Shark Tank US | 54 Thrones Entrepreneur Won't Back Down

Christina Funke Tegbe are seeking $250k for a 10% stake in their company 54 Thrones.
From Season 13 Episode 4
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Shark Tank US | 54 Thrones Entrepreneur Won't Back Down
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[@wirebug42]

they gotta keep Nirav around as much as they can, man, that guy really is one of the best, most genuine people they've had as a guest. You can tell he really does this for his passion towards helping entrepreneurs and not just as a business venture

[@wolfwang8464]

Guys annoying

[@mentalwarfare9040]

You find him annoying because he's the nerd that became rich. I'm guessing you weren't a nerd in school and that's why you feel animosity towards him.

[@TWOhype23]

@@mentalwarfare9040 Normally I’d agree with you but the guy has an Ab-Soul album (arguably his best) as his profile pic. Therefore he’s right :)

[@turtleking9999]

Genuine is the wrong word.

[@albertorynda740]

Yea you're right. I usually disklike majority of the guests... This guy and Kevin hart the only ones I like

[@Mastery7045]

The cameraman deserves a royalty deal

[@jaydensing5336]

A perpetuate deal

[@Thedurtytruth]

Folks did his thang @ 3:09 mark 💯

[@nathanhargreaves1743]

God bless the camera guy

[@nathanhargreaves1743]

Tho was unfortunate not to see her walk back outside the room which would be an interesting angle. 😂

[@garbygarb31]

There's like 15 cameras lmao

[@derrick_david]

She didn't even notice she lost a 15% deal!!! And took a 17.5% deal 😭 Also did anyone notice that only in this episode the camera angles where different?

[@algore3959]

Yeah the camera man is a real creep. He's done the same to other female enterpreneurs. Disrespectful in this setting.

[@johannmuster9726]

hahaha the camera angles did exactly what i wanted

[@callmemastermaster9875]

Definitely thought that to myself. All thaaaat jelly and no toast...

[@markelon8303]

@@algore3959 woke

[@kevinblack7125]

@@algore3959 the cameraman is my hero

[@dbadaddy7386]

You could see that this is a deal Lori wanted to do but it would undercut an existing deal, and she had the ethics to walk away. Good for her!

[@kovam1234]

🤣 LOL delusion irl

[@KyokaOshi]

@@kovam1234 not delusional its business ethics 101.Investing into a business when you already have one in the same field is conflict of interest.

[@WayzYs]

@@KyokaOshi not just ethics but its also the law lmao, would be a breach of contract. They have a non-compete clause

[@theempire00]

Lori is just 100% class 🥰🥰☺️

[@MilesHoppus]

thank you for commenting what she literally stated and we watched

[@hannesproductions4302]

Anybody see how Kevin got an extra 0.5% for Nirav. It shows that Kevin values what he adds to the deal.

[@MaganaVentures]

Yup I saw that too

[@salembenahmed5797]

No it's for him .. he took 10,5 😂

[@MaikNL]

@@salembenahmed5797 half percent for the beak

[@cnachopchopnewsagency]

@@salembenahmed5797 nope, that is for nirav

[@oshanewilliams8865]

Gotta respect Mark for Negotiating with ABC on behalf of the entrepreneurs to allow them to keep the full equity of their business and not lose any to ABC just to come on to their platform.

[@stevethea5250]

What abc

[@oshanewilliams8865]

@stevethea5250 that's the television station that owns the rights to the show and also broadcasts it.

[@Happy-go-luckyTV]

"Promoting trade not aid".... great quote!

[@FreeOfTheLoop]

Thrones? Not even close lmao

[@1cans634]

Smart, rich, successful and beautiful? What a woman.

[@GlennJimenez]

For a second i didnt see Mr Wonderful. Love him or hate him, its not shark tank without Mr Wonderful.

[@silvaskiproductions3937]

or barbara "im out" cocoran

[@livingdulce]

@@silvaskiproductions3937 😅🤣

[@wamankumbharkar119]

Man Nirav is my favorite shark every episode he has been in and invested is nothing short of a learning in itself about a great entrepreneur. I Loved mark and lori before this but nirav is my new favorite now.

[@Dalal9797]

I was afraid she wouldn’t get a deal 🥶 thank god, very impressive lady.

[@jozefstrela6335]

that bum is impressive

[@biniam2301]

Me 2 , is bad I read your comment before end 😂

[@publicenemy1783]

Same lol, I was thinking she impressive but might not get a deal because conflicts or not understanding the space. Glad they stepped in a made a deal.

