Inventor of the Infomercial, Serial Entrepreneur, Expert on Direct-Response Marketing; Original Shark on ABC’S "Shark Tank" & Co-Founder of Entrepreneurs Organization

Clearwater, FL, USA

Kevin Harrington Biography

Kevin Harrington is recognized as the inventor of the infomercial and a leading figure in entrepreneurship and direct-response marketing. While watching television one night, Harrington noticed that stations sometimes aired only color test bars when they had nothing else to broadcast. This observation led him to produce the industry's first 30-minute infomercial, filling unused airtime and sparking a transformation in direct-response television advertising.

Harrington has launched more than 20 businesses that each surpassed $100 million in sales, participated in over a dozen public companies, and introduced more than 500 products that generated over $5 billion in global sales. He has collaborated with brands and personalities such as Jack LaLanne, Tony Little, and George Foreman.

Harrington invested $25,000 to launch Quantum International, which grew into a $500 million-per-year business on the New York Stock Exchange, increasing the stock price from $1 to $20 per share. After selling his interest in Quantum International, he formed HSN Direct, a joint venture with Home Shopping Network, which achieved hundreds of millions of dollars in sales. He later founded As Seen on TV, Inc. and acquired AsSeenOnTV.com, which became the largest website for As Seen on TV products. Entrepreneur Magazine named Harrington one of the 100 best entrepreneurs in the world.

Harrington was selected by producer Mark Burnett as an original Shark on "Shark Tank," where he appeared in more than 175 segments. He was one of the original panel members and investors on the ABC series from its inception, departing after two seasons. Harrington is known for his candid approach to both successes and failures, maintaining a 1-out-of-4 success rate, which is higher than the industry average of 1 out of 10. He also joined the reality TV show "Funding Faceoff," where real estate investors pitch a panel of deal makers for potential funding.

Beyond his business ventures, Harrington has contributed to the entrepreneurial community through institution-building and education. He is a co-founding board member of Entrepreneurs' Organization, which operates in 45 countries and includes thousands of members generating over $500 billion in sales. He also co-founded the Electronic Retailers Association, the exclusive trade association representing the global direct-to-consumer marketplace. Harrington's business practices have been used as a case study at Harvard and MIT for more than a decade, illustrating principles of entrepreneurship. He serves on the board of the University of South Florida's entrepreneur programs and teaches regularly.

Harrington is the author of several bestselling books, including "Act Now: How I Turn Ideas into Million Dollar Products," "Key Person of Influence," and "Put a Shark in Your Tank." As a keynote speaker, he has addressed audiences across five continents. His influence extends to more than 100 million people through his multimedia presence, and he is regularly featured as a business thought leader in outlets such as Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Forbes, Fortune, Today Show, Good Morning America, and Fox Business. Harrington advises business leaders worldwide, from startups to Fortune 100 companies, leveraging decades of experience in entrepreneurship, product development, and business strategy.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/27/2026.

Kevin Harrington Speaking Topics

  • The Definitive Guide to Translating College Opportunities into Career Opportunities

    By the time Kevin was a junior in college, he had a 3.85 GPA and was on the Dean’s list by day. By night he had 25 employees and a business doing more than a million dollars in sales each year. In this tailored lecture, Kevin has extracted the specific strategies he employed as a student in order to help others make the most of their 4 years, while planning for the future. Whether it’s teaching students how to identify, capitalize on or create opportunities, Kevin has been engaged in helping students see and attain their goals for the better part of his adult life. Whether or not your goal is to follow in Kevin’s entrepreneurial footsteps, his business and life lessons can help you become more valuable and appealing to the job market after graduation. This Lecture is Geared Towards: College Students

  • The Art of the Pitch

    If you had one chance to deliver a knock out elevator pitch, could you do it? Or would you stumble and miss out on a potentially life changing opportunity? This finely tuned lecture was designed to ensure that you never fumble another pitch. Over the course of pitching and listening to pitches for more than 30 years, Kevin Harrington has synthesized the core principles of what to say, how to say it and just as importantly, what not to say. Audiences leave this talk inspired and ready to deliver the pitch of a lifetime! This Lecture is Geared Towards: Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Intrapreneurs, Investors, Innovators

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Kevin Harrington Videos

"Shark Tank" Alum Kevin Harrington Gives Entrepreneurial Tips ...

"Shark Tank" Alum Kevin Harrington Gives Entrepreneurial Tips ...

Kevin's book "Mentor to Millions: Secrets of Success in Business, Relationships, and Beyond" is out now. This segment aired on the KTLA 5 ...

Kevin Harrington - The Original Shark on "Shark Tank"

Kevin Harrington - The Original Shark on "Shark Tank"

Kevin Harrington is an American entrepreneur and business executive. Harrington is the founder of As Seen On TV. He has appeared on the ...

Kevin Harrington Amazing.com Keynote Speech

Kevin Harrington Amazing.com Keynote Speech

This is Kevin Harrington's full, inspiring speech about quantum entrepreneurship delivered at the Amazing.com Summit. Quantum ...

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Kevin Harrington is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Definitive Guide to Translating College Opportunities into Career Opportunities, The Art of the Pitch and From Tony Little to Chubby Checker: Learning from Success and Failure . The estimated speaking fee range to book Kevin Harrington for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Kevin Harrington generally travels from Clearwater, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Daymond John, Erica Dhawan, Josh Linkner, Amy Jo Martin and Bill Rancic. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kevin Harrington for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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