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Shark Tank participant speaks at Hawkeye Farm Show in Cedar Falls

Entrepreneur John D. Smith speaks at the Hawkeye Farm Show in Cedar Falls about his ViteWall Drywall Alternative product and Shark Tank experience - February 2024

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Innovative ViteWall Debuts at Hawkeye Farm Show: Shark Tank's John D. Smith Eyes Return

Explore the story of John D. Smith's ViteWall, a revolutionary construction material, inspired by Arnold Schwarzenegger's book. Learn about its debut at the Hawkeye Farm Show and its potential market impact.

The 37th annual Hawkeye Farm Show at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls turned into a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship, drawing attention from industry professionals and inventors alike. Among the 225 exhibitors was John D. Smith of Orlando, Florida, a familiar face from ABC's Shark Tank, who introduced his latest invention, the ViteWall DIY Drywall Alternative. Despite a previous setback on the show, Smith's new product promises versatile solutions for construction challenges, from basements to animal pens, inspired by insights from Arnold Schwarzenegger's book. For full article click HERE