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Trunkster Fades, MTailor Thrives After Shark Tank Debut

2/16/2026

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Story summary

Trunkster, a luggage project by Jesse Potash and Gaston Blanchet on Shark Tank Season 7 (2015), offered a $500 roll-up suitcase with USB charging, GPS tracking, and a built-in scale, facing initial skepticism.
A tentative investment agreement was reached during the episode.
While Trunkster is no longer in business as of 2026, Miles Penn's MTailor app from Season 7 has achieved success despite a rocky start on Shark Tank.

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Story summary

Trunkster, a luggage project by Jesse Potash and Gaston Blanchet on Shark Tank Season 7 (2015), offered a $500 roll-up suitcase with USB charging, GPS tracking, and a built-in scale, facing initial skepticism.
A tentative investment agreement was reached during the episode.
While Trunkster is no longer in business as of 2026, Miles Penn's MTailor app from Season 7 has achieved success despite a rocky start on Shark Tank.