The Pitch

#182 LIVE in NYC: 3 Startups, 3 Investors, 15 Minutes to Invest

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:55:00 -0000

Live from New York, it's... The Pitch! Uche AI, greenIRR, and Wiggle Room were given just 15 minutes to pitch at the SEEN Summit hosted by Visible Hands. But is 15 minutes enough time to secure our first ever investment on a live show?

This is The Pitch for Uche AI, greenIRR, and Wiggle Room. Featuring investors Jesse Middleton, Jenny Fielding, and Charles Hudson.

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#181 ROOK: The VC Vibe Check

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:55:00 -0000

Marco Benitez moved his family to the US to build Rook, an API for wearables. But when a familiar face shows up in The Pitch Room, he learns just how much vibes matter in venture.

This is The Pitch for Rook. Featuring investors Elizabeth Yin, Jesse Middleton, Laura Lucas, and Mike Ma.

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#180 Climatta: Planet Vs. Money

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:55:00 -0000

Iñaki wants to save the planet AND save companies money on their electricity bills. Can this outdoorsman convince the VCs there's a big earnings in big savings?

This is The Pitch for Climatta. Featuring investors Elizabeth Yin, Jesse Middleton, Laura Lucas, and Mike Ma.

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#179 Minimis: Declaring War on Garmin

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:55:00 -0000

Jo and Paul came all the way from Sydney with a prototype and a dream. They've designed AR sunglasses for cyclists and runners. Will the investors believe they can beat the tech giants?

This is The Pitch for Minimis. Featuring investors Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Jesse Middleton, and Dawn Dobras.

Minimis Wefunder: https://wefunder.com/minimis/

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#178 CosmicBrain AI: How to Train Your Robot

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:55:00 -0000

Anto has been obsessed with robots since he was 7. Now, he's building a company where anyone can train a robot with just a pair of VR glasses. Will he make our laundry folding robot dreams come true, or is the world not quite ready for Anto's futuristic vision?

This is The Pitch for CosmicBrain AI. Featuring investors Cyan Banister, Charles Hudson, Immad Akhund, Monique Woodard, and Rohit Gupta.

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#177 Aleoop: Show Me The Sales!

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:55:00 -0000

After losing a huge sale due to product gaps, Meghan Scanlon left Stripe to start Aleoop, an AI that helps product and sales teams close more deals. But will she be able to close the investors with no sales herself?

This is The Pitch for Aleoop. Featuring investors Elizabeth Yin, Jesse Middleton, Laura Lucas, and Mike Ma.

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#176 Your AI Website Sucks. PeachWeb is the Future

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:55:00 -0000

PeachWeb built 3D websites for some of the biggest brands in the world. Now Lucas is enabling everyone to create these jaw-dropping sites with his AI 3D website builder. But will "looking cool" be enough to stand out in a crowded market?

This is The Pitch for PeachWeb. Featuring investors Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Jesse Middleton, and Dawn Dobras.

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Season 14 Finale: The Mad Scientist, The Foxhole, and a $48M Power Move

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:55:00 -0000

You heard seven pitches from Napa... but what happened after the show? We'll catch you up with four founder deep dives and some rapid fire updates on the Season 14 Finale.

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Music in this episode by The Muse Maker, Breakmaster Cylinder, The Firmware Rebels, Ønders, Aero Ross, Boxwood Orchestra, Memory Palace, Bitters, Cosette, Fabulist, Memory Fields, and GEM!N!

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The Hot Mic: Should You Start a Venture Fund?

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:55:00 -0000

Ever wanted to sit at the table in The Pitch Room and ask the VCs your burning question? Three listeners got the chance on our new segment, The Hot Mic, a live listener Q&A where you get to ask the investors anything.
In this episode, our VCs answer:
• Should I start a venture fund?
• What do you look for in a pitch?
• What’s the one company you regret passing on?
Submit your questions for the next listener Q&A at pitch.show/hotmic. And get ready… because the Season 14 Finale drops next week.

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#175 Above Health: The Allergy Clinic of the Future

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:55:00 -0000

Hardware is… easy now?! That’s what Matt Truebe said when he pitched three devices and a plan to help families with food allergies and asthma. He has tons of experience, but between telehealth and hardware, is this business just too complicated for the VCs?

This is The Pitch for Above Health. Featuring investors Cyan Banister, Charles Hudson, Immad Akhund, Monique Woodard, and Rohit Gupta.

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#174 Investrio: QuickBooks for the People

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:55:00 -0000

Joyce and Laura are done with clunky finance tools. So they built Investrio, an AI bookkeeper for solopreneurs. With only 25 paying customers in a market where QuickBooks reigns supreme, will the VCs make an early bet?

This is The Pitch for Investrio. Featuring investors Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Jesse Middleton, and Dawn Dobras.

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#173 STAG: The Tesla of Construction Equipment?!

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:55:00 -0000

When Adam and Patrik met on the Slovakian National Swim team, they never imagined they'd build a startup together in the US. Can they get the VCs on board with their made-in-America electric mini skid steer, or will the blue collar market scare them away?

This is The Pitch for STAG. Featuring investors Elizabeth Yin, Jesse Middleton, Laura Lucas, and Mike Ma.

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#172 My Town AI: ChatGPT Meets SimCity

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:55:00 -0000

Nichole Sterling built the AI product she wished she had as an elected official. Will investors see the $2.2 trillion opportunity she sees? Or will this pitch get stuck in committee.

This is The Pitch for My Town AI. Featuring investors Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Jesse Middleton, and Dawn Dobras.

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#171 Doctours: VC Funded Hair Transplants?!

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:55:00 -0000

Medical tourism saved his brother's life. Now Girum wants to create a marketplace where every American can travel to find the care they need. Will the investors see his vision when his first market is... hair transplants?

This is The Pitch for Doctours. Featuring investors Cyan Banister, Charles Hudson, Immad Akhund, Monique Woodard, and Rohit Gupta.

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#170 Original Sunshine: The Best Bagel You've Never Heard Of

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:55:00 -0000

Co-founders Brad & David sneak into The Pitch dressed as caterers with a bagel so good you'd never know it's gluten free. Their blind taste test wins the room, but is the brand strong enough to land a deal?

This is The Pitch for Original Sunshine. Featuring investors Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Jesse Middleton, and Dawn Dobras.

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#169 Mappa: Can Voice AI Find You a Job… or a Date?

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:55:00 -0000

Sarah Lucena built Mappa to decode the hidden signals in your voice—revealing who you are and where you belong. From jobs to relationships, she believes your voice holds the key to every connection. Will the investors back this bold Brazilian founder or are they not the right match for her?

This is The Pitch for Mappa. Featuring investors Cyan Banister, Charles Hudson, Immad Akhund, Monique Woodard, and Rohit Gupta.

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Season 14: What VCs Really Want

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:30:00 -0000

Unicorns. Weird things. Founders who'll blow through brick walls. The best in venture tell us exactly what they want to invest in. Season 14 starts Oct 8.

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#168 Finnecto: Where Deals Don’t Die

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 09:55:00 -0000

Ariel Puga wants to save deals from dying in procurement purgatory. His traction is strong, but will the investors see how big this could be in Latin America?

This is The Pitch for Finnecto. Featuring investors ⁠Paige Finn Doherty⁠,⁠ Charles Hudson, Jesse Middleton and Jenny Fielding.

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#167 Levee: Cleaning Up Hotels' Dirty Secret

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:55:00 -0000

Knock, knock! AI wants to inspect your room. Al Lagunas grew up watching his mom clean hotel rooms. Now he’s building Levee, an AI-powered app to make her job easier—and keep the staff from getting yelled at. But with just one hotel customer and a $10M+ valuation, will the investors check in… or check out?

This is The Pitch for Levee. Featuring investors ⁠Paige Finn Doherty⁠,⁠ Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Jesse Middleton and Jenny Fielding.

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#166 Awear: Whoop For Your Brain

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:55:00 -0000

Antonio used an Apple Watch to improve his physical health. But he couldn't find a wearable to help him in the same way with his mental health. So he built Awear, an ear cuff that monitors your brain and coaches you through stress in real time. But can he convince the investors who’ve seen every wearable under the sun?

This is The Pitch for Awear. Featuring investors ⁠Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Ben Zises and Kate McAndrew.

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Season 13 Finale: Founders Flip the Script

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:55:00 -0000

You heard the pitches. Now hear the aftermath.

The Season 13 Finale brings you founder wins, surprises, pivots—and one last chance to invest. With in-depth updates on four standout companies and quick hits on the rest, this finale delivers the full story.

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#164 Sundae: LTK for Groceries

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:55:00 -0000

Anastasia Trofimova sold everything, moved across the world and started Sundae to make food content shoppable—linking influencers, grocery carts, and brand dollars. Her pitch checks all the boxes. But when she asks for a $10M valuation, things got complicated. Will investors buy in, or bail at the register?

This is The Pitch for Sundae. Featuring investors ⁠Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Ben Zises and Kate McAndrew.

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#163 CurieDx: AI Pocket Doctor

Wed, 14 May 2025 09:55:00 -0000

After a decade in the ER, Dr. Therese Canares built CurieDx—an AI-powered app that can detect strep throat from a smartphone photo with 88% accuracy. But when she pitches both a consumer and enterprise play, the investors push back: can one founder really do it all?

This is The Pitch for CurieDx. Featuring investors Paige Finn Doherty, Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Jesse Middleton and Jenny Fielding.

