Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 As a business owner, Polk State College graduate
Clay Canning has had incredible success in reaching new audiences. His next
audience will be national television.
On Jan. 21, Canning along with co-founder RaShaun Brown and advisor Wayne
Pfeffer, will pitch their product, Screen Skinz, to a panel of successful
businesspeople and entrepreneurs such as Barabara Corcoran, Lori Greiner,
Daymond John and Kevin O’Leary on ABC’s acclaimed show Shark Tank. Screen
Skinz is a cellphone screen protector design company created in 2017.
“Screen Skinz’s proprietary, patented process etches logos, designs, names and
images directly onto premium tempered glass screen protectors, transforming
every locked screen into a personal statement,” as described in a release.
“Designs remain visible when the display is off and disappear when the screen
is in use, providing a smooth, uninterrupted viewing experience. Whether
showcasing a favorite team, character, loved one, or personal artwork, Screen
Skinz is making the mundane magical by transforming mobile device screens into
canvases of self-expression.”
A 2021 graduate of Polk State’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and
Management Program, Canning landed his first licensing agreement with the
University of South Florida in 2018. Since then, he has entered into
agreements with the NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAA, NHL, WWE, State University System and
with properties of The Walt Disney World Company such as Marvel and LucasFilm.
“First and foremost, we’re super honored to have had this opportunity,”
Canning said. “To start in my parents’ laundry room to being in front of a
national audience several years later is surreal. Going on Shark Tank was a
huge deal for us.”
First airing in 2009, Shark Tank allows entrepreneurs to showcase their
product to the panel of “sharks” in hopes of landing partnerships.
Entrepreneurs seek money in exchange for stakes in their businesses to produce
and sell the products on a larger scale.
Those hoping to see Canning and his partners can watch at 10 p.m. on ABC. The
show can also be streamed on Hulu.
