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‘Shark Tank’ Winner to Keynote at APTA Future of Rehab Therapy Summit

Tuesday, June 10, 2025   (0 Comments)
Posted by: John McInerney

Dan Staats, PT, DPT, shares how clinical curiosity sparked a business — and what every attendee can learn from his entrepreneurial journey.

APTANJ is thrilled to cheer on our very own Dan Staats, PT, DPT — Shark Tank winner and proud APTANJ member! Catch his inspiring keynote at APTA’s Future of Rehab Therapy Summit. You won’t want to miss it!

Dan will be kicking off the summit as the keynote speaker. From his early days as a physical therapist exploring new treatment tools to co-founding a business that landed a coveted spot on “Shark Tank,” Staats will share an honest, behind-the-scenes look at how curiosity, creativity, and clinical insight sparked a startup — and what happened when he stepped into the tank. Attendees will gain insight on his lessons learned and get a candid look at the challenges and rewards of innovation and building something from the ground up.

To learn more and register for the event, please visit: https://www.apta.org/article/2025/05/13/shark-tank-winner-keynote-apta-future-of-rehab-therapy-summit