TWO ENTREPRENEURS LEARN A VALUABLE LESSON ON WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE A DEAL WHEN OFFERED, ON THE FEBRUARY 17 EPISODE OF 'SHARK TANK'

"Episode 817" - Two former Google employees from Boulder, Colorado, hope to spark the imaginations of future generations with a subscription service that teaches kids how to code; a woman from New York, New York, designed an app where children can use an animal plush toy to send and receive voice mails; a self-proclaimed serial plant killer from Denver, Colorado, takes the guesswork out of growing indoor plants with software that automates water, light and plant food; and two men from New York, New York, tell the Sharks they have changed a dynamic in the hotel industry with an app and website that allows customers to book a day room. Also, an update from Konel Banner and Frank Weston from Riverdale, Utah, and their InstaFire fire starter, which Mark Cuban and Lori Greiner invested in during season seven, on "Shark Tank," airing FRIDAY, JULY 7 (8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network.

The Sharks in this episode are Mark Cuban, Kevin O'Leary, Robert Herjavec, Lori Greiner and Chris Sacca.

"Shark Tank" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format with stereo sound. This program carries a TV-PG parental guideline.