financedigg℠ on Instagram: "The pitch featured firefighter Jeff Stroope demonstrating his Hy-Conn, a patented quick-connect adapter for fire hoses that could save lives by dramatically reducing the time to connect to a hydrant. The "Sharks" initially had concerns about selling to municipalities, but a bidding war began when Stroope revealed a consumer version for garden hoses. Mark Cuban ultimately offered $1.25 million for 100% of the company, plus an employment agreement and royalties, a deal