The work behind the perspective
Kevin Harrington
Shark Tank Investor and Infomercial Pioneer
- Entrepreneurship
- Direct Response Marketing
- Product Launching
- Angel Investing
- Deal Negotiation
- Brand Building
About Kevin Harrington
Kevin Harrington - Biography
Kevin Harrington is an entrepreneur and investor best known for his role on Shark Tank. With an estimated net worth of $400 million, he has built a successful career in retail, e-commerce, and direct-to-consumer marketing.
Kevin Harrington's entrepreneurial journey spans multiple decades and encompasses diverse business sectors. As the founder and chairman of TVGoods Inc., he established a foundation for his business empire that would eventually lead to significant wealth accumulation. Beyond TVGoods, Harrington has been instrumental in launching and managing several other major enterprises that showcase his versatility as a businessperson. His portfolio of business ventures includes leadership roles at Quantum International, HSN Direct, Reliant International, and involvement with the Entrepreneurs' Organization and the Electronic Retailing Association. Harrington's television presence as an investor on Shark Tank has made him a recognizable figure in business media. He joined the show during its first season in 2009, positioning himself alongside other prominent investors to evaluate and fund promising startup concepts. His earlier appearance on Dragons' Den in 2006 demonstrated his early interest in the investor television format and his commitment to supporting emerging entrepreneurs.
Learn from Kevin when you're...
- Launching a consumer product
- Pitching to investors
- Building a personal brand
- Starting from humble beginnings
- Scaling startups
- Negotiating win-win deals
- Overcoming early business setbacks
- Disrupting marketplaces
What can you ask about Kevin Harrington's work?
In Get Mentors, Kevin Harrington can hold one of the five seats on your Chat board. Ask Kevin's seat or the whole board a question and receive perspectives grounded in published work, with every answer cited. Separately, one idea arrives each morning from mentors selected for your focus.
Best for these goals
- ✓Entrepreneurship
- ✓Direct Response Marketing
- ✓Product Launching
- ✓Angel Investing
Core frameworks
- •Test your product idea with a $500 infomercial before investing big money
- •Negotiate 50/50 joint ventures with partners who bring complementary strengths
- •Build a personal rolodex of 25 key contacts who open doors to bigger opportunities
- •Entrepreneurship
Sample questions
- “Which Kevin framework applies to my current goal?”
- “What would Kevin's published work suggest I consider?”
- “How does this Kevin idea apply to my situation?”
- “What blind spot would this mentor framework help me notice?”
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