Story Structure — 3 Plot Phases
The Pitch Begins
Entrepreneurs enter the den to present their business ideas to the panel of Dragons.
Key Events
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Show Introduction — Host introduces the Dragons' Den concept Characters: Self - Host / Voice, Dragons
Location: CBC Television Studio
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Entrepreneur Pitch — First entrepreneur presents business idea Characters: Entrepreneurs, Dragons, Self - Host / Voice
Location: Pitching Platform
The Investment Dance
Dragons evaluate proposals, negotiate terms, and decide which ventures to fund.
Key Events
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Dragon Evaluation — Dragons analyze business proposal Characters: Dragons, Entrepreneurs
Location: Investment Panel
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Investment Decision — Dragons make investment offer Characters: Dragons, Entrepreneurs
Location: Negotiation Table
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Deal Acceptance — Entrepreneur accepts investment deal Characters: Entrepreneurs, Dragons, Self - Host / Voice
Location: Studio Stage
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Rejection Moment — Entrepreneur faces investment rejection Characters: Entrepreneurs, Dragons
Location: Pitching Platform
Deals and Disappointments
Some entrepreneurs secure investment while others leave empty-handed, learning valuable lessons.
Key Events
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Rejection Moment — Entrepreneur faces investment rejection Characters: Entrepreneurs, Dragons
Location: Pitching Platform
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Spin-off Announcement — Host announces Quebec version Characters: Self - Host / Voice, Dragons
Location: CBC Television
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Season Finale — Host wraps up successful season Characters: Self - Host / Voice, Dragons, Entrepreneurs
Location: Studio Stage
