12. Hy-Conn
Founder Jeff Stroope won Mark Cuban’s heart when he presented his invention that allowed firefighters to easily connect their hoses with fire hydrants. Cuban wanted to buy the entire company for $1.25 million and offered Stroope a $100,000 salary with royalties. However, Stroope alleged that Cuban wanted to alter the deal and push Stroope out, which made him unhappy. The deal fell through and the company’s website has nothing for sale.
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