[@Dalal9797]

@@biniam2301 lol sorry 🤣

[@jin8684]

Being too impressive backfires on shark tank

[@whatwhat9004]

So after she countered with $250k for 15%, it sounded like Nirav was willing to do that deal. Him taking only 5% and Kevin getting 10%. She must’ve not been paying attention to that because she ultimately gave away 2.5% more than she would’ve otherwise. Good job getting a deal though

[@julienjoseph8831]

Nah he wasn't ok with it and kevin was talking because he was set on getting his 10

[@damodardas219]

The way she towered over those guys when they came to hug her.

[@tonirvd3650]

lol I though the same. mr wonderful is short

[@H1storybr3akdown]

@@tonirvd3650 kevin is 5’10. If 5’10 is considered short 6’4 is the new average

[@SpodermanEU]

@@H1storybr3akdown hhahahahaah tru. Fk these tall ppl

[@capiscuul]

@@H1storybr3akdown ?

[@H1storybr3akdown]

@@capiscuul ?

[@Scorpioking1987]

This was Asstounding to watch - the audience definitely won 🏆

[@baptistafe]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@avijeet6709]

this deal was a piece of cake for her :)

[@pokemontradingcardgamecoll5934]

*astounding

[@AxeDragon1989]

@@pokemontradingcardgamecoll5934 you missed the joke

[@celestinetoussaint6350]

Yall are wild lmfao

[@flamez9669]

Her presentation was amazing..she knew her product very well and revenue she deserves it all

[@snowball4259]

I'm glad at some point the cameraman focused on her backstory.

[@ImPhoRealz]

Shorty def has a great story.

[@mohibelahi2189]

underrated comment

[@Denso59]

🤣🤣🤣

[@marcelljones3986]

Snow Ball the goat! Lol

[@kobirod3302]

The backstory and hairstyle was really great. My wife loved it too😃

[@caroljeeben7064]

I LOVE that pastel packaging. Looks like legit butter sticks but not in a tacky way at all. body butter is so cool.

[@spedcodm428]

She’s got a great future behind her

[@binyomin3567]

Lmfao this should have 1000 likes

[@richardayala9945]

Top tier comment😂

[@Denso59]

Dude 🤣🤣

[@namirgreene2185]

Aye YOO😂

[@eizyaws]

😂😂

[@gbengaogun]

So proud to be Nigerian. She killed it! What a pitch!

[@paulthrutner9114]

Most of you are scammers so I'd be proud too!

[@Sincerely_yours330]

Even better, she's Yoruba!!!

[@ShayMarie.00]

@@paulthrutner9114 Most? That's a stretch. You know what's true though? MOST black doctors in the US are Nigerians. Nigerians are the MOST educated demographic in the US.

[@Robert-sm3vq]

@@ShayMarie.00 ooga

[@ShayMarie.00]

@@Robert-sm3vq booga

[@noahshearouse4554]

Nirav has to be on more of these

[@fgdgo]

Her energy and hard work is admirable! And wow she is BEAUTIFUL!

[@hopediaz9002]

“Trade not aid.” Spoken beautifully

[@yowmama]

camera man is the real mvp. he deserves some equity as well

[@MikeJones-nj4lq]

Lmao

[@blongallero4761]

Royalties 🤔

[@okie-5518]

😂😂😂 camera man Drop this 👑

[@garbygarb31]

There's like 15 cameras , 30+ camera operators and assistants, and multiple editors

[@christophervanzyl6824]

Lol😂

[@sholaking5027]

Beautiful product: ethical and well crafted. This is an amazing pitch too. ✨

[@karenwalters1211]

She’s so inspiring! Product is a great idea too

[@bidmcms3]

What’s the idea? It’s just lotion

[@sonle7019]

@@bidmcms3 more so the branding or the story. people want to buy products that allign with their values

[@lineakristensen1821]

I think the product is confusing. If they're all "head to toe" then why do you have 10 products?

[@lineakristensen1821]

@@sonle7019 you need more than that

[@SB-ki3jw]

She spent forever in college just to quit her job after 6 days, cashes her 401k to travel. She sounds incredibly spoiled. She is very fortunate this worked out for her and I wouldn’t recommend most people follow her example

[@jhonwaltergarces7338]

She just lost the 15% deal

[@pinenut252]

Yes, I don't understand why

[@markelon8303]

She f**ked up

[@topnineshow]

My jaw dropped. They were already in at 15%.