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#162 Jungle: Your AI Study Coach

Wed, 07 May 2025 09:55:00 -0000

Julian Alvarez wants to turn every student into a super-learner. With $1M in ARR and 180,000 monthly active users, he’s off to a strong start. Can Jungle become the Duolingo for studying, or will ChatGPT steal his lunch money?

This is The Pitch for Jungle. Featuring investors Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Jesse Middleton, Ben Zises and Kate McAndrew.

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#161 Material: F1 Engineer 3D Prints Batteries?!

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:55:00 -0000

Formula 1 engineer Gabe Elias got bored designing cars for Mercedes. Using his experience on the championship team he’s created a manufacturing method to 3D print batteries of any size, shape, and chemistry. Will the investors be charged for this innovation or will Gabe get sent back to the paddock?

This is The Pitch for Material. Featuring investors Mark Phillips, Paige Doherty, and Will Weisman.

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#160 Science On Call: AI Agents… for Restaurants

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:55:00 -0000

Forget slick dashboards—Luisa Castellanos is betting that the future of restaurant tech support is... texting. Her startup Science On Call is already in 900 restaurants. The question is, can it scale to thousands?

This is The Pitch for Science On Call. Featuring investors Jesse Middleton, Mark Phillips, Paige Doherty, and Will Weisman.

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How to pitch your startup on The Pitch

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:55:00 -0000

Raising money for your startup? Good news—applications for Season 14 of The Pitch are now open! General partner Lisa Muccio and venture scout Peter Liu share what we look for in a startup, and how you can land a spot on our next season. So if you're a pre-seed or seed-stage founder, apply now at pitch.show/apply

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#159 Aura Finance: Chasing the Ghost of Mint

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:55:00 -0000

With deals from LinkedIn, Figma, and a Fortune 100 giant, Kelsey Willock’s startup Aura Finance is off to a strong start. But will early traction be enough to justify a steep valuation in a competitive space?

This is The Pitch for Aura Finance. Featuring investors Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Jesse Middleton, Jenny Fielding and Kate McAndrew.

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#158 Avelo: The World’s First Smart Running Shoe

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:55:00 -0000

Royi Metser’s smart running shoe promises fewer injuries—but are runners ready to subscribe to their shoes?

This is The Pitch for Avelo. Featuring investors Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, and two new investors to the show, Ben Zises and Kate McAndrew.

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#157 KAV Sports: A New Era in Manufacturing

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:55:00 -0000

Typically a startup pitch that requires building a manufacturing facility would send VCs running for the hills. But could Whitman Kwok's high margin, zero-inventory model be the exception to the rule?

This is The Pitch for KAV Sports. Featuring investors Mark Phillips, Paige Finn Doherty and Will Weisman.

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#156 Barberino’s: Italian Luxury Takes on the American Dream

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:55:00 -0000

Michele Callegari has grown Barberino's to the #1 luxury men's grooming brand in Italy. Can he replicate the same success in the US – and if he does, will the Italian investors want their cut?

This is The Pitch for Barberino’s. Featuring investors Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Jesse Middleton, and two new investors to the show, Ben Zises and Kate McAndrew.

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#155 Folio: The $1.2B Opportunity Nobody Saw

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:55:00 -0000

Cathy Huang wants to unlock millions of dollars for millions of new internships. But with her round already closed, will there be room for everyone who wants to invest?

This is The Pitch for Folio. Featuring investors Jesse Middleton, Mark Phillips, Paige Doherty, and Will Weisman.

Watch Cathy pitch her startup on YouTube (@thepitchshow) and Patreon (@ThePitch)

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#154 Lockstop: Secure the Bike, Save the World

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:55:00 -0000

Mike Burton wants to help every city turn drivers to riders with his smart bike lock. But will his “no checks under $100k” approach leave him backpedalling?

This is The Pitch for Lockstop. Featuring investors Jesse Middleton, Mark Phillips, Paige Finn Doherty and Will Weisman.

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Watch Mike pitch his urban mobility startup on YouTube (@thepitchshow) and Patreon (@ThePitch)

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Season 13: The Human Side of Venture

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:55:00 -0000

A Johns Hopkins ER doctor, a Formula 1 engineer, and an artist walk into The Pitch Room... meet this season's extraordinary founders! We screened 2,000 companies, and 12 made the cut. But with negotiations turned up to 11, will they be ready to face off with the sharpest VCs in the game?

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#153 Season 12 Finale 🎉

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:15:00 -0000

The culmination of fourteen pitches, six months, and over $3.8M invested by VCs and listeners, this is the season 12 finale.

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#152 Oma Health

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:55:00 -0000

Khaylah Epps wants to change the face of healthcare in the south.

This is The Pitch for Oma Health. Featuring investors Cyan Banister, Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Mac Conwell and Jesse Middleton.

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Watch Khaylah pitch her healthtech startup on YouTube @thepitchshow

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#151 Feedback Intelligence

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:55:00 -0000

Is your AI hallucinating? This AI can fix it.

This is Chinar Movsisyan's pitch for Feedback Intelligence. Featuring investors Cyan Banister, Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Mac Conwell and Jesse Middleton.

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Watch Chinar pitch her AI startup on YouTube @thepitchshow

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#150 Remynt

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:55:00 -0000

Gwyneth Borden has a vendetta.

This is The Pitch for Remynt. Featuring investors Cyan Banister, Mac Conwell, Ben Taft and Elizabeth Yin.

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Watch Gwyneth pitch her debt recovery startup on YouTube @thepitchshow

Applications for our winter pitch event will close in one week, apply now at pitch.show/apply

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#149 Dopl

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 09:55:00 -0000

Could robots bring healthcare access to rural America?

This is Ryan James' pitch for Dopl. Featuring investors Cyan Banister, Charles Hudson, Josh Muccio and Jesse Middleton.

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Watch Ryan pitch his healthtech startup on YouTube @thepitchshow

Applications are closing soon for our winter cohort, founders raising pre-seed or seed can apply to pitch at pitch.show/apply

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#148 ESAI

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:55:00 -0000

Can a college advisor disrupt the system from the inside?

This is Julia Dixon's pitch for ESAI. Featuring investors Cyan Banister, Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Mac Conwell and Jesse Middleton.

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Watch Julia pitch her edtech startup on YouTube @thepitchshow

Applications are closing soon for our winter cohort, founders raising pre-seed or seed can apply to pitch at pitch.show/apply

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#147 Partytrick

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:55:00 -0000

Award winning event planner makes the pivot to tech.

This is Virginia Frischkorn's pitch for Partytrick. Featuring investors Cyan Banister, Mac Conwell, Ben Taft and Elizabeth Yin.

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Watch Virginia pitch her startup on YouTube @thepitchshow

Applications are now open for next season, founders raising pre-seed or seed can apply to pitch at pitch.show/apply

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#146 ReCraft Beer

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:55:00 -0000

Two of Josh's favorite hobbies—beer and startups—collide in The Pitch Room.

This is Dean Eberhardt's pitch for ReCraft. Featuring investors Cyan Banister, Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Mac Conwell and Jesse Middleton.

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Watch Dean pitch his beer technology startup on YouTube @thepitchshow

Applications are now open for next season, founders raising pre-seed or seed can apply to pitch at pitch.show/apply

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#145 immersionED

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 09:55:00 -0000

Chad Wilson wants to disrupt history class with video games.

This is The Pitch for immersionED. Featuring investors Cyan Banister, Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Mac Conwell and Jesse Middleton.

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Watch Chad pitch his edtech startup on YouTube @thepitchshow

Applications are now open for next season, founders raising pre-seed or seed can apply to pitch at pitch.show/apply

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#144 Bridgefy

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:55:00 -0000

What happens when disaster strikes and the internet goes down?

This is Jorge Rios' pitch for Bridgefy. Featuring investors Cyan Banister, Charles Hudson, Josh Muccio, and Jesse Middleton.

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Watch Jorge pitch his peer-to-peer networking tech on YouTube @thepitchshow

Applications are now open for next season, founders raising pre-seed or seed can apply to pitch at pitch.show/apply

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#143 Vital Audio

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:55:00 -0000

What if you could take someone’s vitals, using just the sound of their voice?

This is Nyamitse-Calvin Mahinda's pitch for Vital Audio. Featuring investors Cyan Banister, Charles Hudson, Mac Conwell, Jesse Middleton and Lee Jacobs.

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*Disclaimer: No offer to invest in Vital Audio Inc. is being made to or solicited from the listening audience on today’s show. The information provided on this show is not intended to be investment advice and should not be relied upon as such. The investors on today’s episode are providing their opinions based on their own assessment of the business presented. Those opinions should not be considered professional investment advice.

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#142 Kinometrix

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 09:55:00 -0000

One million patients fall in hospitals each year, and it costs US hospitals over $35 billion. What if they could all be prevented?

This is Devina Desai's pitch for Kinometrix. Featuring investors Cyan Banister, Mac Conwell, Ben Taft and Elizabeth Yin.

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Watch Devina pitch her hospital fall prevention software on YouTube @thepitchshow

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*Disclaimer: No offer to invest in Kinometrix, Inc is being made to or solicited from the listening audience on today’s show. The information provided on this show is not intended to be investment advice and should not be relied upon as such. The investors on today’s episode are providing their opinions based on their own assessment of the business presented. Those opinions should not be considered professional investment advice.

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#141 Christie's Chips

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 09:55:00 -0000

What happens when a Michelin-trained palate makes junk food with no junk?

This is Christie Buck's pitch for Christie’s Chips. Featuring investors Cyan Banister, Mac Conwell, Ben Taft and Elizabeth Yin.

