Louisville native earns deal on ‘Shark Tank’ [Video]

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville native swam with the sharks and now has an amazing opportunity and $150,000.

UK alumni and 26-year-old Destin Bell was on an episode of ABC’s hit show “Shark Tank,” where inventors share their big ideas in the hopes of the ‘sharks’ or successful venture capitalists, will invest in their product. 

He accepted $150,000 collectively from Rashaun Williams and Daymond John for a 15% stake in his company, Card.io.

Card.io is an app that gamifies cardio experiences. Bell started the app in June 2022 and currently it is available for download in over 70 countries.

Users claim “turf” in their city as they walk, run or bike through different areas. The goal is to make exercise more enjoyable and motive users to get active, according to the Shark Tank products website.

Users can also join teams, compete in virtual events and earn real-world rewards. 

Before Williams offered Bell the deal, he said he saw protentional in Bell.

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