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Amazon Just Bought Video Doorbell Company Ring for $1 Billion--5 Years After It Failed on 'Shark Tank' | Inc.com
A startup founder who built a mock set in his backyard to practice his 'Shark Tank' pitch ultimately turned down a Shark's offer — and Amazon later acquired his company for $1 billion
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