Ionic Ear Shark Tank Update
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What Happened to Ionic Ear After Shark Tank
Is Ionic Ear still in business? No — the company has shut down.
- No deal — never received any investment to get past the developmental stages
- Founder and business dropped out of sight after airing
- Barbara Corcoran called it the creepiest pitch she has ever seen (2013 interview)
Last verified Apr 5, 2026. Web-confirmed sources.
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The Ionic Ear Shark Tank Pitch
Darrin Johnson of St. Paul, MN pitched Ionic Ear on Shark Tank Season 1, Episode 1, which aired Sunday, August 9, 2009, asking for $1M for 15% of the company — a $6.7M valuation.
Ionic Ear left the Tank without a deal.
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Pitch Details
- Aired
- S1E1Aug 9, 2009
- Ask
- $1Mfor 15%
- Ask Valuation
- $6.7M