Startup Grind-Aggieland is hosting a free Shark Tank Watch Party to celebrate a manufacturing startup that launched from Bryan, TX, in the 1876 Ventures studio at the former RS/DesignSpark Innovation Center at Lake Walk. Join us on Wed., Jan. 21, from 8-10 pm for this casual networking event at The Stella Hotel's Stadium Suite (Penthouse). We will cheer on the founders of Screen Skinz as they appear on the popular ABC-TV show and streamed on Hulu at 9 pm CST. Houston-based CEO RaShaun Brown is a former top sales executive with the 12th Man Foundation at Texas A&M University in Aggieland. Cofounder Clay Canning and Screen Skinz investor Wayne Pfeffer joined RaShaun in the Tank for filming in May 2025.

ABOUT SCREEN SKINZ

Screen Skinz' proprietary, patented process etches logos, designs, names, and images directly onto premium tempered glass screen protectors, transforming every locked screen into a personal statement. Designs remain visible when the display is off and disappear when the screen is in use, providing a smooth, uninterrupted viewing experience. Whether showcasing a favorite team, character, loved one, or personal artwork, Screen Skinz is making the mundane magical by transforming mobile device screens into canvases of self-expression.

"Being invited onto Shark Tank is more than a business milestone, it validates years of innovation, persistence, and belief in a product that didn't exist before," said RaShaun Brown, CEO of Screen Skinz. "Screen Skinz began in my co-founder Clay's parents' laundry room in Florida and grew in Texas from a simple idea: the device we look at hundreds of times a day should reflect who we are. I'm excited to show the Sharks and the world how we're transforming screen protection into a form of unique, personal expression."

During the show, the Screen Skinz team will highlight the brand's fast-growing momentum, including its pivot to U.S. domestic manufacturing, expanding licensing portfolio, strategic partnerships, and strong consumer demand across sports, entertainment, and custom categories. Powered by a differentiated in-house manufacturing process and accelerating national visibility, Screen Skinz is positioned for meaningful scale and growth.

ABOUT 1876 VENTURES

Screen Skinz is the first of two 1876 Ventures' startup members to qualify for the four-time Emmy Award-winning primetime reality television show. The other startup from 1876 Ventures that also filmed their episode in May is a student-owned startup. In all, 1876 Ventures has had four startups qualify for Shark Tank since 2019. 1876 Ventures is a student spinout itself from the original Startup Aggieland accelerator at Texas A&M University. 1876 Ventures was the founding programming partner to a City of Bryan P3 that launched an 8-acre opportunity hub near the flagship university. One of the tenant startups grew so large that the company acquired the former Nutrabolt headquarters from the city's P3 for Blue Forge Alliance.