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#140 geCKo Materials

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 09:55:00 -0000

Biomimicry (noun): the design and production of materials, structures, and systems that are modeled on biological entities and processes.

Founder Capella Kerst invented a material that mimics a geckos' gravity defying grip. This industrial velcro could be a multi-billion dollar industry, and geCKo Materials is shooting for the moon. I mean, they’re already on the International Space Station... how hard can it be?

Featuring investors Cyan Banister, Charles Hudson, Mac Conwell and Jesse Middleton.

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#139 FutureMoney

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 09:55:00 -0000

Phil Barrar sold his last company for $65 million. Now he’s back in the game with FutureMoney, an investing platform that helps parents create generational wealth for their kids with the Junior Roth IRA™.

Featuring investors Cyan Banister, Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Mac Conwell and Jesse Middleton.

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*Disclaimer: No offer to invest in Future Money Inc. is being made to or solicited from the listening audience on today’s show. The information provided on this show is not intended to be investment advice and should not be relied upon as such. The investors on today’s episode are providing their opinions based on their own assessment of the business presented. Those opinions should not be considered professional investment advice.

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Season 12: Tear Down The System

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 09:55:00 -0000

A new season is here! Fourteen pitches start August 14th with one crazy season finale to tie it all together. These startups will blow your mind, and if you’re an investor on the show… your wallet.

BONUS: Stick around at the end of the trailer for a special behind the scenes interview with Charles Hudson, Cyan Banister, Elizabeth Yin, Mac Conwell and Jesse Middleton.

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#138 The Exit: Selling LearnVest for $375 Million

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:55:00 -0000

Alexa Von Tobel started thinking about money after her dad died when she was young. By the time she got her first job out of college, she was horrified to learn that there weren’t any financial resources online. So she built LearnVest – one of the first companies to help young people manage their money online – and sold it to Northwestern Mutual for $375 million.

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#137 Gnara: Disrupting Your Pants

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 09:55:00 -0000

As a glacier guide in Alaska, Georgia Grace Edwards had a problem: her pants. While the male guides just unzipped and did their business, she had to find a secluded place and completely undress in the freezing tundra. So Georgia Grace created the GoFly zipper technology to help everyone go on the go. Will the investors get behind this consumer product or is this business just too messy?

Featuring investors Cyan Banister, Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Mac Conwell and Paige Finn Doherty.

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Watch the Gnara pitch on YouTube @thepitchshow

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#136 KredFeed: The Next Mexican Unicorn?

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:55:00 -0000

Lending is one of the oldest markets in recorded history. But founder Luis Sánchez believes there’s an opportunity that remains untapped… manufacturing companies in Mexico. Can Luis mint a Mexican unicorn? Or will the investors decide that this market is just too niche?

Featuring investors Elizabeth Yin, Charles Hudson, Beck Bamberger, Pascal Unger and Mac Conwell.

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Watch the KredFeed pitch on YouTube @thepitchshow

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Superfans can join The Pitch UNCUT and get early access to unedited versions of all ten pitches on season 11.

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#135 Thoras AI: The Twin Effect

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 09:55:00 -0000

Twin sisters Nilo and Jennifer Rahmani used to be site reliability engineers. Where they worked night and day to keep servers running at companies like Slack. But Nilo and Jen left their cushy jobs in tech to build Thoras AI, a platform that helps startups scale and optimize their cloud infrastructure using AI. Will the investors get down on site reliability, or will this “family business” scare them away?

Featuring investors Cyan Banister, Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin and Paige Finn Doherty.

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#134 RobeCurls: From TikTok to Target

Wed, 29 May 2024 09:55:00 -0000

When women started curling their hair with bathrobes, Emily Kenison didn't see a silly TikTok trend. She saw the creation of a new market – heatless hair care. This lawyer-turned-inventor decided to capitalize on the craze by designing her own patented line of heatless curling headbands. Will the investors see a big vision in big curls, or is this just another one of those 'lifestyle' businesses investors love to hate?

Featuring investors Jillian Manus, Beck Bamberger and Mac Conwell.

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Watch the RobeCurls pitch on YouTube @thepitchshow

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#133 PodcastAI: Josh Gets Displaced

Wed, 15 May 2024 09:55:00 -0000

We thought it would take years before AI could replace a podcast host. That is, until founder Edward Brawer slid into Josh’s DMs to pitch his startup, PodcastAI. Edward thinks he can make podcast producers 10x more productive and he already signed two big name podcasters. Now can he convince the big name investors that PodcastAI will deliver 100x returns?

Featuring investors Elizabeth Yin, Charles Hudson, Beck Bamberger, Pascal Unger and Mac Conwell.

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Watch the Podcast AI pitch on YouTube @thepitchshow

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Founders can apply to pitch at our next recording event in San Francisco this June. No intro required, just go to pitch.show/apply

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#132 The Exit: Selling Shipt for $550 Million

Wed, 08 May 2024 09:55:00 -0000

Since the beginning of The Pitch, we’ve told one story: what it’s like to raise money for a startup. But what about the rest of the journey?

On our new segment, The Exit, we talk to startup founders who’ve done the impossible, sold their startup for hundreds of millions. How does it feel to finally accomplish the dream? And is that dream all it’s cracked up to be? In our first exit interview, we talk to Bill Smith, a high school dropout from Alabama who started, scaled and sold Shipt for $550 million in three years.

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#131 Flock AI: Model Generated Models

Wed, 01 May 2024 09:55:00 -0000

What if your favorite online store had models that look like you: your skin tone, your height, your body shape? That question propelled Vita Mallela to start Flock AI. Their AI generated models could help brands eliminate pricey photoshoots. But with AI startups so en vogue, how will the investors know if this AI startup is the one to walk the runway with?

Featuring investors Elizabeth Yin, Charles Hudson, Beck Bamberger, Pascal Unger and Mac Conwell.

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Watch the Flock AI pitch on YouTube @thepitchshow

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Founders can apply to pitch at our next recording event in San Francisco this June. No intro required, just go to pitch.show/apply

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#130 FranShares: Invest in Franchises

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:55:00 -0000

After spending a decade as a franchise broker, Kenny Rose decided to break out on his own and start FranShares. An alternative investment platform where anyone can invest in franchises. Now you can own a piece of your local fast food joint, a medspa, even a car wash! But will the investors be able to see big tech returns for a company that sounds like small fries?

Featuring investors Jillian Manus, Beck Bamberger and Mac Conwell.

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Watch the FranShares pitch on YouTube @thepitchshow

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Founders can apply to pitch at our next recording event in San Francisco this June. No intro required, just go to pitch.show/apply

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#129 Scarlet by RedDrop: Pitching the Big Vision

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:55:00 -0000

Monica Williams wants to revolutionize the period experience for tweens. With $5 million in sales in just two years, she’s on her way. Now she wants to raise venture to scale her bootstrapped company. Will Monica get to pitch the big vision for RedDrop or will investors write her off from the start?

Featuring investors Elizabeth Yin, Charles Hudson, Beck Bamberger, Pascal Unger and Mac Conwell.

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Watch the RedDrop pitch on YouTube @thepitchshow

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Founders can apply to pitch at our next recording event in San Francisco this June. No intro required, just go to pitch.show/apply

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#128 ChurchSpace: Airbnb for Churches

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:55:00 -0000

Growing up as a pastor's kid, Emmanuel Brown saw what a financial burden church real estate can be. Churches sit empty 70% of the week even though they have commercial kitchens and professional sound systems and oh so much space for activities! So Emmanuel built ChurchSpace, a church rental marketplace. He has faith in his business – but can he convert investors if they believe congregations are shrinking?

Featuring investors Jillian Manus, Beck Bamberger and Mac Conwell.

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Watch the ChurchSpace pitch on YouTube @thepitchshow

To invest with the VCs on the show, join our investor community at thepitch.fund

Founders can apply to pitch at our next recording event in San Francisco this June. No intro required, just go to pitch.show/apply

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#127 Nectir AI: The Classroom of the Future

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 09:55:00 -0000

Kavitta Ghai struggled in school due to autism and ADHD until a positive experience with a college professor transformed her academic journey. Convinced this was the future, she launched a startup to make classrooms more accessible. Now, she just needs a VC to lead her $3 million seed round. Will Kavitta pass the test with the investors in The Pitch Room?

Featuring investors Cyan Banister, Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Mac Conwell and Paige Finn Doherty.

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Watch the Nectir pitch on YouTube @thepitchshow

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Founders can apply to pitch at our next recording event in San Francisco this June. No intro required, just go to pitch.show/apply

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Season 11: We're Bringing the Heat

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:55:00 -0000

The Pitch is back for season 11! Recorded for the first time in front of a live studio audience, we invited the top startup founders and VCs from across the country to join us in Miami. Visionary founders will pitch everything from pants you can pee in, to Airbnb for churches. And it wouldn’t be 2024 if we didn’t throw in some AI and alternative investments!

Tune in to season 11 to hear the true story of how venture deals get done. And this season, a LOT of deals get done.

Watch FULL episodes on YouTube this season @thepitchshow.
Invest with us alongside top VCs via The Pitch Fund.

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#126 Handle: The Uncut Pitch

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:55:00 -0000

For our season 10 finale, we’re trying something crazy. We’re giving you a full pitch from start to finish with no editing whatsoever! Founder Chase Robbins presents his snack delivery business, Handle, to investors Paige Doherty, Neal Bloom, Elizabeth Yin, Mark Phillips and Charles Hudson. Will they back this college dropout who promises on-campus deliveries in 15-minutes or less? Or will they steer clear of a space that's seen billions of VC dollars go up in flames?

