Jim Lewis is a forensic pathologist. He examines corpses to determine causes of death. But earlier this month, he found himself in front of a panel of high-profile investors, or “sharks,” as they’re called, pitching his invention on ABC’s “Shark Tank.”
Lewis, of Exton, Pa., developed a product that fixes holes of any size in your wall, as Newsworks and the Daily News reported. The “sharks” wanted in: four out of the five investors made offers, and Lewis settled on $150,000 from tech investor Robert Herjavec.
Lewis auditioned for show at the regional auditions held last May at NextFab Studio, where 700 hopefuls vied to get on the show.
Read more on Newsworks and the Daily News and watch his episode below.
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