The Exchange: Shark Tank | Founders, Investors & Big Ideas

The Exchange: Shark Tank | Founders, Investors & Big Ideas

Overview

Live founder pitches, practical feedback and networking with host Aaron Kronos I. BK9, October 7, 5–9 PM. Choose your ticket experience.

Watch founders pitch, hear practical feedback and meet people building businesses at BK9 on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 5–9 PM.


Hosted by Aaron Kronos I, Founder & CEO of AaronBux, The Exchange: Shark Tank brings founders, investors, operators and professionals together for business ideas and conversation.


WHAT TO EXPECT

• Live presentations from selected founders

• Feedback and discussion with the room

• Time to meet founders, operators and other attendees

• Networking before and after the presentations


CHOOSE YOUR TICKET

Attend: General Admission provides event access. The Bring a Friend package admits two guests under one order. Limited Community Access is the complimentary admission option when available.

Hospitality: Choose the VIP or Dinner package only if you want the specific drink, meal and access benefits listed in that ticket. Food and drinks outside your selected package are purchased separately from BK9.

Pitch: The pitch ticket is for founders seeking presentation access. Contact the organizer to confirm selection, pitch length and participation details before purchasing a pitch ticket. Ordinary admission does not provide a pitch slot.


FOR FOUNDERS

Bring a clear introduction to your business: the problem, your approach, what you have built and the connection or feedback you need. Selected presenters should follow the organizer’s pitch instructions.


PLAN YOUR EVENING

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 · 5–9 PM

BK9 Restaurant & Bar

62 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Doors open at 5 PM. Ages 21+. Refunds up to 7 days before the event. Reserve your place and review the selected ticket’s full inclusions at checkout.


Independently produced by AaronBux Exchange; not affiliated with the Shark Tank television show. Participation does not guarantee investment, funding or a business outcome.


ABOUT AARONBUX EXCHANGE

The events and community platform of AaronBux Asset Management Firm LLC, connecting founders, investors, operators and professionals through financial literacy, business conversations and community.

People. Ideas. Capital. Impact.

Good to know

Highlights

  • 4 hours
  • ages 21+
  • In person
  • Doors at 5 PM

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Location

BK9

62 5th Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11217

How do you want to get there?

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Agenda

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Doors Open + Happy Hour

Harris Patnaik

Check in, order a drink, meet the room, and settle in.

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Welcome to The Exchange

Opening remarks from Aaron, introduction to the evening, participating founders, and Shark Tank format

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Shark Tank: Round I

Selected founders present their businesses and receive feedback.

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