Shirah Benarde, Inventor, Entrepreneur, Founder of NightCap

After experiencing a friend's harrowing ordeal with being roofied, Shirah Benarde set out to create a practical and life-saving solution – a drink-cover scrunchie now known as NightCap. Discover how Shirah overcame the challenges of entrepreneurship at a young age to disrupt the market with a product that's ensuring safety, one drink at a time. Learn about her experience on Shark Tank and ongoing partnership with Lori Greiner, the importance of self-confidence, and the power of taking action. We also discuss the alarming rise in drink spiking incidents, the crucial role of awareness, and the collective responsibility to support victims. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or passionate about women's safety, this story will leave you inspired and better informed. Tune in and share this vital conversation! #WomenEntrepreneurs #DrinkSafety #SharkTank #NightCap #Inspiration

To order or for more info, visit Shirah’s NightCap website: https://nightcapit.com/ 

In Your Dreams podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-your-dreams/id1676188563 

Shark Tank episode: https://youtu.be/lhci2lyvNZ8?si=SaevaRtsEmvOSLSr 

Connect with Shirah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirah-benarde-951083195/ 

Or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shirahbenarde/ 

00:00 Introduction to Shirah Benarde and NightCap on Shark Tank

01:09 Meet Shirah Benarde: The Entrepreneur Behind NightCap

01:54 The Origin Story of NightCap

03:21 Addressing the Problem: Drink Spiking

05:46 Challenges and Awareness in Drink Safety

11:33 Shark Tank Experience and Lori Greiner's Involvement

12:58 Growth and Expansion of NightCap

15:45 Entrepreneurial Journey and Overcoming Self-Doubt

21:03 Social Media and Outreach Strategies

22:54 Understanding the Red Zone

23:47 Safety Tips and Awareness

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