The Sharks Accuse The Creator of Wanna Date? of Having Everything Handed To Her | Shark Tank US

Melissa is seeking $100k for a 20% stake in her company Wanna Date

From Season 11 Episode 12

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Sharks Accuse The Creator of Wanna Date? of Having Everything Handed To Her | Shark Tank US

[ReetinEntertainment]

"You have a supportive and loving father. For those reasons I am out."
-Barbara

[nanashavitze-delliou]

"You won't be homeless if this flops, and for that reason I'm out."

[davidmoss]

I loved how Daymond and Mark came to her defense. It is completely unfair to have your destiny written out for you on the basis of something that is just untrue.

[SlyAceZeta]

I've never had strong dislike for a Shark before, but Barbara had absolutely no excuse to tear into this girl for having a supportive family to keep her afloat while she starts a business. We should all strive to be like Melissa when we're young and like Melissa's father when we're old. Not every successful entrepreneur needs to have homelessness threatened to earn that success. For shame, Barbara. Kudos to Mark for his words and his offer, and I'm glad to see this company is doing incredibly well.

[kmshyamsundar]

Barbra is so creative and inventive in coming up with excuses to say no.

[katiepeaceskies]

Her dad supporting her has nothing to do with her business. Barbara's botox went straight to her heart.

[zarasbazaar]

What Barbara seems to have forgotten is that a lot of people give up on a business idea, because they have to get a job to pay the bills. This girl having a buffer gives her a chance to make this business work.

[jimzee]

That was a crummy thing for Barbara to say. Anyone who says they are "self-made" is usually someone who forgets to acknowledge that someone else either took a chance on them or invested time, money, or love in their future.

[uikmnhjme]

Barbara is out of touch. There’s a difference between mega rich kids with no work ethic and entrepreneurs with a supportive family behind them

[cambean]

“If Barbara’s right that means none of our kids can do anything on their own” well said by the RICHEST shark Mark Cuban!

[rekcusdoo]

WannaDate is still in business and has $5mill in sales.

Barbara telling her to be homeless is classic Barbara.

[Ms_Mac]

This girl did become successful! She has a networth of 5 million in sales. Selling in USA and Canada, partnering with some big retailers like whole foods. She has been dubbed the best food item in shark tank history. Go girl go!

Edit: she took Mark's advice and has the original date flavor and also sells multiple flavors. I have tried this product myself (ate it prior to even knowing she was on shark tank). It's a 10/10 product and I highly recommend! :)

[samassefa]

Barbara: where do you live?
Entrepreneur: I am homeless
Barbara: You got a deal. You are a true entrepreneur

[arashkborzoo]

oh god the way they broke her down was so bad, she's not a entitled brat, she is a hard working person with a good idea, dates are amazing.

[ambermartinez]

I’m not an advocate for rich spoiled people. But this girl seemed like an absolute sweetheart and are none of those things.

[harmonyquinn]

It’s insane how we ALL say that EVERY child deserves a loving, supportive family but when they have that, they’re torn into.🥴

[Skysmeller]

Imagine being a great dad and seeing your daughter graduate college and start her own business with support from you only to have her come home and tell you she got shamed for it.

[masonhoward]

It's so ironic that Mark is easily the richest person on the show and he's also the kindest.

[Geecota]

Wow not only did Barbara insult her but a lot of people. My parents helped me during college because they wanted to see me succeed. And I put in effort on my part. If it wasn’t for them I wouldn’t be able to keep afloat or pursue my dream. I’m forever grateful to them.

[gregdrake]

I normally hate when the entrepreneurs tear up and cry but I 100% understood why this girl did. Barbara was so out of line