Trippie Airport App Update – Shark Tank Season 9
Ryan Diew often got stuck in unknown airports while traveling for basketball games. He had little information and no app to guide him.
Frustrated, he built Trippie to help frequent travelers find what they need in airports.
Do the sharks believe this app is useful for airport navigation?
Check out the Trippie App update and pitch summary.
| Investor | Decision & Reason |
| Lori Greiner | I rejected the deal because it wasn’t a good fit. |
| Mark Cuban | I turned down the deal due to a lack of interest. |
| Barbara Corcoran | Declined the deal and chose not to invest. |
| Robert Herjavec | He rejected the deal as he saw no potential. |
Trippie App Pitch on Shark Tank
- Entrepreneur: Ryan Diew
- Business: App for navigating airports, mainly for finding food options
- Offer: $100,000 for 10% equity
- Outcome: No deal
- Investors: None
Ryan’s Pitch on Shark Tank
Ryan entered Shark Tank seeking $100,000 in exchange for 10% equity in Trippie.
To highlight the problem his app solves, he reenacted a typical airport experience, showcasing the confusion travelers often face.
The Inspiration Behind Trippie
During his pitch, Ryan shared his journey to creating Trippie. He explained how his passion for basketball and entrepreneurship shaped his path.
While in school, he spent most of his 2015-2016 winter break developing the app.
Balancing academics, running a business, and practicing with the Colgate basketball team kept him on a tight schedule.
Recognizing his potential beyond basketball, he competed in a business showcase at Colgate, similar to Shark Tank, and won.
This victory secured him $32,000, which he used to develop Trippie further.
Trippie’s Features & Purpose
Ryan emphasized Trippie’s user-friendly design, which helps travelers navigate airports efficiently. The app provides:
- Real-time flight information
- Interactive airport maps
- Food delivery to departure gates
Available on Android and iOS, Trippie serves travelers of all technical backgrounds.
Ryan credited user feedback for helping refine features like real-time updates, which integrate with platforms like Google.
Ryan’s Hope for Trippie
Ryan believed Trippie could bring more success than his basketball career.
Despite dedicating 40+ hours per week to practice, he played only one minute during the 2015-16 season.
At the time of his pitch, Trippie operated in the 10 busiest U.S. airports, and Ryan envisioned global expansion.
He sought Shark’s investment and expertise to scale the app and cover server maintenance costs.
Shark Reactions & Responses
Ryan explained that Trippie leveraged Google Maps technology, ensuring a familiar user experience.
However, the app was still in its early stages, with only 179 users.
- Lori Greiner saw potential but believed it was too soon to invest, so she backed out.
- Ryan mentioned he had no “rich uncle” to fund his business. Some Sharks found the comment off-putting.
- Robert Herjavec criticized the remark, stating that entrepreneurs must build value before seeking investment. He exited the deal.
- Rohan Oza also found the comment unprofessional and chose not to invest.
- Barbara Corcoran felt Trippie was not yet a fully developed business and declined.
Ryan appeared discouraged, but Mark Cuban provided constructive feedback.
He advised Ryan to focus on building value and demonstrating potential rather than self-promotion. Ultimately, he also passed on the deal.
