Who is Dragons’ Den entrepreneur Gina Farran and what is Glaize?
FACING the fierce investors on Dragons’ Den can be a daunting prospect.
However, founder of the Glaize is doing just that and Gina Farran is hoping she can win over the famous Dragons with her product.
Who is entrepreneur Gina Farran?
GIna Farran is the owner, founder and CEO of start-up company Glaize, which is beauty company that sells a stick-on nails.
She started her life in the business world as an investment banker before deciding to build up her own company.
Speaking to Tech Round about her career, she said: “I used to work in investment banking and my hours were very long and very unpredictable.
“Most of the time, I would have to cancel my nail salon appointments and I absolutely hated having to paint my nails myself.
“This inspired me to create Glaize. I was frustrated with the traditional ways of getting a quality manicure and I wanted to come up with a better way for both consumers and the environment.”
What is Glaize?
Glaize is a company that provides stick-on nails that aim to give their buyers the look and feel of gel nails.
The product comes in a variety of colours, styles and lengths.
The aim of Glaize is to give their buyers salon looking nails, without having to pay for a manicure or pedicure.
The prices of the nails start from around £14 per pack, but they also offer discounts and bundles too.
Speaking about her product on the Glaize website, Gina said: “We built Glaize literally in the middle of a global pandemic and against all odds because we think it’s BS that getting a quality manicure has to take so much time and effort.
“We exist to give you an alternative that’s easier, faster and better for your nails and the environment while still giving you the durability and salon quality of a gel manicure.”
When can you watch Glaize on Dragons’ Den?
Viewers will be able to watch Gina pitch Glaize on Dragons’ Den on March 28, 2024 from 8pm on BBC One and thereafter on BBC iPlayer.
Fans will see her showcase her product in a bid to secure investment from the famous Dragons – Deborah Meaden, Peter Jones, Touker Suleyman, Sara Davies, and Steven Bartlett.
Announcing the news on her website, Gina said: “The time has finally come! I feel like I’ve been holding on to this secret for a long time (since May 2023 to be exact).
“The process was pretty intense and involved 100+ hours of work, as well as numerous calls and due diligence requests before we even got to the Den.
“Once we were given a filming date, I started prepping by watching lots of pitches from the show, understanding what entrepreneurs do right and wrong, preparing for all the Dragons’ potential questions and designing our set.”
She will be joined by a whole host of other business owners and inventors, including Louise Toal and Stephen Keane.
Dragons' Den stars - past and present
Dragons' Den has been on our screens since 2005 and sees entrepreneurs enter the Den to try and win investment for their businesses from the Dragons.
Over the years there have been many wealthy investors sitting in the famous seats, here’s a rundown of them all and how long they were on the show for.
- Peter Jones – series 1 – present
- Deborah Meaden – series 3 – present
- Touker Suleyman – series 13 – present
- Sara Davies – series 17 – present
- Steven Bartlett – series 19 – present
- Duncan Bannatyne – series 1 – 12
- Rachel Elnaugh – series 1 and 2
- Doug Richard – series 1 and 2
- Simon Woodroffe – series 1
- Theo Paphitis – series 2 -10
- Richard Farleigh – series 3 and 4
- James Caan – series 5-8
- Hilary Devey – series 9 and 10
- Kelly Hoppen – series 11 and 12
- Piers Linney – series 11 and 12
- Nick Jenkins – series 13 and 14
- Sarah Willingham – series 13 and 14
- Jenny Campbell – series 15 and 16
- Tej Lalvani – series 15 – 18
- Emma Grede and Gary Neville were guest Dragons during series 21.