Clover & Sony Pictures Television Announce First-of-its-Kind Partnership to Champion Small Businesses with the Inaugural Clover x Shark Tank Summit
Clover and Sony Pictures Television (SPT) have announced a groundbreaking partnership to address the 50% small business failure rate through the inaugural Clover x Shark Tank Summit. The summit will take place in Las Vegas from September 28-30, 2025, featuring activities with 'Shark Tank' investors and business experts.
The initiative aims to support the 33.2 million U.S. small businesses that account for 46% of U.S. employees and generate $5.9 trillion in annual revenue. The partnership includes an Access Pass grant program for small businesses, running from March 10 through August 11, and a new docuseries featuring Clover's Chief Empowerment Officer Tabitha Brown.
The summit will provide entrepreneurs with opportunities to pitch their ideas, receive expert feedback, and connect with leaders in finance, tech, culture, and entertainment. Mark Cuban, 'Shark Tank' investor and Cost Plus Drugs co-founder, joined Brown and other business leaders at SXSW to announce this initiative aimed at addressing common business challenges such as inadequate planning, financial issues, and marketing difficulties.
Clover e Sony Pictures Television (SPT) hanno annunciato una partnership innovativa per affrontare il tasso di fallimento delle piccole imprese, pari al 50%, attraverso il primo Clover x Shark Tank Summit. Il summit si svolgerà a Las Vegas dal 28 al 30 settembre 2025, con attività che coinvolgeranno investitori e esperti aziendali di 'Shark Tank'.
L'iniziativa mira a supportare i 33,2 milioni di piccole imprese statunitensi, che rappresentano il 46% dei dipendenti negli Stati Uniti e generano 5,9 trilioni di dollari di fatturato annuale. La partnership include un programma di sovvenzioni Access Pass per le piccole imprese, che si svolgerà dal 10 marzo all'11 agosto, e una nuova docuserie con la Chief Empowerment Officer di Clover, Tabitha Brown.
Il summit offrirà agli imprenditori l'opportunità di presentare le loro idee, ricevere feedback da esperti e connettersi con leader nei settori della finanza, della tecnologia, della cultura e dell'intrattenimento. Mark Cuban, investitore di 'Shark Tank' e co-fondatore di Cost Plus Drugs, si è unito a Brown e ad altri leader aziendali al SXSW per annunciare questa iniziativa volta ad affrontare le sfide comuni delle imprese, come una pianificazione inadeguata, problemi finanziari e difficoltà di marketing.
Clover y Sony Pictures Television (SPT) han anunciado una asociación innovadora para abordar la tasa de fracaso del 50% de las pequeñas empresas a través de la primera Clover x Shark Tank Summit. La cumbre se llevará a cabo en Las Vegas del 28 al 30 de septiembre de 2025, con actividades que involucran a inversores y expertos empresariales de 'Shark Tank'.
La iniciativa tiene como objetivo apoyar a las 33.2 millones de pequeñas empresas en EE. UU., que representan el 46% de los empleados en EE. UU. y generan 5.9 billones de dólares en ingresos anuales. La asociación incluye un programa de subvenciones Access Pass para pequeñas empresas, que se llevará a cabo del 10 de marzo al 11 de agosto, y una nueva docuserie con la Directora de Empoderamiento de Clover, Tabitha Brown.
La cumbre ofrecerá a los emprendedores oportunidades para presentar sus ideas, recibir comentarios de expertos y conectarse con líderes en finanzas, tecnología, cultura y entretenimiento. Mark Cuban, inversor de 'Shark Tank' y cofundador de Cost Plus Drugs, se unió a Brown y a otros líderes empresariales en SXSW para anunciar esta iniciativa destinada a abordar los desafíos comunes de las empresas, como la planificación inadecuada, problemas financieros y dificultades de marketing.
클로버와 소니 픽처스 텔레비전(SPT)는 최초의 클로버 x 샤크탱크 서밋을 통해 50%의 소규모 비즈니스 실패율을 해결하기 위한 혁신적인 파트너십을 발표했습니다. 이 서밋은 2025년 9월 28일부터 30일까지 라스베이거스에서 개최되며, '샤크탱크' 투자자 및 비즈니스 전문가들과의 활동이 포함됩니다.
