Saagar Kote
The 4th episode of ABC’s ‘Shark Tank‘ Season 18 introduces a fresh lineup of innovative ideas and ventures, featuring pitch presentations from the founders of Polygons, Sunday Club, Bye Bye Button, and Loli-Med. The episode features Polygons’ versatile measuring spoon that folds flat, Sunday Club’s newspaper devoted entirely to printed content and games, Bye Bye Button’s combination of a physical button and an app that generates realistic fake phone calls, and Loli-Med’s child-friendly medication dispenser that disguises an oral syringe as a lollipop. Each entrepreneur presents a detailed breakdown of their company’s financials, technical operations, and long-term vision, aiming to secure an investment from the Sharks to elevate their business. Each company demonstrated how originality and innovation can enhance the customer experience and also make life easier in creative ways.
Polygons: Making Convenient Folding Products to Save Space in Homes
Founded by designer Rahul Agarwal, Polygons began with a challenge he received as a student at India’s National Institute of Design in 2014. A senior advised him against redesigning everyday objects that had already reached their final form, citing a spoon as an example. Agarwal took the remark as a dare and developed Polygons, a foldable measuring spoon set that combines practical functionality with origami-inspired geometry. Launched through a Kickstarter campaign in 2016, the design reflects the brand’s focus on reimagining everyday essentials to save space without sacrificing usefulness. Its folding products adapt to different needs, offering compact storage solutions for kitchens and beyond. By turning simple shapes into versatile tools, Polygons aims to make ordinary objects more practical while creating more room in everyday life.
At the AZ Awards Gala on May 28, 2026, Polygons won the public vote in its category, beating out competition from a shortlist that included Dyson. On August 27, 2026, the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) selected Polygons as one of just two products worldwide to receive its Sustainability and Conservation Impact Award. The award was introduced that year, making Polygons a recipient in its inaugural edition. The products are available on the company’s official website and on other online marketplaces, such as Amazon. The Folding Measuring Spoons set is priced at $29.99 and combines six measuring sizes into two flat-folding spoons. Priced at $29.90, DiFOLD Origami Bottle V2 is a water bottle that folds down into a compact form. The DiFOLD Origami Cup is priced at $21.90, and the Cup Accessories are priced at $11.50.
Sunday Club: A Mission to Make Sundays Meaningful and Relaxing with Games
With Ira Blossom II serving as the founder, Sunday Club is a newspaper company that focuses entirely on games rather than news. Its print-only issues encourage readers to step away from digital screens and rediscover the pleasure of putting pencil to paper. Each edition features a thoughtfully designed collection of relaxing and challenging paper-and-pencil games, offering a nostalgic take on the traditional Sunday newspaper. The company aims to make offline time more appealing by giving people a reason to gather, reconnect, and establish a regular screen-free routine. Through its games and print format, Sunday Club promotes mindfulness, relaxation, and a renewed appreciation for spending time away from digital devices. On May 3, 2026, Sunday Club opened its official newsstand in NYC. While it looks like a traditional newsstand, it offers only games, fun newspapers, and relaxation.
On August 30, 2026, influencer Anna Sale promoted Sunday Club. On September 15, 2026, Design Juice, a Design Observer conversation series, featured Ira Blossom II, who spoke about the company and its mission. On October 4, 2026, Sunday Club announced that it was featured on the cover of The Printing Press. Sunday Club divides its newspapers into seasons, with each season featuring 3 issues released monthly. Thus, over the course of a year, 4 seasons cover the 12 months. Subscriptions to the games-only newspapers can be obtained on the company’s website. The season pass for a standard subscription is $24.95 per quarter, and for a premium subscription, $34.95 per quarter. The annual pass for a standard subscription is priced at $94.95, and the one for the premium subscription is priced at $134.95.
Bye Bye Button: Facilitating a Quick Exit During Awkward Social Moments
Created by longtime friends Adam Lamb and Daniel Lawrence Barnes, Bye Bye Button is designed to help people escape awkward social situations without waiting for an excuse to appear. The device is a discreet wireless key fob that clips onto a keychain or bag and connects to a smartphone through an app. Users can configure it to simulate an incoming phone call or text message under any name they choose. Once the button is pressed, the alert appears even if the app is closed, giving users a convenient reason to step away from uncomfortable situations.
By combining a physical button with a smartphone app, Bye Bye Button offers a quick, simple way to make an exit when needed. Bye Bye Button gained the attention of Shark Tank producers after Adam Lamb and Daniel Lawrence Barnes shared the device on TikTok. The creators then spent several months preparing their pitch for the Sharks. The product is available on the company’s website and on other online platforms, such as Amazon. The Bye Bye Button is available for $24.99.
Loli-Med: Driven to Make Medicine Child-Friendly and Easier to Consume
Founded by Doctors of Pharmacy Ekhlas Khalaf and Crystal Naoum, Loli-Med was developed to address the difficulties families face when administering liquid medication to children. While working as compounding pharmacists, the founders frequently saw how traditional oral syringes could cause distress and resistance, sometimes leading to missed doses. Drawing on their professional experience and understanding of child development, they set out to create a more child-friendly alternative that makes administering medicine less stressful for both children and their caregivers.
In May 2026, Loli-Med had its own booth at the ABC Kids Expo. Crystal Naoum marketed the product, a lollipop-shaped, flavored dispenser of liquid medicine that allows adults to administer medication to kids without causing them to panic. The company’s products are available for purchase on its official website. Priced at $12.99, the Loli-Med 3-Pack contains 3 single-use dispensers in strawberry, orange, and blueberry flavors.
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