You can also watch the Handle pitch on YouTube. To learn more about Chase's snack delivery startup and the investors featured on this episode, check out the Handle show page.

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#125 Locker: The Future of Online Shopping

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 10:55:00 -0000

Online shopping was supposed to make things easier. But with so many options, it’s also made our shopping experience more fragmented than ever. Kristine Locker set out to fix that with her social shopping app Locker. However, her target demographic is a couple generations behind most VCs. Can Kristine convince investors she has the solution to a problem they don’t experience or will they abandon this startup in the cart?

You can also watch the Locker pitch on YouTube. Today’s investors are Beck Bamberger, Al Bsharah, Jillian Manus, and Howie Diamond.

To learn more about Kristine's retail tech startup and the investors featured on this episode, check out the Locker show page.

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#124 ECGO: Turning Trash Into Treasure With AI

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:55:00 -0000

Ever stood at the recycling bin wondering, “Is this cup really recyclable?'' Enter Nicole Toole, the founder of ECGO, an AI-powered app designed to tackle this confusion. With ECGO, you snap a photo of any item, and the app will tell you how to properly dispose of it. But as mind-blowingly awesome as this is, the investors wonder how much money can you really make from trash when you’re selling to universities.

You can also watch the ECGO pitch on YouTube. Today’s investors are Elizabeth Yin, Erica Wenger, Jillian Manus, Martin Tobias and Charles Hudson.

To learn more about Nicole's recycling startup and the investors featured on this episode, check out the ECGO show page.

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#123 Outlines: A Venture-Backed Shower Curtain?

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 09:55:00 -0000

Luke Barkley Young was tired of two things: companies that don’t take responsibility for products they put in the world and moldy shower liners. So he created Outlines, a circular subscription for all your home essentials. Their first product is a recyclable shower curtain. But it’s a rough environment out there for direct to consumer products. Will the VCs invest in Luke’s big vision for replenishables – or would that just be pouring money down the drain?

You can also watch the Outlines pitch on YouTube. Today’s investors are Beck Bamberger, Al Bsharah, Jillian Manus, and Howie Diamond.

If you would like to invest in Outlines, go to pitch.show/outlines

To learn more about Luke's replenishment startup and the investors featured on this episode, check out the Outlines show page.

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#122 Wist: The Killer Use Case for VR?

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:55:00 -0000

Venture investors have spent the last decade searching for the killer use case for VR. Today’s founder, Andrew McHugh, thinks he’s found it with his startup, Wist. But days before Andrew gave his pitch, Apple sent shockwaves through the industry by announcing their new headset, the Vision Pro. Will investors be skittish about the tech giant entering the space? Or is it a sign that VR’s big moment has finally arrived?

You can also watch the Wist pitch on YouTube. Today’s investors are Paige Doherty, Neal Bloom, Elizabeth Yin, Mark Phillips and Charles Hudson.

If you would like to invest in Wist, go to pitch.show/wist

To learn more about Andrew's augmented reality startup and the investors featured on this episode, check out the Wist show page.

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#121 Ride iQ: Peloton for Horses

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:55:00 -0000

Cofounding sisters Kinsey and Jessa Lux think they’ve found the next big opportunity in sports tech, audio lessons for horseback riders. But the equestrian market is way smaller than say, running or cycling. Is a passionate market enough to excite investors, or is Ride iQ too niche to become a billion dollar business?

Today’s investors are Beck Bamberger, Al Bsharah, Jillian Manus, and Howie Diamond.

To learn more about Kinsey and Jessa's equestrian startup and the investors featured on this episode, check out the Ride iQ show page. And for a deep dive on the companies featured on the show, subscribe to The Pitch Insider.

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#120 Bevz: A Tech Bro Walks Into a Corner Store...

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 09:55:00 -0000

Jason Vego wants to disrupt an industry so old school he has to sell door to door. Yet somehow his SaaS platform for convenience stores boasts a 95% conversion rate from free trial. Another number comes up in The Pitch Room though, Jason’s ownership percentage in Bevz. Will this founder win over the investors or get the door slammed in his face?

Today’s investors are Paige Doherty, Neal Bloom, Elizabeth Yin, Mark Phillips and Charles Hudson.

To learn more about Jason's startup and the investors featured on this episode, check out the Bevz show page. And for a deep dive on the companies featured on the show, subscribe to The Pitch Insider.

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#119 Amateur Golf Society: Venture Capital vs. Private Equity

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 09:55:00 -0000

Dan Hershberg loves golf. So much so that he founded the Amateur Golf Society – a PGA-style tour that any golfer can participate in. The investors think his flexible tournament model is a hole in one. But things get complicated when they discover a majority of the company is owned by a private equity firm, not the founder. Will the VCs and the PEs come together for the love of golf? Or will this deal land in the bunker.

Today’s investors are Beck Bamberger, Al Bsharah, Jillian Manus, and Howie Diamond.

To learn more about Dan's golf startup and the investors featured on this episode, check out the Amateur Golf Society show page. And for a deep dive on the companies featured on the show, subscribe to The Pitch Insider.

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#118 Uncovered: The Business of True Crime

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 09:55:00 -0000

If you're murdered in the US, there's only a 57% chance your killer will be found. Jim Brown aims to change this statistic by enabling the massive true crime community to solve cold cases on his website Uncovered.com. But mysterious circumstances in the studio lead us to a question. Can a media company produce venture scale returns by… solving murders?

Today’s investors are Elizabeth Yin, Erica Wenger, Jillian Manus, Martin Tobias and Charles Hudson.

To learn more about Jim's crime solving startup and the investors featured on this episode, check out the Uncovered show page. If you want to go deeper on each company featured on the show, subscribe to our newsletter The Pitch Insider.

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#117 Lotus Ring: Hardware Hail Mary

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 09:55:00 -0000

Despite a decade in engineering at Apple, Dhaval Patel didn’t have any smart technology in his home. So he designed a ring that converts every home into a smart home – using old technology found in your typical TV remote. But hardware startups are extremely difficult to get off the ground and many VC’s avoid investing in them altogether. Can Dhaval convince our investors that his 10 prototype rings will turn into a 10 billion dollar business?

Today’s investors are Paige Doherty, Neal Bloom, Elizabeth Yin, Mark Phillips and Charles Hudson.

To learn more about Dhaval's hardware startup, Lotus, and the investors featured on this episode, check out the Lotus show page. If you want to go deeper on each company featured on the show, subscribe to our newsletter The Pitch Insider.

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#116 Kimoyo: Is This African Startup Venture Backable?

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 09:55:00 -0000

When Mariam Braimah led product design at Netflix she struggled to find participants in Africa to test new products. So she started Kimoyo Insights, a research analytics platform that helps companies like Microsoft & Flutterwave gather feedback from African consumers. But Kimoyo doesn’t quite fit the venture mold. Can Mariam convince investors to make a bet on user research in the data desert of Africa?

Today’s investors are Erica Wenger, Jillian Manus, Martin Tobias and Charles Hudson.

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#115 Gemist: The Crown Jewel of Venture

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:55:00 -0000

When Madeline Fraser tried to design her engagement ring online, she was stunned to find it couldn’t be done. After bringing a cash deposit to a rando in LA, Madeline got her custom ring and, with it, a new business idea. She started Gemist – a vertical SaaS product for jewelers. It's the kind of business VCs love, but that means they'll expect the business to be flawless. Will Gemist pass inspection or will slight imperfections blow the whole deal?

Today’s investors are Paige Doherty, Neal Bloom, Elizabeth Yin, Mark Phillips and Charles Hudson.

If you would like to invest in Gemist, go to pitch.show/gemist

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Season 10: Deals, Dollars, Drama & YouTube!

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 09:55:00 -0000

We’re back for Season 10 with double the digits, double the deals, and double the drama. Your favorite investors return along with some new voices ready to shake up The Pitch Room.

And for the first time ever, we’re posting new episodes on YouTube! Don’t miss our season premiere Wednesday, August 23rd at 7PM ET. Subscribe to The Pitch Show on YouTube.

If you want to invest alongside the VCs on The Pitch join us at thepitch.fund.

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#114 Brevity: Your AI Pitch Coach

Wed, 17 May 2023 09:55:00 -0000

Co-founders Kelvin Johnson and Max Huc know first impressions are everything. That’s why they created Brevity, an AI powered software to help craft a persuasive first pitch. But pitching a pitch product to a room full of pitch experts proves to be a bit of a challenge. Which brings up a question: what's more important, the pitch itself or the Q&A?

Today’s investors are Jillian Manus, Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Mac Conwell, and Neal Sáles-Griffin.

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#113 HILOS: Is This The Perfect Business?

Wed, 10 May 2023 09:55:00 -0000

The fashion industry is one of the most wasteful and inefficient industries on the planet, and Elias Stahl wants to reinvent it. His company, HILOS, is creating an entirely new supply chain for shoes, made on demand with 3D printed components. But they don’t actually design, manufacture or fulfill any of the products. They’ve just built a platform that connects all the pieces. It sounds like a perfect business… almost too perfect.

Today’s investors are Jillian Manus, Phil Nadel, Mark Phillips, Victor Gutwein, and Neal Sáles-Griffin.

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Rapid-Fire Recap + San Diego Meetup 🏄‍♂️

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 09:55:00 -0000

Our next episode drops in two weeks, until then here’s the recap on what’s been happening at The Pitch.

