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MrBeast Invests In AI Ball 2 On Shark Tank
MrBeast bets $250k on AI-powered Ball 2 after Shark Tank pitch.
In brief
MrBeast bets $250k on AI-powered Ball 2 after Shark Tank pitch. MrBeast invested $250,000 for a 55% stake in AI ball startup Ball 2 after Shark Tank pitch. Originally reported by Kotaku.
MrBeast debuts on Shark Tank
MrBeast made his first Shark Tank appearance to invest in an AI-powered ball.
Ball 2 pitch
Cousins Andrew Brown and Kevin Langdon presented an AI ball that tracks data and creates games on the fly.
MrBeast's investment
MrBeast invested $250,000 for a 55% stake in Ball 2 after Shark Tank pitch.
Ball 2's limitations
Ball 2 has no rechargeable battery and is designed to be replaced.
Sharks' skepticism
Sharks questioned Ball 2's market appeal due to lack of differentiation from regular balls.
MrBeast's strategy
MrBeast plans to use YouTube trends to get kids interested in AI ball games.
The key point
MrBeast invested $250,000 for a 55% stake in AI ball startup Ball 2 after Shark Tank pitch.
