Which Shark Tank company was founded by Joel Clark and Cameron Smith?

Kodiak Cakes was founded by Joel Clark and Cameron Smith.

Joel Clark inherited an earlier family pancake-mix idea and worked to develop it into a broader food company. His brother-in-law Cameron Smith later became a business partner, helping expand Kodiak Cakes from a small family operation into a national brand.

The company appeared on Shark Tank in 2014. Although the founders did not make a deal with the sharks, the television exposure increased awareness of its whole-grain pancake and waffle mixes. Kodiak Cakes later broadened its line to include products such as oatmeal, frozen waffles, and snack items.

Kodiak Cakes is sometimes mistaken for a company created by a celebrity chef because its packaging and marketing emphasize hearty breakfast foods. Its origin, however, is a family business built around a pancake recipe and direct retail growth. The founders’ relationship is also distinct from the unrelated entrepreneurs behind other Shark Tank food brands.