You can check out The Pitch Fund portfolio here, RSVP for our San Diego meetup on June 7th, and most importantly, subscribe to The Pitch Insider for all the best deals, company updates, and fun extras!

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#112 Natrion: The Holy Grail of Battery Tech

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 09:55:00 -0000

Alex Kosyakov claims to have discovered the holy grail of battery technology, a solid-state battery capable of mass production for electric vehicles. And with the ever increasing demand for EVs, investors are supercharged by this pitch. Can Alex convince them that his solid-state battery tech is better than the competition?

Today’s investors are Jillian Manus, Phil Nadel, Mark Phillips, Victor Gutwein, and Neal Sáles-Griffin.

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#111 Stigma: Whose Business Is It Anyway?

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 09:55:00 -0000

Founder Ariana Vargas wants to destigmatize talking about mental health. So she built a social app. No wait, now it’s a Slack app for the workplace? This founder is willing to do whatever it takes to secure investment - maybe too willing. Will Ariana build the business she wants, or the one investors want?

Today’s investors are Jillian Manus, Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Mac Conwell, and Neal Sáles-Griffin. If you’ve been enjoying our comeback season, will you share The Pitch with a friend?

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#110 HandsDown: The Accelerator Pitch

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 09:55:00 -0000

Jenna Sereni believes the best product recommendations come from family and friends. That’s the genesis of her social shopping app, HandsDown. Her pitch starts out like normal - until the investors flip the script and start pitching back, sending HandsDown on an entirely new path.

Today’s investors are Jillian Manus, Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Mac Conwell, and Neal Sáles-Griffin.

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#109 Modern Picnic: Surviving the Adpocalypse

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 09:55:00 -0000

When Ali Kaminetsky started her first job out of college, she quickly realized she didn’t have a stylish way to pack her lunch every day. So, she created Modern Picnic, a company that makes insulated vegan leather lunch boxes for women. The first two years of the company were a success. But then, in 2020, when Apple released IOS 14, it completely changed the way D2C companies scale. Now Ali needs to convince investors she’s found a new way to build a billion dollar consumer business.

Today’s investors are Jillian Manus, Phil Nadel, Mark Phillips, Victor Gutwein, and Neal Sáles-Griffin

If you would like to invest in Modern Picnic, go to pitch.show/picnic

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#108 Qleek Pt. III: A Postmortem and a Comeback

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:55:00 -0000

Ismail Salhi and Johanna Hartzheim, co-founders of Qleek, have been through the wringer. They first pitched their company on our show in 2017, when an investment from a listener helped bring them back from the brink. Today we hear the rest of the story. Ismail shares the not-so-happy ending of Qleek and what it's like to pick up the pieces and try again.

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#107 Terrascope: A Computer Vision Tale

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:55:00 -0000

This tale starts with a problem Kehan Zhou found when trying to buy a hobby farm. Zillow didn’t have good search options for land and LandWatch.com was even worse, so Kehan ventured off to combine computer vision technology and satellite imagery to create a new rural property search platform, Terrascope. But the investors wonder if this innovative technology is wasted on the wrong customer.

Today’s investors are Jillian Manus, Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Mac Conwell, and Neal Sáles-Griffin.

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#106 Dotcal: The Calendar Wars

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 10:55:00 -0000

There are tons of companies popping up in the scheduling space now that Calendly is valued at 6 billion dollars. Everyone wants to build the next billion dollar calendar app, including David Matthews, founder of Dotcal. He thinks he’s created a scheduling platform that will take over the space. But will the investors place their bets in Dotcal or is the scheduling race already overbooked?

Today’s investors are Jillian Manus, Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Phil Nadel, and Neal Sáles-Griffin.

If you would like to invest in Dotcal, go to pitch.show/dotcal

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#105 Teffola: Granola Guy Approved

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 10:55:00 -0000

A few years ago, Claire Smith moved back to her family farm, where they practice sustainable farming, and created Teffola. It’s granola made with an ancient Ethiopian grain called teff, which is filled with lots of protein, fiber, iron, and calcium. The only problem is… no one’s heard of it. Is it too risky to invest in a business that needs to educate consumers on a rare ancient grain and on sustainable farming practices?

Today’s investors are Jillian Manus, Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Phil Nadel, and Neal Sáles-Griffin.

To try the 'Granola Guy Approved' snack yourself, visit pitch.show/granola

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#104 Dressd: Red Carpet or Red Ocean?

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 10:55:00 -0000

Clothing rental companies get a bad rap in the VC world. It seems like no matter how much money investors sink into them, they always just… fail? But today’s founder thinks she found a way to make it work. Capri Wheaton is going after a demographic that always has to be red carpet ready: sorority girls.

Today’s investors are Jillian Manus, Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Mac Conwell, and Neal Sáles-Griffin.

If you're interested in investing in Dressd, visit pitch.show/dressd, and if you'd like to taste the product on next week's episode, go to pitch.show/granola

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#103 Get Lost in the AWSM Sauce

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 10:55:00 -0000

AWSM Sauce founders Carl and Paul have perfected a sustainable way of making sauce. But then, they had another idea – a futuristic way of getting sauce on our plates. Will the investors see this as a two-innovations-in-one deal, or will they get lost in the sauce?

Today’s investors are Jillian Manus, Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Phil Nadel, and Neal Sáles-Griffin.

Carl and Paul were kind enough to put together a sample pack of what the investors tasted in the room. So if you’d like to try some AWSM sauce yourself, head over to pitch.show/sauce and check out The Pitch Pack.

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#102 Tether: Bodyguard of the Grid

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 10:55:00 -0000

Founder Luis Medina Rivas travels across the world to pitch his big vision on how to solve one of the most important problems of our time - energy. His pitch is close to perfect. However, the VCs worry about the location of his company and come back to him with an easy solution, but it’s up to the founder to decide what’s right for his company.

Today’s investors are Jillian Manus, Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Mac Conwell, and Neal Sáles-Griffin.

If you are interested in investing in Tether, visit pitch.show/tether and if you'd like to literally taste next week's pitch alongside the investors, go to pitch.show/sauce 🌶️

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#101 Josh Pitches The Pitch

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:55:00 -0000

The Pitch is back! And a whole lot has changed since buying the show from Gimlet, bringing host Josh Muccio and cofounder Lisa Muccio somewhere they never thought they’d be — pitching in front of the investors…on their own show. But is the host of The Pitch any good at pitching?

Today’s investors are Jillian Manus, Phil Nadel, Mark Phillips, Victor Gutwein and Neal Sáles-Griffin.

Learn more about the fund and apply to invest at thepitch.fund

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Our Comeback Season Is Here!

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:55:00 -0000

Welcome back to The Pitch! This season, we head to Chicago to meet 14 founders with 12 business ideas big enough to change the world. Everything from a better ketchup to a potential solution to one of the biggest problems of our time - energy.

The founders just need one thing... money. And on this season, investors commit over $900,000 to bring those ideas to life. Plus, for the first time, we’re letting listeners invest alongside the investors on our show. New episodes drop weekly starting February 8th. See you in The Pitch Room.

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Return of The Pitch

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:51:00 -0000

Host Josh Muccio picks up the mic once again... with some personal news.

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#100 When Investors Take the Hot Seat

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 10:59:00 -0000

This week, we've got a show like no other. Instead of startup founders asking for money to grow their business, we hear investors Jake Chapman and Howie Diamond pitch their new venture capital fund. And they learn right away that things on the other side of the table are a lot harder.

Today's potential LPs are Jillian Manus, Daniel Gulati and Charles Hudson.

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#99 The Friends & Family Gap

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 10:59:00 -0000

In VC, before you pitch investors, you’re expected to get some initial cash from friends and family. Getting this money is a critical first step for a new startup. But what if your friends and family aren’t wealthy? Two founders tell us what that experience is like, and how it’s shaped the way VC investors view their companies.

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#98 Hello! You’ve Reached The Pitch Helpline

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 09:59:00 -0000

We're now in a business climate transformed by Covid. And founders need help figuring out how to impress investors, find new customers, and connect with potential cofounders in this uncertain time. We wanted to help out. So we got investors Elizabeth Yin from Hustle Fund and Hunter Walk from Homebrew to hop on The Pitch hotline to take your calls.

The Callers:

Rebecca Colett, Calyxeum
Graham Hawley, TRID
Shwetha Maddur, Catalyst
Bryan McGehee, GATR Coolers
Jeff Walsh, Illuminent

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#97 Secret Sauce or Snake Oil?

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 09:59:00 -0000

Today's founder had everything going for him: a huge market, loads of experience, and $70k in monthly revenue. But then, everything went wrong. Christopher Hussain's startup, RealKey, is supposed to make the complicated mortgage lending process simpler, but his pitch left our investors scratching their heads.

Today's investors are Sarah Downey, Michael Hyatt, Jillian Manus, Phil Nadel and Charles Hudson.

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#96 A Test of Time

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 09:31:00 -0000

It was three years ago, when Claire Coder went in front of our investors to pitch Aunt Flow. At the time, her startup was a very risky bet. But now, in 2020, Claire’s business has stood the test of time. We find out just how far a business can go in three years.

Today's investors are Jillian Manus, Phil Nadel, James Altucher and Daniel Gulati.

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#95 You Asked. Investors Answered. Now What?

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 09:31:00 -0000

In the spring, founders desperate for ideas about how to keep their companies afloat called in to get advice from our investors. Several months later, the economy is still far from recovering, so we called the founders back to see if the investors’ advice was working.