[@diamond852]

Shocking. Mark noticed

[@archangelz558]

Yep, gonna realize it watching the episode, but still great outcome , if the guest shark wasn’t there she would’ve gone home empty handed. What are the chances she happened to be at the one episode that guy was in, and got Kevin as a result, he was out!

[@fluidflowz6712]

The B-Roll was captivating to say the least 💖🔥💯🏆

[@RotimiOrimoloye]

Nirav is an interesting guy. Seems like a man with a powerful brain. I'd love to learn more about him.

[@weemeemoo]

Powerful brain, lol

[@Aspirant19131]

@@weemeemoo you yourself are lol

[@jasmoniqueware6398]

​@@weemeemoo How else do get to where he's sitting??? Oh well I suppose you wouldn't know. 💀

[@brianaceti188]

Great pitch and the Nextdoor guy is so damn likable lol

[@Coach_Prisca]

You took the words right out of my mins

[@Coach_Prisca]

Mind

[@heddshot87]

She has a great future in front _and_ behind her.

[@Mamapelz]

Big future

[@henrygarcia7882]

Bunda

[@friends8083]

WORD

[@charlz.]

Y'all should stop 😭😭

[@highbrass7563]

Hahahahah

[@Noor_Jacobs03]

As a Coloured South African, it's good to see our continent being appreciated, and for this lady to help out the people from here. Wonderful episode.

[@Android18DBZ]

Wow this lady right here is a 10/10 in every aspect: Body, Mind, Spirit, etc! 🥰 She’s a good role model. 🙃 I don’t even know how her and yet I feel so much respect and love for her. She exudes confidence too. 🙌🏻

[@mrsortizplease]

I hate when the sharks say, they don't understand the products, she did a great job of explaining what the products are and how the ingredients work.

[@troypolamalusamoanislandsp4821]

They're trying to be nice by not saying they ain't into this Black Business blah

[@mrsortizplease]

I wanted to say that too. But I was being reserved

[@saifuldude]

They don't have the proper connection in beauty cosmetic product, therefore they are out if don't know how to grow the business ... As for lori in this episode, she doesn't want to fund her competitor as she already have commitment to another beauty cosmetic company...

[@diamond852]

All the sharks have invested in a business they didn't get, especially Robert. We all know why they didn't even consider this and it has nothing to do with connections or whatever else the comment above mine is selling.

[@weemeemoo]

They're admitting that they don't know and don't serve the customer base

[@hihiz432]

Buying mine right now!! Best of luck to her and hope she finds much success. Love to see black women doing GREAT 🤎🤎🤎🤎

[@louislove269]

So smart! oh wow! I have never been so proud to be African and a Texan. She exceeded all expectations. Fantastic and brilliant presentation 👏🏾 👍🏽 👌🏽. Wow wow, beauty and brains.

[@datenyladotcom]

She's got a product i stand behind 100 percent..

[@ethanameur8922]

😏

[@princeig656]

She is super bright and on point love her perspective glad she got a deal 🤝

[@longq5198]

I'm so happy for her. Hope the deal goes through and she makes it big. Also, I hope she shares her success with the hard working people in Africa, where the product, the source of her product.

[@teddyaribisala4372]

Thank you, her product can be found in major stores.

[@iwrk]

Yeah, she pays 12 and sells for 80, or something like that

[@bigdaddy3621]

I'm sure they are paid for farming the raw material

[@Isaidwhatisaiddear]

This woman is everything that I aspire to be. She’s phenomenally beautiful as well as extremely intelligent.

[@giovannisantostasi9615]

Yes, she is.

[@nasara690]

Aspire to be your best self not someone else

[@sholaking5027]

That's wisdom speaking 🤓✨👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@g.pearson4726]

I was screamed yes with her🥰 Never heard of this brand but I definitely will be purchasing it

[@ambitionz5625]

4:15 cant say ive seen this angle of the set before but I like it

[@lateishaclement]

Christina, you are amazing! I watched your video and ran to your site. The passion is palpable and I want to support you based on that alone! Whew! You're phenomenal sis.

[@TheFikky40]

Nigerians are really making us proud abroad

[@raineypiechowski3032]

Her branding and design is on point!

[@dreamer2512]

Good for her wish her all the best

[@newhire4915]

Good god she is a straight Knockout !

