The Internet Mogul debuts as the newest member of DRAGONS’ DEN on September 14 at 8 p.m.
DRAGONS’ DEN, Canada’s highest-rated entertainment program, returns to CBC Television on Wednesday, September 14 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) with a brand new Dragon ready to scorch - or support - the country’s newest crop of would-be entrepreneurs.
Best known as co-founder of the wildly successful Internet dating website Lavalife, Bruce Croxon remains an active investor in new digital ventures as well as owning Vida, a chain of high-end holistic health and wellness spas on the West Coast of Canada.
“Every investor has an eye out for the next big thing. I thrive on the competitive nature in the den and the audience will love the bold, fresh ideas that came out of this season,” said Bruce Croxon. “I can’t wait to be a part of such a successful Canadian show and watch the drama unfold.”
In the sixth season, five Dragons are ready to make or break the dreams of aspiring entrepreneurs:
- Bruce Croxon, Internet Mogul - Croxon is an active investor, advisor and start-up specialist who made his mark as the co-founder of Lavalife, the hugely successful online dating service.
- Arlene Dickinson, Marketing Maven - Dickinson is one of Canada’s most renowned independent communications entrepreneurs and CEO of marketing firm Venture Communications, a creative powerhouse with a blue-chip client list.
- Robert Herjavec, Technology Titan - Head of leading IT firm The Herjavec Group, Herjavec emigrated from Croatia and is living the classic ‘rags-to-riches’ story after selling his companies to make a fortune.
- Kevin O’Leary, Investment Guru -The Bay Street Bigmouth and co-host of CBC News Network’s LANG & O’LEARY EXCHANGE started his fortune selling educational software, and now manages O’Leary Funds, his own mutual-fund company.
- Jim Treliving, Franchise Baron - This former RCMP officer, with 40 years of franchising experience helming companies such as Boston Pizza and Mr. Lube, also manages a portfolio of multi-million-dollar real-estate investments.
DRAGONS’ DEN is the top-rated Canadian entertainment program on television, and two-time Gemini Award winner for Best Reality Program, with more than 1.5 million Canadians tuning in each week. In addition to its success on air, DRAGONS’ DEN is also a hit online, boasting an active and engaged online community. Full episodes and exclusive behind-the-scenes content can be viewed at cbc.ca/dragonsden. DRAGONS’ DEN is filmed at the Canadian Broadcasting Centre in Toronto, ON and airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC Television. Tracie Tighe is Executive Producer and Lisa Gabriele is Senior Producer. Dianne Buckner hosts.
Dragons’ Den is…
On the web:
cbc.ca/dragonsden
On Facebook:
facebook.com/dragonsden
On Twitter:
@cbcdragon
@DianneBuckner
@ArleneDickinson
@RobertHerjavec
@KevinOLeary
@bruce_croxon
@JTreliving
About CBC/Radio-Canada
CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster and one of its largest cultural institutions. The Corporation is a leader in reaching Canadians on new platforms and delivers a comprehensive range of radio, television, Internet, and satellite-based services. Deeply rooted in the regions, CBC/Radio-Canada is the only domestic broadcaster to offer diverse regional and cultural perspectives in English, French and eight Aboriginal languages, plus seven languages for international audiences. In 2011, CBC/Radio-Canada is celebrating 75 years of serving Canadians and being at the centre of the democratic, social and cultural life of Canada.
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