Ramon van Meer

Ramon van Meer is a Netherlands-born entrepreneur known for his innovative approach to consumer products and his appearance on the television show Shark Tank, where he successfully pitched a color-changing kitty litter. Currently, he is the founder of Afina, a Texas-based brand specializing in shower heads equipped with copper-zinc-based filters. Van Meer has been at the forefront of discussions surrounding U.S.-China trade relations, particularly in light of the tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump. He recently conducted an experiment to gauge consumer willingness to pay more for American-made products, which revealed a stark contrast between consumer intentions and actual purchasing behaviors.