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#94 The Breaking Point

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 09:31:00 -0000

When gyms closed at the start of the pandemic, Kevin Allen’s at-home fitness app, Row Vigor, went gangbusters. But there was a problem -- a few lines of code were preventing Kevin from cashing in.

The investors present at Kevin's original pitch were Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, Daniel Gulati and Charles Hudson.

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#93 David vs. Godzilla

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0000

When Alon Shwartz started his parental control app, UnGlue, he thought Apple would be an ally. But then Apple decided to make their own competing product and Alon was forced to go toe-to-toe with the biggest tech company in the world.

The investors present at Alon's original pitch were Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, Daniel Gulati and Charles Hudson.

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#92 Who Did the PPP Actually Save?

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0000

We talk to three startup founders who got money from the Paycheck Protection Program and try to find out, what did the PPP money actually do?

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#91 “If We Don’t Get the Money by Friday …”

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0000

In 2018, founder Cody Candee raised $150,000 on our show. He went on to raise over a million dollars in funding that led to extraordinary growth for his startup, Bounce. But then Cody found out the hard way that to keep growing fast you have to become the boss.

The investors present at Cody's original pitch were Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, Nicole Verkindt, Michael Hyatt and Charles Hudson.

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#90 How Startups Can Succeed in a Pandemic 2

Wed, 13 May 2020 09:00:00 -0000

COVID-19 has pushed many founders to attempt risky pivots with their business. Other founders are hoarding cash. And many of them are seeing VC money dry up. On today’s show, investors Sarah Downey and Phil Nadel advise four worried founders on how to keep their businesses afloat.

The callers:

Shannon Malkin Daniels, Encaptiv
Krystin Hargrove, CoTripper
Dan Brown, Up-Rite Storage Rack
Chris Murphy, Brewella's

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#89 A Big Bet on an Ex-Trucker

Wed, 06 May 2020 09:00:00 -0000

For years, Pierre Laguerre worked as a truck driver. During those years he saw one of the biggest inefficiencies in the industry up-close: getting available drivers matched with trucks ready to get on the road. Barely a year after launch, his business, Fleeting, is growing fast. But he’ll have to convince the investors he has the technical savvy to make the company grow even faster. And he’ll need to tackle another problem: how to adapt to an industry transformed by COVID-19.

Today's investors are Maia Bittner, Elizabeth Yin, Sheel Mohnot and Charles Hudson.

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How I Saved My Startup

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0000

Investors are giving founders everywhere an ultimatum: just find a way to survive the next few months. This had us concerned about the entrepreneurs who’ve been on this show. Debbie Wei Mullen pitched Copper Cow Coffee to our investors a few years ago, and in this episode Debbie tells the sequence of events that led to a few early, strategic decisions made in 2020 that set up her business to outlast the pandemic.

Today's investors are Alexandra Stanton, Sheel Mohnot, Charles Hudson and Phil Nadel.

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#88 How Startups Can Succeed in a Pandemic

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0000

In the last few weeks, COVID-19 has changed just about every business in the country. Investors everywhere are scrambling to help their startups survive the pandemic. On today’s show, investors Elizabeth Yin and Charles Hudson take calls from listeners. They advise founders on how to pivot to a remote-friendly model, how to survive the losses in the hospitality industry, and how to navigate the new fundraising landscape.

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#87 Uber for Pets

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0000

Last year, investors woke up to the fact that the biggest ridesharing companies still struggle to make money. But today’s founder, Aparna Srinivasan, thinks she can buck that trend by introducing pets into the equation. But our investors wonder if just being pet friendly is enough to bring in the big bones. And if it is, what’s to stop Uber from offering rides for pets too… putting SpotOn in a tight spot.

Today's investors are Sarah Downey, Michael Hyatt, Jillian Manus, Phil Nadel and Charles Hudson.

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#86 If the Suit Fits, Invest.

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0000

Founder Ray Li says he can make you a custom suit, out of a quiz. And his company, Sene, is already making a profit. Ray wants to pursue the technology AND build up a cool brand but the investors wonder if Ray would be better off choosing one or the other.

Today's investors are Maia Bittner, Elizabeth Yin, David Goldberg, Sheel Mohnot and Charles Hudson. If you'd like to support Sene’s efforts to manufacture surgical masks, head to senestudio.com/pages/masks.

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#85 Will Coronavirus Kill This Deal?

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0000

There’s a tried and true playbook in tech: get a ton of users, then figure out how to monetize them. Today’s founder, Ofo Ezeugwu, has plenty of users on his site, but the investors press Ofo about his plans to monetize. And then, complications arise when coronavirus enters the scene.

Today's investors are Sarah Downey, Michael Hyatt, Jillian Manus, Phil Nadel and Charles Hudson.

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#84 The Napkin Pitch

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Tiffany Walling McGarity called in to the show and you, our listeners, voted her on to pitch the investors. But from the moment she stepped in the room, it was clear that this pitch would play out differently from the rest. On this episode, what a pitch sounds like when all you have are a few scratches on the back of the metaphorical napkin.

Today's investors are Maia Bittner, Elizabeth Yin, David Goldberg, Sheel Mohnot and Charles Hudson.

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#83 Can Small Bras Be a Big Market?

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0000

In VC, investors want to win big — that’s why they love highly scalable tech companies so much. But today’s founder, Jaclyn Fu, is selling actual things. Her startup, Pepper, makes real bras in a very real factory. There’s no tech except that you can buy her company’s stuff on the internet. So how do you convince investors that the opportunity is massive, when there’s nothing scalable about your startup?

Today's investors are Maia Bittner, Elizabeth Yin, Sheel Mohnot and Charles Hudson. Here is Elizabeth's Twitter thread about debt vs VC financing for startups.

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#82 A Deal Too Perfect to Pass Up

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0000

This is how much of a go-getter Bobbie Racette is: when she got laid off, she started a business to help thousands of other people who were out of work. Now, she has so many customers, she can’t keep up. And Michael Hyatt, our most ruthless investor, was like putty in her hands.

Today's investors are Sarah Downey, Michael Hyatt, Charles Hudson and Phil Nadel.

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#81 Jillian to the Rescue

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0000

During our last call-in show, Thor Wood wowed us with his 30-second elevator pitch for SnapShyft, a company that matches workers with open shifts at restaurants. Now Thor will have to convince a much tougher crowd, the investors.

Today's investors are Jillian Manus, Charles Hudson, Phil Nadel, Michael Hyatt and Sarah Downey.

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#80 Can This App Silence The Trolls?

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Ben Trenda thinks he can stop the trolls on Twitter and other social spaces. He’s building Goodtalk, where famous people can have public one-on-one conversations without interruption. But if you strip away the bad, will you also lose the things that people really like about social? And if you don’t have enough people, your social network is worth nothing.

Today's investors are Soraya Darabi, Sarah Downey, Michael Hyatt, Charles Hudson and Phil Nadel.

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#79 The Anti-JUUL

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0000

“Move fast and break things” is a mantra for a lot of startup founders — but what if the federal government is slowing you down? That’s the situation that Josh Israel is in with his startup, Hava Health. Josh needs to wait for FDA approval before he can even think about making money on his new smoking cessation vape, a process that could take three years or more. But Josh has a plan to extinguish investor’s fears.

Today's investors are Nimi Katragadda, Al Doan, Sheel Mohnot and Charles Hudson.

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#78 Got Goals? Grab a Cru

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Tiffany Dufu has spent her career uplifting women and girls. Now, she’s turning a lifetime’s worth of expertise into a venture-backed business. Her startup, The Cru, is dedicated to helping women achieve their goals by connecting them to a network of other women. And while there’s no question that Tiffany has the right experience to pursue this mission, the question is whether the business can generate the returns investors are looking for.

Today's investors are Jenny Fielding, Elizabeth Yin, David Goldberg, Sheel Mohnot and Charles Hudson.

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#77 Sell Online or Go Door to Door

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Kate Flynn has a plan to make her healthy snack bites stand out: skip the grocery stores, and find potential customers when and where they need a snack. It’s a strategy that’s outside of the investors’ wheelhouse, but if she can get them to try something new, they might be in for a treat.

Today's investors are Nimi Katragadda, Al Doan, Sheel Mohnot and Charles Hudson.

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#76 Pitchline Bonanza

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 09:00:00 -0000

Back in September, we invited listeners to call in and give us their best elevator pitch for their startup. And the response was off the hook! In this episode we play our favorite calls — and choose one lucky winner to come pitch our investors. But there’s more ... we need your help to pick one more founder for the pitch room.

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#75 “I Want Bro Money Too”

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 09:00:00 -0000

The 2.4 trillion dollar fashion industry is due for a makeover, according to Andrea Madho. She says her company, Lab141, will be the biggest change to the way clothes are made in over a century. But it’s a moonshot and she knows it, now the investors know it too and will have to decide whether or not they think Andrea can get it done.

Today's investors are Soraya Darabi, Sarah Downey, Michael Hyatt, Charles Hudson and Phil Nadel.

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#74 Stop Killing Your Plants

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 09:00:00 -0000

Ryan Lee says he has a better way to buy plants, on his website, Rooted. To conquer the market, Ryan has a big, audacious plan, and this is his very first time pitching it to VCs. Find out if he can convince the investors that money really does grow on trees.

Today's investors are Nimi Katragadda, Al Doan, Sheel Mohnot and Charles Hudson.

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#73 Enough Sales Calls Already!