이 이니셔티브는 미국 내 3320만 개의 소규모 비즈니스를 지원하는 것을 목표로 하며, 이들은 미국 직원의 46%를 차지하고 연간 5.9조 달러의 수익을 창출합니다. 파트너십에는 3월 10일부터 8월 11일까지 진행되는 소규모 비즈니스를 위한 Access Pass 보조금 프로그램과 클로버의 Chief Empowerment Officer인 타비타 브라운이 출연하는 새로운 다큐시리즈가 포함됩니다.
서밋은 기업가들에게 아이디어를 발표하고 전문가의 피드백을 받으며 금융, 기술, 문화 및 엔터테인먼트 분야의 리더들과 연결될 수 있는 기회를 제공합니다. '샤크탱크' 투자자이자 Cost Plus Drugs의 공동 창립자인 마크 큐반은 이 이니셔티브를 발표하기 위해 브라운 및 다른 비즈니스 리더들과 함께 SXSW에 참석했습니다. 이 이니셔티브는 부적절한 계획, 재정 문제 및 마케팅 어려움과 같은 일반적인 비즈니스 과제를 해결하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
Clover et Sony Pictures Television (SPT) ont annoncé un partenariat révolutionnaire pour s'attaquer au taux d'échec de 50% des petites entreprises via le premier Clover x Shark Tank Summit. Le sommet se déroulera à Las Vegas du 28 au 30 septembre 2025, avec des activités impliquant des investisseurs et des experts en affaires de 'Shark Tank'.
L'initiative vise à soutenir les 33,2 millions de petites entreprises américaines qui représentent 46% des employés aux États-Unis et génèrent 5,9 billions de dollars de revenus annuels. Le partenariat comprend un programme de subventions Access Pass pour les petites entreprises, qui se déroulera du 10 mars au 11 août, ainsi qu'une nouvelle docuserie mettant en vedette Tabitha Brown, Directrice de l'Autonomisation de Clover.
Le sommet offrira aux entrepreneurs des opportunités de présenter leurs idées, de recevoir des retours d'experts et de se connecter avec des leaders dans les domaines de la finance, de la technologie, de la culture et du divertissement. Mark Cuban, investisseur de 'Shark Tank' et co-fondateur de Cost Plus Drugs, a rejoint Brown et d'autres dirigeants d'entreprise au SXSW pour annoncer cette initiative visant à relever les défis commerciaux courants tels que la planification inadéquate, les problèmes financiers et les difficultés de marketing.
Clover und Sony Pictures Television (SPT) haben eine bahnbrechende Partnerschaft angekündigt, um die 50%ige Ausfallrate von Kleinunternehmen durch den ersten Clover x Shark Tank Summit zu bekämpfen. Der Gipfel findet vom 28. bis 30. September 2025 in Las Vegas statt und umfasst Aktivitäten mit Investoren und Geschäftsexperten von 'Shark Tank'.
Die Initiative zielt darauf ab, die 33,2 Millionen kleinen Unternehmen in den USA zu unterstützen, die 46% der US-Arbeitskräfte ausmachen und jährlich 5,9 Billionen Dollar Umsatz generieren. Die Partnerschaft umfasst ein Access Pass-Stipendienprogramm für kleine Unternehmen, das vom 10. März bis 11. August läuft, sowie eine neue Dokuserie mit der Chief Empowerment Officer von Clover, Tabitha Brown.
Der Gipfel wird Unternehmern die Möglichkeit bieten, ihre Ideen zu präsentieren, Expertenfeedback zu erhalten und sich mit Führungspersönlichkeiten aus den Bereichen Finanzen, Technologie, Kultur und Unterhaltung zu vernetzen. Mark Cuban, Investor bei 'Shark Tank' und Mitbegründer von Cost Plus Drugs, trat bei SXSW zusammen mit Brown und anderen Geschäftsführern auf, um diese Initiative anzukündigen, die darauf abzielt, häufige Geschäftsprobleme wie unzureichende Planung, finanzielle Schwierigkeiten und Marketingprobleme anzugehen.
