Was this the worst mistake ever made in the Dragon’s Den

Unbelievable.  The contestant surely had all the right credentials.  A great reputation for innovation.  A trend-setter not a follower.  And a confident, assured pitch.  So why didn’t the Dragon’s invest?

Play the video to find out.  Were they right?  Can your student build a credible argument for not investing in this pitch?

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