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 09:00:00 -0000

For businesses, the process of buying software is brutal. Founder Andrew Hoagland launched his company to make it a breeze. In fact, he says that his startup Vetd has made it so easy that he can’t keep up with the demand he’s created … without the $2m he’s here to raise. Luckily for him, the investors get the problem. But he’ll have to convince them that his solution is the right one.

Today's investors are Jillian Manus, Charles Hudson, Phil Nadel, Michael Hyatt and Sarah Downey.

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#72 How Niche Is Too Niche?

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 09:00:00 -0000

Orion Brown is very early in her journey as an entrepreneur. In fact, this is her first pitch to venture capitalists! At this early stage, the investors are listening for something a bit different. They just want to know, is this a good idea in a large, untapped market? Find out if Orion can convince the investors that she’s got her finger on the next big thing.

Today's investors are Jenny Fielding, Elizabeth Yin, David Goldberg, Sheel Mohnot and Charles Hudson.

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#71 Raising Kids Is Hard. So Is Raising a Startup.

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 09:00:00 -0000

When founder Jen Saxton landed a partnership with a big name retailer in the baby industry, she thought her startup, Tot Squad, was on the way to startup stardom. But five years into the deal, things just weren’t working out. In fact, they were a disaster. But that’s a good thing if you ask her. Jen says a stronger company has risen out of the ashes of that fiasco and she’s here to convince the investors that her new plan is worth the price of admission.

Today's investors are Jillian Manus, Charles Hudson, Phil Nadel, Michael Hyatt and Sarah Downey.

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#70 What Is Michael Phelps Jamming to Right Now?

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 09:00:00 -0000

What if you could listen to the exact same music as your favorite celebrities, at exactly the same time? That’s the question that drove NFL lineman Jason Fox to build an app for that. An app called Earbuds. Now if Jason can just cash in enough star power to secure the bag.

Today's investors are Jillian Manus, Charles Hudson, Phil Nadel and Michael Hyatt.

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When You Grow Too Fast

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 09:00:00 -0000

A little over a year ago, Xiao Wang came on the show to pitch his startup, Boundless. He told investors that his company was going to help immigrants cut through all the bureaucracy and paperwork required to get legal status. Today, the stakes around immigration are even higher than they were a year ago, so we wanted to see how Boundless is faring in this new world.

Today's investors are Jillian Manus, Phil Nadel, Daniel Gulati and Michael Hyatt.

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#69 When Less Is Not More

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 09:00:00 -0000

Founder Rahul Jindal might be the king of bootstrapping. And when investors see similarities between his startup, Hyde Closet, and a billion dollar business known as Rent the Runway, they start dreaming of unicorns. Until a wrinkle in the plan, snaps them back to reality.

Today's investors are Jillian Manus, Charles Hudson, Phil Nadel and Michael Hyatt.

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#68 Dogs & Dating: A Match Made in Heaven?

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 09:00:00 -0000

Back in May we asked entrepreneurs to call in and give us their best pitches. The winner was Leigh Isaacson and her startup Dig — a dating app for people who love dogs. In this episode, Leigh enters the pitch room and asks for $1.5 million to help get 1,000,000 new users on her app. Now Leigh just has to convince the investors that dogs and dating are a match made in Heaven.

Today's investors are Soraya Darabi, Sarah Downey, Michael Hyatt, Charles Hudson and Phil Nadel.

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I’ve Looked Death in the Eye

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 09:00:00 -0000

When he came on the show two years ago, Amado Guloy said his startup would change the business of animal agriculture. And the investors bought it! But since then, Amado has found himself at a crossroads between his own health and the health of Rex.

Today's investors are Jillian Manus, Phil Nadel, Daniel Gulati and Michael Hyatt.

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Fighting the 24/7 Startup Grind

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 09:00:00 -0000

Back in 2018, Margot Schmorak pitched our investors on Hostfully. It’s a startup that ushers old-style vacation-rental companies into the digital age. Margot ginned up a lot of excitement in the room that day. But then, she had to put her fundraising on hold. A year later we’ll find out whether she was able to get the ball rolling again.

Today's investors are Jillian Manus, Phil Nadel, Daniel Gulati and Nicole Verkindt.

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#67 Call-in Pitch Competition

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 09:00:00 -0000

Back in May, we invited listeners to call in and pitch us their startups. And you really delivered, giving us over 200 pitches! In this episode, we’ll play some of our favorite submissions — and then choose one lucky winner to come pitch our investors.

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#66 Does Anyone Really Want Your Product?

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 09:00:00 -0000

Dennis Meng’s first company was a major flop. So he started another one that could’ve saved the first. It’s called User Interviews, and he needs $4 million to get it into the hands of big companies. Will investors buy into what he’s selling now?

Today's investors are Charles Hudson, Michael Hyatt, Jillian Manus and Phil Nadel.

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#65 Wait, Your App Does What Exactly?

Wed, 15 May 2019 09:00:00 -0000

Spencer Shulem wants people to learn from their mistakes. Also, he wants to help them organize their time. Oh, and he wants to gather data on everything they do. All this is packed into a single pitch for his startup, WeDo. Can the investors dig through all the parts of his business in time to decide if they want to put their cold, hard cash behind it?

Today's investors are Alexandra Stanton, Sheel Mohnot, Charles Hudson and Phil Nadel.

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#64 Startup Sale! 80% Off

Wed, 08 May 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Ramya Possett and Rachel Lee founded BlueFoot to make tracking the competition easy for massive companies. And they think that what they’ve created is so powerful, it demands a premium price tag. One that takes the investors completely by surprise.

Today's investors are Jillian Manus, Charles Hudson, Phil Nadel, Michael Hyatt and Sarah Downey.

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FightCamp: A Name Change, A Game Change

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -0000

When Khalil Zahar and Tommy Duquette first pitched their boxing workout startup, Hykso, the investors saw a big opportunity. They wanted to know: Could Hykso be more like Peloton, an at-home cycling system that was starting to take off? Three years later, the company is trying to do just that — and it’s been a wild ride.

Today's investors are Jillian Manus, Phil Nadel, Howie Diamond and Jake Chapman.

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#63 Can A Startup Solve Homelessness?

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Jonathan Kumar pitches his startup, Samaritan, which aims to help people who’ve lost their homes. But can he convince the investors it’s OK to earn a profit off of homelessness?

Today's investors are Charles Hudson, Michael Hyatt, Jillian Manus and Phil Nadel.

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#62 Pivot or Die

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Ben Walters came on the show to sell the investors on Feedback, an app that lets restaurants change their prices on the fly. But when Ben shows up in the pitch room, he’s already decided that it’s time to make some changes to the business. Can he get the investors salivating over a startup that’s mid-pivot?

Today's investors are Jillian Manus, Charles Hudson, Phil Nadel, Michael Hyatt and Sarah Downey.

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From Startup Novice to Veteran

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 10:00:00 -0000

After a stellar pitch on our show back in 2017 — one that got $100K in the first five minutes — founder Mike Slagh hit the ground running with his startup, Shift. In this episode, we catch up with him to find out if Shift, a job-placement service for military vets, has continued to dazzle investors.

Today's investors are Jillian Manus, Phil Nadel, James Altucher and Daniel Gulati.

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#61 Can a Zebra Survive in a Unicorn World?

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Jennifer Brandel of Hearken is pitching a new kind of business. She calls it a zebra: a company that’s driven by a mission — but still wants to make money. And Jennifer’s mission with Hearken is to help journalists do their jobs better. But can she and the investors get on the same page?

Today's investors are Jillian Manus, Charles Hudson, Phil Nadel, Michael Hyatt and Sarah Downey.

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#60 Is This the Amazon Prime of Airline Tickets?

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Rama Poola is here pitching his airline ticket business, SkyHi, where customers pay a monthly fee to access tickets on the cheap. But the investors are worried that it sounds a lot like MoviePass, a company that offered a subscription for unlimited movie tickets — and ran into a world of problems. Can Rama convince them that his model won’t break the bank?

Today's investors are Alexandra Stanton, Sheel Mohnot, Charles Hudson and Phil Nadel.

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#59 Disrupting Work Happy Hour

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Ryan Husk wants to take your workplace culture up a notch. His startup, Culture Force, matches companies to “experiences” designed to improve community at work. He says it can be a huge business, but the investors want to know why it’s more than just a cool way to plan work parties.

Today's investors are Jillian Manus, Charles Hudson, Phil Nadel and Michael Hyatt.

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#58 Park Your Pooch Here

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Chelsea Brownridge wants to help dog owners keep their pooches safe when they’re out running errands together. Her startup, DogSpot, makes internet-connected dog houses, with features like webcams and A/C, and puts them in front of retail stores that don’t allow pets. Can Chelsea convince our investors that her dog houses are a must-have?

Today's investors are Jillian Manus, Charles Hudson, Phil Nadel and Michael Hyatt.

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#57 Where Losers Go To Win

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 11:00:00 -0000

After losing his shirt on sports betting sites DraftKings and FanDuel, Adam Weinstein decided to flip the script on daily fantasy sports and give everyone a better shot at winning. He’s changing things up using prop bets instead of traditional fantasy teams. But the question remains: Is this a gamble investors are willing to take?

Today's investors are Sarah Downey, Michael Hyatt, Charles Hudson and Phil Nadel.

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‘It Was a Disaster’

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 11:00:00 -0000

After a failed pitch on our show back in 2017, Industrial Organic founder Amanda Weeks was ready for redemption. And she found it, to the tune of $4.2 million. Now she’s back — with a lot to say about how much she and her business have grown.

