Comcast Business to Host “Shark Tank” Casting Call in Philadelphia

For the second year in a row, Comcast Business is hosting a casting call for the ABC show “Shark Tank” in Philadelphia, providing small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs an opportunity to achieve their business aspirations in the upcoming 9th season of the program.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with ‘Shark Tank’ and give our customers and local entrepreneurs the chance to get their businesses off of the ground,” said Dave Dombroski, Regional Vice President for Comcast Business in Greater Philadelphia area.

The casting call will take place at XFINITY Live!, 1100 Pattison Avenue, on Wednesday, June 28.

The first 500 entrepreneurs to arrive at each open casting call are guaranteed to be seen and will pitch the “Shark Tank” casting team with their business concepts, products or ideas. For further casting call information and to fill out an application, please visit www.PitchSharkTank.com.

“We are always excited to visit cities across the country in our quest to find promising entrepreneurs with great ideas.  I believe that great entrepreneurs are all around the U.S., and they just need an opportunity to pitch their idea, so we look forward to traveling to Philadelphia,” said Clay Newbill, “Shark Tank” Executive Producer.

Comcast Business is bringing additional amenities to this casting call, including free WiFi, charging stations for wireless devices, guest speakers and a lounge area where attendees can network with other local entrepreneurs.