Funding a tech startup can be a major gamble to say the least. To have any chance of beating out big-name competitors and shifting consumer habits will require a sizable investment of time, money, and strategy. But if anyone knows how turn a startup into a success story, it’s the panel of celebrity investors on the hit ABC series “Shark Tank.” Entrepreneurs with a potentially successful idea, a tireless work ethic, and some tough skin have the chance of walking away with a lucrative investment and making their dreams come true.
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This was true of Bill Shuey and Kyle Byrd when they arrived on set to pitch their tech company “Amber” on the show’s sixth season. The company’s signature creation is a public phone charging station meant to be installed in public places such as airports, hotels, bars, and more. Meant to be a safer alternative to potentially risky public USB ports or traditional free charging …