‘Shark Tank’ Ups Kind Snacks Founder Daniel Lubetzky To Full-Time Panelist For Season 16

Daniel Lubetzky, founder of KIND Snacks, Camino Partners and Builders Movement, who has appeared on Shark Tank as a guest investor numerous times over the past five seasons, has been promoted to full-time Shark for the upcoming 16th season.

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“As a guest Shark for the past five seasons, Daniel has earned his spot with the Sharks,” says executive producer Clay Newbill. “He is a self-made founder of a multibillion-dollar company, has all the qualities we look for in a Shark, and possesses an authentic desire to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Daniel is a welcome addition to our panel, and we look forward to working with him for many seasons to come.”

Lubetzky joins fellow Sharks Mark Cuban, co-founder of Cost Plus Drug Company, and co-owner of the 2024 NBA Western Conference champion and 2011 NBA Champion Dallas Mavericks; real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran; prolific CPG investor, inventor and author Lori Greiner; cyber security technology innovator Robert Herjavec; fashion and branding expert Daymond John; and venture capitalist Kevin O’Leary.

Cuban announced late last year that he would be departing the reality series after the upcoming season.

Season 16 guest Sharks include Todd Graves, Forbes Billionaire List, owner and founder of Raising Cane’s; Jamie Kern Lima, co-founder of IT Cosmetics and host of The Jamie Kern Lima Show; Rashaun Williams, venture capitalist, Atlanta Falcons limited partner and financial literacy activist; and returning Guest Shark Kendra Scott, philanthropist and founder behind the eponymous global lifestyle brand, Kendra Scott.

Season 16 of Shark Tank will premiere Friday, October 18 at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC and next day on Hulu.

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