(BPRW) Gatton Alum Secures Deal on ABC’s Shark Tank

Card.io Secures Deal on ABC’s Shark Tank, Poised to Revolutionize Outdoor Fitness and Community Engagement

(Black PR Wire) Austin, TX – Card.io, the innovative outdoor fitness app designed to turn everyday cardio activities into a fun and competitive social experience, has successfully secured a deal on the hit television show Shark Tank. The deal marks a significant milestone for the company, as it continues to expand its reach and impact in the fitness and wellness industry.

About Card.io

Card.io transforms outdoor activities like walking, running, and biking into a game of turf war, where users compete to claim areas of their city for their team. The app integrates with popular fitness trackers and apps, allowing users to seamlessly sync their activities and engage in a unique social competition. Card.io is redefining how people approach their daily exercise routines by making them more engaging, competitive, and socially connected. Card.io was founded by Gatton alum Destin George Bell. Bell graduated from Gatton in 2020 with his bachelor’s degree in marketing. He also completed a certificate in entrepreneurship and innovative thinking.

“The idea from Card.io came from imagining if an app like Pokemon Go could be a fitness app. A year later, they gave us our first investment and that was all the confirmation I needed to believe we were onto something. And not only being invited onto Shark Tank but getting a deal from two of them has made that even more obvious to us that we’re making something people want!”

App Features and Benefits 

• Team-Based Competition: Users can join or create teams, competing to control areas of their city by logging miles through walking, running, or biking.
• Group Management & Engagement: The app fosters community interaction, allowing users to connect with local running clubs, participate in challenges, and even win real-world prizes from brand partners like ASICS. It also has utility functionality for scheduling events, creating internal challenges for members, and tracking data like miles covered, trends in pace, and information about who’s part of your club.
• Integration with Fitness Apps: Card.io seamlessly syncs with popular apps like Strava and Garmin, ensuring that users can continue using their preferred tracking tools while engaging in the game.
• Global Reach: Card.io has become a global phenomenon, appealing to people of all ages and fitness levels.

Future Plans

With the investment from Shark Tank, Card.io plans to accelerate its growth by expanding its user base, enhancing app features, and forging new partnerships with global fitness brands. The company is also set to make the app accessible to even more fitness enthusiasts worldwide.

To learn more about Card.io or to join the growing community of fitness enthusiasts, visit www.downloadcard.io or download the app from the App Store. About Card.io Founded in [2022], Card.io is dedicated to revolutionizing the cardio fitness industry by merging social gamification with community utility. The company’s flagship app, Card.io, has quickly gained popularity for its unique approach to fitness, making exercise a social and competitive experience. For media inquiries, please contact: [Destin Bell] [CEO [destin@downloadcard.io] 737-420-1305

Source: Gatton College of Business and Economics