[@daviddaws3521]

She is the full package brains and beauty

[@chillbest14]

Facts

[@anouar1414]

i thought the same thing what a woman

[@leesteal4458]

Besuty is the eye of the beholder.

[@NINJUNK00]

I didn’t realize I had a type till now

[@ladyj5682]

The outs at the beginning are astounding to me. She did all right, yet they went out. Crazy to me. What's the real problem? It's so helping the people in need

[@kenfox22]

Robert is like throw me a towel. 😆

[@dalac_93]

The presentation was just mind blowing

[@stellarocquie7957]

Wow, she's about 6'3"! Gorgeous young lady. She should be the spokesmodel for the brand.

[@nikite_9289]

She was the shark in there raising the prices sensing that they aren’t gonna let the deal go😂

[@fluidflowz6712]

People saying she got robbed for 17.5% after intially coming down from 20%... 🤦‍♂️ Also $80 for a SET is high because it cost $12 to make but then fork out the same price for one Western owned product. 😂 Do you complain about how much an iPhone or Nike trainers cost?? She's PAYING the workers in Africa, not sending aid. 💯✔🔥💰

[@SB-ki3jw]

She went up from 15% so there’s that

[@fluidflowz6712]

@@SB-ki3jw 0:13 Up from intially 10% but ended up givig away 7.5% more instead of 20% after negotiations... Stop it!

[@SB-ki3jw]

@@fluidflowz6712 how about I make you an offer: I’ll stop it You can come back at me with a counteroffer of: I’ll keep going a little bit more

[@whatwhat9004]

@@fluidflowz6712 She didn’t come down from 30%. They never asked for 30%. They asked for 20

[@jasmoniqueware6398]

​@@SB-ki3jw She offered 15 bc they countered with 20 and then settled at 17.5. Dumbass. Yeah... you need to see about them eyes. ... and the ears too.

[@cameronjenkins96]

wow. talk about drop dead gorgeous.! praying for her prosperity. 👑

[@highlandhousestudio6638]

Ummm this woman is amazing!!! Im beyond captivated by her story and good lord she is sooo beautiful!!! Intelligence, motivation and stunning beauty.. SOLD

[@dr.1956]

Go Girl, super proud of you....Sending love from 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@normanfl6592]

She’s absolutely gorgeous and very smart.I’m so happy for her.

[@ronnimartin7033]

I'm so proud of her!! You go girl!! This is awesome!!

[@iiyaan]

WHAT A GODDESS

[@carriebrooks4174]

Been watching this show for many Years ..never ever have I seen the cameraman use this angle on any other guest.

[@dbadaddy7386]

This is awesome. Passion and business sense. A hand up and not a handout for her African suppliers, a product that is well on its way to being proven sustainably, and a genuine plan of action. Plus it's clear she did her homework by watching past episodes. Africa can solve most of its own problems if only it didn't receive so much directed outside help.

[@beckyc3127]

Africa is a really big place! Maybe some countries in Africa could solve many of their own problems if they didn’t receive so much outside help, but that’s not true for all African countries. Africa can’t really be clumped together anymore than North America or Europe can be clumped together.

[@jasmoniqueware6398]

​@@beckyc3127 Yah... bc it's a CONTINENT. 💀😭💀

[@beckyc3127]

@@jasmoniqueware6398 huh?

[@jasmoniqueware6398]

@@beckyc3127 ???? ... do you not know what a continent is??

[@beckyc3127]

@@jasmoniqueware6398 I didn’t say it wasn’t a continent. I said it’s a big place because it is. If you read my statement again, you will see that my point was that we can’t clump Africa together and say that Africa could solve many of its own problems like it’s a country.

[@MrNick-]

0:50 I used to traffic packages that looked just like that!

[@scottyblack9204]

😂😂

[@drew957]

Sharks saying no shows why a black shark on the show is important they would’ve understood culturally what the importance of her line means and how lucrative it is in our community

[@keerthichandra376]

Oh just shut it with this stupid argument. You can't invest $500k just because you understand importance of a certain background 🤷

[@13cardenk]

The camera man needs a raise

[@Bee-dp3st]

A demotion!

[@silvaskiproductions3937]

something raised on me from his work 🤪

[@teddyaribisala4372]

Congratulations to my niece, Christina🥳💐🎉🎊👏🏾

[@diannamills2797]

Houston was well represented on Shark Tank! So proud of her

[@Broughton1128]

*She is STUNNING!*

[@tamirajohnellestyle]

AGREED!

