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After Initially Missing Out on a 'Shark Tank' Offer, These Co-Founders Got a Second Chance With Kevin O'Leary Surprise Ride's Rosy and Donna Khalife received a surprise visit from the Shark during a follow-up taping.

By Jason Saltzman Edited by Dan Bova

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Rosy and Donna Khalife are sisters who co-founded Surprise Ride. After not accepting an offer on Shark Tank quickly enough, they left the show concerned how they were going to raise money. On this episode of Resilience, learn how this duo rose to the top and how they learned that taking a break is necessary for success.

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Jason Saltzman

Startup Mentor, Entrepreneur, CEO of Alley

Jason Saltzman is a seasoned entrepreneur with a background in sales and marketing. Through his role as CEO of Alley and as a TechStars mentor, he advises hundreds of startups, offering real-life practical application and creative marketing advice.  

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