Circadian Optics Pitch Brings Mr. Wonderful to Tears - Shark Tank

Amber Leong's pitch for Circadian Optics takes an emotional turn when Lori asks for Amber's backstory. Her tale of growing up poor in Malaysia and making her way to success in America moves Kevin O'Leary to tears, and Mark calls her the embodiment of the American Dream. From 'Episode 2,' season 11, episode 2 of Shark Tank. Watch Shark Tank SUNDAY 9|8c on ABC, streaming, on demand, and Hulu.

[jayfaisa]

“I’m originally from Malaysia”
*camera points at Indian*

[hannahmaria]

"I need to choose creativity over certainty." I just love that❤

[tourniquet]

"You made me cry and for those reasons, I'm out"

[aranyadutta]

"I need to choose creativity over certainty."

I wonder how many people around the world, myself included, have had this exact thought several times, but just couldn't muster up enough courage to be able to do it, ever.

[sarahmarshall]

*finishes her story*
Barbara: "—and for that reason, I'm out"

[mikhaeljason]

Allways loved Kevin, people who dislike him are crazy .
I think his the most smart, respectful, honest.
PERIOD

[djrednitro]

Barbara: so you were sick with 50% chance of living and that scares me, for that reason I'm out

[Paragon]

Lori and Mark. 750K for 20%, they tossed in 50k extra for her parents for a total of 800k.

[catastropher]

You made Kevin cry. For that reason I'm all in. You go girl.

[bloathk]

Finally a sad story that's authentic

[KingCoCo]

“You represent freedom and everything America strives for, and for that reason, I’m out”

[dingerdaber]

This lady's been through so much!! Love her dream love her passion and determination. So tough!!

[nataliaslover]

"NO BALLS NO BABIES" lmao im dying

[goodfornothing]

Kevin: What is this liquid coming out of my eyes?!! Nobody said 'royalty for perpetuity', yet my eyes are leaking! Or beyond this straight faced exterior, am I just a truly kind hearted Canadian after all?

[mc]

“I want to do something courageous. I have to take a chance.. I had this idea so I had to choose creativity over certainty.” -Amber Leong 💖💖💖

[justanamateur]

“You cried and for that reason I’m out.”
-Barbara

[EGarrett]

They left out the end where Kevin sheds a single tear then offers 100k for 65% with perpetual royalty.

[RAMSLFE]

A parents love is insane, she’s a fighter mad props

[manyspruces]

Kevin wasn’t the only one with tears in his eyes.

[Patricio]

"Creativity Over Certainty".... Beautiful words to guide life choices.