Troy Carter, a Season 7 guest shark, built his reputation as a music manager and investor before bringing that operator mindset to Shark Tank.

Nick Woodman joined Shark Tank in Season 6 as GoPro's founder, bringing product instinct, two deals, and a surfer's honesty to the panel.

Season 11 guest shark Katrina Lake brought Stitch Fix discipline to Pair Eyewear and built her fortune through retail math, not showmanship.

Maria Sharapova appeared as a Season 11 guest shark and backed Bala Bangles, bringing a sharper ownership lens to the tank.

Maria Sharapova appeared as a Season 11 guest shark and backed Bala Bangles, bringing a sharper ownership lens to the tank.

Anne Wojcicki brought 23andMe's genetics-first mindset to Shark Tank Season 11, making one deal and testing pitches with a scientist's skepticism.

Anne Wojcicki brought 23andMe's genetics-first mindset to Shark Tank Season 11, making one deal and testing pitches with a scientist's skepticism.

Alli Webb joined Shark Tank as a Season 10 guest shark, bringing Drybar discipline, two on-air deals, and a sharp eye for focused brands.

Jamie Siminoff returned as a Season 10 guest shark after Ring’s rise, making two on-air deals and turning a famous Shark Tank rejection into leverage.

Matt Higgins brought Seasons 10 and 11 operator grit to Shark Tank, making four deals and turning RSE Ventures discipline into TV investing.