- Strategic partnership with Sony Pictures Television and Shark Tank brand enhances Clover's market position
- Access to high-profile business experts and investors through summit program
- Potential for increased brand visibility through new docuseries
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On stage at SXSW today, small business advocate, "Shark Tank” investor and co-founder of Cost Plus Drugs, Mark Cuban, joins Clover Chief Empowerment Officer, Tabitha Brown, and Fiserv Chief Brand, Marketing, and Communications Officer, Shannon Watkins, along with Justin Fenchel, co-founder and CEO of
"The goal of the Clover x Shark Tank Summit is to showcase how the world supports small businesses and how we can continue to champion them," said Cuban.
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On the road to the inaugural Clover x Shark Tank Summit, will be the introduction of Access Pass, a unique opportunity for small business owners to enter and win a chance to participate in the upcoming event, was also unveiled today. The entry period opens March 10 and runs through August 11. Entrepreneurs eager to take their business to the next level should visit Clover.com for more details.
In a powerful first appearance as Clover's Chief Empowerment Officer, Tabitha Brown takes the SXSW stage to reveal an inspiring new docuseries that will shine a light on the untold stories of small businesses nationwide. “Supporting small businesses is my calling,” said Brown, “I’m beyond thrilled to announce this incredible partnership, and I can’t wait to make a meaningful impact together.”
"When we empower small businesses, we uplift communities and have the power to change the world. That belief is at the heart of who we are and what we do as a company," said Shannon Watkins, Chief Brand, Marketing, and Communications Officer at Fiserv. "By bringing together partners like Shark Tank and Tabitha Brown with Clover, we are driving change at the intersection of commerce, culture, and community and redefining how the world supports small businesses for generations to come."
“We’re thrilled to team up with Clover to bring ‘Shark Tank’ fans and entrepreneurs together for our first Summit," said Eli Holzman, President, Nonfiction, Sony Pictures Television. "‘Shark Tank’ is the leading brand in the small business and entrepreneurship space and we couldn’t be more excited to provide a new forum for founders, investors and fans to engage directly."
To learn more about Clover and how the brand is providing solutions for small businesses including the Clover x Shark Tank Summit, visit Clover.com and follow @clovercommerce on Instagram, X, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
New episodes of “Shark Tank” air Fridays at 8/7c on ABC and stream next day on Hulu. For additional details about Shark Tank, visit @SharkTankABC on Instagram, X and @SharkTank on Facebook.
About Fiserv
Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI), a Fortune 500 company, aspires to move money and information in a way that moves the world. As a global leader in payments and financial technology, the company helps clients achieve best-in-class results through a commitment to innovation and excellence in areas including account processing and digital banking solutions; card issuer processing and network services; payments; e-commerce; merchant acquiring and processing; and the Clover® cloud-based point-of-sale and business management platform. Fiserv is a member of the S&P 500® Index and one of Fortune® World’s Most Admired Companies™. Visit fiserv.com and follow on social media for more information and the latest company news.
About Shark Tank
The recipient of five Emmy® Awards for Outstanding Structured Reality Program, ABC’s “Shark Tank,” currently airing its 16th season, features the Sharks – tough, self-made, multimillionaire and billionaire tycoons – as they invest in America’s best businesses and products. The Sharks give people from all walks of life the chance to chase the American Dream and potentially secure life-changing business deals.
The Sharks are billionaire Mark Cuban, co-founder of Cost Plus Drug Company; real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran; prolific CPG investor and self-made inventor of retail products Lori Greiner; cyber-security technology innovator Robert Herjavec; fashion and branding expert Daymond John; venture capitalist Kevin O’Leary; and the newest Shark, philanthropist and founder of KIND Snacks and the Builders Movement, Daniel Lubetzky.
Mark Burnett, Clay Newbill, Yun Lingner, Max Swedlow, Brandon Wallace, Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John, Kevin O’Leary, Barry Poznick, and Phil Gurin are the executive producers of “Shark Tank,” which is based on the Japanese “Dragons’ Den” format, created by Nippon Television Network Corporation. The series is produced by MGM Television, a division of Amazon MGM Studios, in association with Sony Pictures Television.
About Sony Pictures Television
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) is one of the television industry’s leading content providers, producing, distributing and carrying programming worldwide in every genre and for every platform. In addition to managing one of the industry’s largest libraries of award-winning feature films, television shows and formats, SPT is home to a thriving global content business, operating a robust portfolio of wholly-owned and joint-venture production companies across the
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