[@adzbawa]

She was brilliant! She sparkled during the whole pitch ✨💫

[@Sk8Scooty_HBN]

My favorite episode so far 😍 👌

[@Angel-mo5pk]

That cameraman knew what he was doing….and I ain’t complaining

[@baxoutthebox5682]

Smart segment in health & beauty to invest in. Definitely a need for these companies and it’s still early enough.

[@Hegelschmegel-rk8vh]

Kevin knew that was a fantAsstic presentation. 😂 9:22

[@robin2thek]

High quality content right here.

[@nitsuj6801]

They should really keep margins secret on sharktank because finding out someone is making their product for $12 and selling for $80 isn't exactly encouraging

[@sethowen8215]

Also how is she supporting African business by paying $12 to them and keeping $68? Am I missing something?

[@sholaking5027]

She may not be keeping for herself. They may be on salary i.e. they may be paid out of the profits.

[@lisajackson3743]

@@sholaking5027 the labor cost would be included in the cost of the goods. Perhaps she is reinvesting in the business, working on expansion, and giving back in other ways.

[@exotiq7754]

Anything marketed to women is going to have ridiculous margins. You can charge them pretty much anything in the beauty and fashion sectors and get away with it

[@jasmoniqueware6398]

​@@exotiq7754 Same goes for men. But beauty brands are more influential so it's more common in that space. There's no difference. 💀

[@justinwalker2460]

The camera person looked out 👀👌

[@helens3677]

Wow. Smart and beautiful lady. Love from Ethiopia “Trade not aid”. I love it. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Roger88faction]

3:42 had me Rofl hahaha, Cameraman knew wassup lol

[@David-R.]

She's a breath of fresh air!

[@Evanescence29]

Well that pitch was definitely "Smooth like Shea Butter"

[@Octaviamorris77]

I’ve never heard of 54 thrones…but I’ll check it out

[@nicoles_luv]

Gooo Christina!!! So happy for you 💓

[@Cultsurvivor]

Oh how I love it when beauty and brains are together!!!!!

[@nashcan6350]

next door guy Great dude ✅

[@aandrissotim2012]

Great camera work

[@thedangerousbeauty]

Yes! Happy for her. 🙌

[@mollieedwards5967]

Way to go girl!

[@ebenezermamabolo2063]

She's representing Africa. Keep flying our flags.

[@niaholder9168]

Wish her the best ❤️

[@makaveli5899]

The camera man is the real MVP

[@TylerToic]

mr wonderful did that deal just so he could hug her 😂😂😂

[@kalohpaul4100]

I hail my Naija people and she named her company to represent Africa as a whole. Congrats to her

[@jaimeromero2924]

The cameraman made sure to give us some fine POV. 🤤

[@angelcervantes5453]

She’s so easy to root for

[@ZanderSabbag]

She really makes you wanna support her back, such an inspiring person to get behind of!

[@ojieking8317]

As a Nigerian proud of you girl

[@mark6000]

usman goated

[@Bee-dp3st]

Me too

[@ayoosho8728]

Same here!!👏👏

[@lukeav6097]

As a black person I am proud of her.

[@uglybarnacle6699]

Barbara: I'm not even there but I'm still out

[@yandingallan6873]

The camera angles were the winner in this episode 😊

[@apricotmadness4850]

Damn, the curves on that woman. She’s representing Nigeria well.

[@ashajeremiahqw8775]

If she supposedly “African” why did she need to learn about her own tribe and language just some things are inherited she’s lying

[@lisajackson3743]

@@ashajeremiahqw8775 did you watch the show? Her father emigrated from Nigeria, she was born and raised in America, and obviously got disconnected from her roots.

[@jasmoniqueware6398]

​@@ashajeremiahqw8775 What bus do you ride???? Bc you need to go back and watch. ... and clean your ears while you're at it.

[@michaellofton4420]

I am so proud of the cameraman 👏🏾

[@jasmoniqueware6398]

Pathetic.

[@yashaunjones9675]

Just wanted to say thanks to the editing team for showing the difference in diverse capitalism. All capitalism is not about direct gain, some consist of eliminating possible competition.

[@garbygarb31]

What

[@silvaskiproductions3937]

I believe he is referring to the segment about her products being more oily compared to water-based ones

[@autumnonpurpose]

She’s beautiful and so graceful ❤

[@ashleybcookin]

I wish you much success sis!!! ❤