GIL OVED‚ group co-CEO of The Creative Counsel‚ has been announced as one of the five business moguls who will bankroll budding entrepreneurs in M-Net’s new reality television series Shark Tank SA.M-Net and series sponsor Telkom SA announced on Thursday that the multi-millionaire has agreed to be on the local version of the two-time Emmy award winning show‚ which sees budding entrepreneurs try to get funding for their enterprises from the "sharks.""Who would not want to swim with a shark like Gil?" M-Net’s head of publicity Lani Lombard asked in a statement."He is a well-loved and energetic serial entrepreneur who has proven that he is passionate about supporting disruptive thinkers with well-thought-out visions. Gil is a smart hustler who knows how to boost businesses in just the right way. We are honoured to have him as one of our sharks," Lombard said.Speaking of what he will be looking for from hopefuls‚ Oved said he is keen to see hungry and passionate entrepreneurs who are "fo...

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