Indiana Entrepreneur Gets More National Attention

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Forbes has named an Indiana University graduate an “Up and Comer” in the world of business. Derek Pacqu? is the founder of CoatChex, a ticketless coat check system. During an appearance on Inside INdiana Business Television, he discussed the concept and his decision to turn down a $200,000 offer from Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban on the ABC television show “Shark Tank.” Cuban offered Pacqu? $200,000 for one-third ownership in the company on an episode of the ABC show Shark Tank. Pacqu? says a “timing issue” led him to reject the offer.

Late last year, CoatChex expanded into New York, Philadelphia, Chicago and Washington D.C.

You can see the Forbes article by clicking here.

Sources: Forbes, Inside INdiana Business