Haley McClain Hill – Air Force Veteran to Shark Tank Winner!!

Haley McClain Hill is a multi-faceted individual who has achieved remarkable success across various fields. An award-winning entrepreneur, she is also a 2x former NFL Cheerleader and a United States Air Force Veteran.

Haley is the founder of two successful companies: TORCH Warriorwear and Seek and Set Free. These companies have collaborated with renowned organizations such as AAFES, The Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders, and the 49ers Gold Rush Cheerleading Team.

Her entrepreneurial prowess was showcased when she secured a deal on ABC’s Season 15 of Shark Tank. Additionally, she emerged as the 2022 Veteran Shark Tank Pitch Competition Winner, earning a $50,000 grant. Notably, Haley won the 2023 Founders Live Minnesota Pitch Competition and will be sharing her insights on performing under pressure at TEDx Vandenberg on March 22.

A published author, Haley’s first book, “Light The TORCH: An Origin Story by the Creator of Warriorwear,” is set to launch in Summer 2024. This book will detail the exact steps she took to turn TORCH into a global brand. Following this, her second book, “Your Itty Bitty Guide to the NFL Cheerleading World,” will be released.

Haley’s influence extends beyond her entrepreneurial ventures. She has been invited to speak at various military-focused events, including The NYC USO’s Fleet Week, Military Influencer Conference, and The Joint Women’s Leadership Symposium. Her work has been featured in notable publications such as Essence, Black Enterprise, Yahoo Finance, AfroTech, and several Penn State Publications.