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FLATED, the company behind the world's first inflatable truck topper and other inflatable automotive accessories, showcased their products and brand vision on ABC's popular and Emmy Award-winning "Shark Tank" program. The FLATED founders presented their products in front of five of the world's top investors, giving them the opportunity to elevate their brand in front of a national audience. The segment was aired on Friday, March 10th on ABC Television Network (Season 14 Episode 16), and has been re-aired several times since.
FLATED, the company behind the world's first inflatable truck topper and other inflatable automotive accessories, showcased their products and brand vision on ABC's popular and Emmy Award-winning "Shark Tank" program. The FLATED founders presented their products in front of five of the world's top investors, giving them the opportunity to elevate their brand in front of a national audience. The segment was aired on Friday, March 10th on ABC Television Network (Season 14 Episode 16), and has been re-aired several times since.
"We've always been fans of "Shark Tank", so when the opportunity came to apply to be on the show, we jumped on it," said Ryan Guay, FLATED CEO and co-founder. "We're extremely proud of our product and brand vision, and we've spent the last year trying to keep up with demand. We expect huge growth in 2023, with more sizes and new products coming out."
FLATED Founders from left to right:
Dan Watts, Monique Keefer, Ryan Guay, and Ken Hoeve.
"We've always been fans of "Shark Tank", so when the opportunity came to apply to be on the show, we jumped on it," said Ryan Guay, FLATED CEO and co-founder. "We're extremely proud of our product and brand vision, and we've spent the last year trying to keep up with demand. We expect huge growth in 2023, with more sizes and new products coming out."
FLATED Founders from left to right:
Dan Watts, Monique Keefer, Ryan Guay, and Ken Hoeve.
FLATED® was founded in March 2020 during the pandemic lockdown by four outdoor industry veterans—Monique Keefer, Ken Hoeve, Dan Watts, and Ryan Guay—with a vision to bring inflatable, functional space to vehicles using drop-stitch technology, the same material found in inflatable paddleboards and kayaks. Their flagship product, the FLATED® Air-Topper®, is the world’s first patented inflatable truck cap, designed to inflate and install in minutes while weighing under 65 pounds. Another innovation, the FLATED® Air-Carrier®, is the first patented inflatable rooftop cargo carrier, suitable for nearly any vehicle and perfect for hauling gear on road trips.
Today, FLATED® products are available on their website, Backcountry.com, and through specialty automotive retailers. This unique lineup also earned them a spot on Shark Tank, setting the stage for their next growth phase. Based in Carlsbad, California, a hub for stand-up paddleboarding and surf culture, FLATED® also operates a customer service and R&D center in Missoula, Montana. All products are patent-pending and designed to be inflatable, deflatable, and easily transportable, offering simple solutions for those who want to embrace the outdoors. FLATED® continues to push boundaries, making it easier for adventurers everywhere to hit the road and explore.
FLATED® was founded in March 2020 during the pandemic lockdown by four outdoor industry veterans—Monique Keefer, Ken Hoeve, Dan Watts, and Ryan Guay—with a vision to bring inflatable, functional space to vehicles using drop-stitch technology, the same material found in inflatable paddleboards and kayaks. Their flagship product, the FLATED® Air-Topper®, is the world’s first patented inflatable truck cap, designed to inflate and install in minutes while weighing under 65 pounds. Another innovation, the FLATED® Air-Carrier®, is the first patented inflatable rooftop cargo carrier, suitable for nearly any vehicle and perfect for hauling gear on road trips.
Today, FLATED® products are available on their website, Backcountry.com, and through specialty automotive retailers. This unique lineup also earned them a spot on Shark Tank, setting the stage for their next growth phase. Based in Carlsbad, California, a hub for stand-up paddleboarding and surf culture, FLATED® also operates a customer service and R&D center in Missoula, Montana. All products are patent-pending and designed to be inflatable, deflatable, and easily transportable, offering simple solutions for those who want to embrace the outdoors. FLATED® continues to push boundaries, making it easier for adventurers everywhere to hit the road and explore.
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