Philadelphia entrepreneur Maya Nazareth is set to appear on Season 17 of Shark Tank, where she will pitch her apparel company, Alchemize Fightwear, writes Stephanie Arnold for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Her approach for the episode, where she faced celebrity investors Kendra Scott, Lori Greiner, Kevin O’Leary, Daymond John, and Alexis Ohanian, was to focus on getting through the initial presentation. She felt confident in handling the intense post-pitch questioning from the hosts.
“I was not focused on anything other than just not forgetting my words,” said Nazareth. “I was like, if I make it to the question point, I’m going to be okay, but let’s just not forget the pitch.”
Viewers will have the opportunity to see how the jiu-jitsu enthusiast executed her plan and whether she successfully secured a deal on Wednesday, October 22.
Nazareth launched her direct-to-consumer brand Alchemize Fightwear five years ago to help women in combat sports feel more confident. The idea came from her own experience, noticing that her clothes often failed to stay in place during training, creating the risk of embarrassing wardrobe malfunctions that could even discourage some women from participating. Her designs are specifically engineered for performance.
Read more about Maya Nazareth and her apparel company in the Philadelphia Business Journal.
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