote hair growth and maintenance during grooming.
- Cap-tivated Minds: Pitching Fast Flip, the world’s first dual-cap packaging system designed to eliminate product waste by allowing users to easily access every last drop of shampoo or household goods.
- Student Express: Demonstrated Ideas, Inc., an AI-powered platform providing instant, step-by-step homework guidance and fostering safe communication between students and teachers.
- Ghostbusters: Unveiled Ghosted, a Chrome extension that uses AI to log job applications and automate follow-up emails, bringing transparency and pressure to the modern hiring process.
Our panel of "Sharks" evaluated each team on their innovation, presentation skills, and the feasibility of their business models. The students responded to the Sharks with on point validations of how their product could be successful.
Congratulations to the winning team "Cap-tivated Minds presenting Fast Flip" and all of our 11th-grade entrepreneurs for their hard work, creativity, dedication and professional spirit! These life skills will carry forward to college and eventually the real world.
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