Today's investors are Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, Jake Chapman, Howie Diamond and Sheel Mohnot.

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#56 Shark Tank vs. The Pitch

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Zahra Kassam has been on the road in a major way, pitching her startup, Monti Kids. A few months before our show, she pitched on ABC’s “Shark Tank.” Today we find out: Did she win over any investors in her two very public pitches? And how do our investors compare to pitching the sharks?

Today's investors are Alexandra Stanton, Sheel Mohnot, Charles Hudson and Phil Nadel.

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#55 A New Spin on VR

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Tom Impallomeni is here to pitch Tribe XR, a VR app that teaches people to DJ. He’s got a vision for using virtual reality to teach creative skills — but the investors are skeptical. Can Tom convince them he’s putting the right spin on VR?

Today's investors are Sarah Downey, Michael Hyatt, Charles Hudson and Phil Nadel.

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#54 Is Selling in Walmart a Good Thing?

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Debbie Wei Mullin is pitching her pour-over Vietnamese coffee startup, Copper Cow Coffee. The company is already doing well on Walmart’s shelves. But does she have what it takes to take the brand online?

Today's investors are Alexandra Stanton, Jake Chapman, Charles Hudson and Phil Nadel.

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Is the ICO Gold Rush Over?

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 11:00:00 -0000

After a frustrating round of fundraising for her company PopCom, Dawn Dickson decided that VC was broken. She opted to take a different route: an initial coin offering, or ICO. But then her best-laid plans got all mucked up ... by Uncle Sam.

Today's investors are Jillian Manus, Phil Nadel, Daniel Gulati and Michael Hyatt.

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#53 Investors Get Feisty at Our Philly Pitch-off

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 11:00:00 -0000

This week, The Pitch is live from The Wharton School at the University of Philadelphia. Three of Philly’s most promising young startups take the stage in front of Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus and a packed house for a live pitch competition.

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After the Pitch: Sudden Coffee

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 11:00:00 -0000

Back in 2016, Sudden Coffee founders Joshua Zloof and Kalle Freese tried to sell the investors on their premium instant coffee. Two years later, we checked back in with Joshua and found that Sudden Coffee is still working out some kinks in the business: trying to find the right customers and nailing the flavor.

Today's investors are Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, Jake Chapman and Howie Diamond.

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#52 Fitbit … for Dogs

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 10:00:00 -0000

Susan Sierota wants to help dog owners keep their furry friends healthy with her pet-tech startup, Waggit. Can she convince the four investors that her smart collar will win best in show?

Today's investors are Alexandra Stanton, Jake Chapman, Charles Hudson and Phil Nadel.

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#51 This Bot Can Fight Your ATM Fees

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 10:00:00 -0000

Founder Paul Kesserwani says we’re all losing way too much money to fees — credit card fees, bank fees, ATM fees. And he thinks his company, Cushion, has the answer: A friendly bot that will battle those fees for you. Can he convince investors that there’s major money to be made in the fee-fighting business?

Today's investors are Howie Diamond, Jillian Manus, Phil Nadel, and Michael Hyatt.

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#50 Ticket Scalpers, Beware! Blockchain Is Coming for You.

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 10:00:00 -0000

Why should you care about blockchain if you’re not a huge cryptocurrency nerd? Bandwagon founder Harold Hughes says it can help you score better seats to see your favorite team — and avoid the risk of walking up to the gate with a fake ticket. Can he convince investors his startup isn’t just a part of the blockchain bubble?

Today's investors are Howie Diamond, Jillian Manus, Phil Nadel, and Michael Hyatt.

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#49 Nuts Can Kill. Are Seeds the Answer?

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 10:00:00 -0000

Blake Sorensen has a deathly nut allergy — one that's led to some harrowing trips to the ER. But then he decided that enough was enough. So he started a company, Blake’s Seed Based, to make snacks safe for people like him. Will the investors get on board with his mission?

Today's investors are Alexandra Stanton, Jake Chapman, Charles Hudson and Phil Nadel.

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#48 Will This Space Startup Make It off the Ground?

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 10:00:00 -0000

Atomos co-founders Vanessa Clark and William Kowalski want to build a nuclear-powered spacecraft for moving satellites around in orbit. Can they capitalize on all the new money flowing into the final frontier — or will their sci-fi ambitions be too much for investors to stomach?

Today's investors are Howie Diamond, Jillian Manus, Phil Nadel, and Michael Hyatt.

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#47 Can This Tiny Gadget Keep Kids in College?

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 10:00:00 -0000

The college dropout rate is high, and schools are paying the price... to the tune of billions of dollars every year. Marquett Burton says his education startup can help solve the problem. Will the investors agree?

Today's investors are Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, Nicole Verkindt, Michael Hyatt and Charles Hudson.

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#46 Never Get Lost Again

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 10:00:00 -0000

Somewear founder James Kubik thinks going off the grid shouldn’t have to mean going out of cell phone range. That’s why he created a device that turns smartphones into satellite communication hubs. Can he convince investors to join him on the trail?

Today's investors are Alexandra Stanton, Jake Chapman, Charles Hudson and Phil Nadel.

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#45 Whatever Happened to Virtual Reality?

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 10:00:00 -0000

Sophia Dominguez is on the show pitching SVRF, an augmented reality/virtual reality startup. But it can be tough to get investors excited about VR, which has attracted tons of hype—without much payoff. Can Sophia convince investors that VR’s time has finally come?

Today's investors are Howie Diamond, Jillian Manus, Phil Nadel, and Michael Hyatt.

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#44 Is This Sports App the Next OpenTable?

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 10:00:00 -0000

Finnish entrepreneur Topias Soininen says his startup, Playven, will revolutionize the way people book tennis courts. But first, the investors have to figure out exactly what it is he’s pitching.

Today's investors are Howie Diamond, Jillian Manus, Phil Nadel, and Michael Hyatt.

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#43 Get This Party Startup in Here

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 10:00:00 -0000

Entrepreneur Julie Roth Novack says her party planning platform is exactly what event professionals have been missing. And it all hinges on a secret ingredient—something Julie calls "marketing gold". Now she just needs investors to fork over some gold of their own.

Today's investors are Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, Nicole Verkindt, Michael Hyatt and Charles Hudson.

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#42 How Much Do You Trust Your Barista?

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 10:00:00 -0000

Cody Candee believes his company, Bounce, is the key to freeing us from the stuff we lug around all day. But can he convince investors that his temporary storage solution isn’t a liability disaster waiting to happen?

Today's investors are Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, Nicole Verkindt, Michael Hyatt and Charles Hudson.

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#41 Can This Startup Help Retailers Take on Amazon?

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 10:00:00 -0000

Amazon is on track to grab nearly HALF of all online retail sales this year. But not if Chelsie Lee’s startup Shipsi has a say in the matter. She wants to give online retailers the ability to compete, by helping them offer super speedy shipping. But it might not be easy with the retail Goliath breathing down her neck.

Today's investors are Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, Michael Hyatt, Nicole Verkindt and Charles Hudson.

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#40 Three Startups Enter. Only One Will Leave.

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 16:00:00 -0000

At The Pitch’s first-ever live show, three startups face off: Honeyfi, a budgeting app for couples; CBlocks, a cryptocurrency starter kit; and OpenBottle, an app to help people try high-end wines. But can the investors agree on which company should take home the prize?

Today's investors are Jillian Manus and Michael Hyatt.

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#39 This Pitch is Damn Near Perfect

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 17:05:00 -0000

Stefan Loble wows the room with his near perfect pitch for Bluffworks, a company that makes travel-business attire. But is his compelling story enough to get investors to sign on?

Today's investors are Jillian Manus, Michael Hyatt, Nicole Verkindt and Charles Hudson.

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#38 A Beauty Industry Veteran Goes Rogue

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 16:00:00 -0000

Tina Hedges believes the future of beauty is all-natural, organic products. But the investors aren’t sure what to make of her food-grade products for your face.

Today's investors are Jillian Manus, Michael Hyatt, Nicole Verkindt and Charles Hudson.

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#37 Can Tech Solve America’s Drug Crisis?

Wed, 30 May 2018 16:56:00 -0000

Founder David Sarabia’s experience with drug addiction inspired him to build an app, called inRecovery. It’s meant to help people who are in rehab. But can he get the rehab centers on board?

Today's investors are Jillian Manus, Michael Hyatt, Nicole Verkindt and Charles Hudson.

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#36 When Two Startups Love Each Other Very Much ...

Wed, 23 May 2018 16:31:00 -0000

Margot Schmorak says half of all vacation rentals aren’t listed online—and she sees that as a big opportunity for her startup. But things get messy in the pitch room when Margot reveals that Hostfully comes with a little extra baggage.

Today's investors are Jillian Manus, Phil Nadel, Daniel Gulati and Nicole Verkindt. You'll find Margot's AMA hosted on the /r/Entrepreneur subreddit.

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#35 The Proof Is in the Pudding

Wed, 16 May 2018 16:00:00 -0000

Max Pouvreau has built gourmet pudding company Petit Pot with his Michelin star background and scrappy customer acquisition. Now he wants VC backing to take it to the next level—and potentially a big acquisition.

Today's investors are Jillian Manus, Phil Nadel, Daniel Gulati and Michael Hyatt.

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#34 Can Storytime Become Big Business?

Wed, 09 May 2018 16:00:00 -0000

Max Tuchman is on a roll with Caribu, an app that lets parents and kids read together virtually. But can she convince investors that early success will lead to future returns?

Today's investors are Jillian Manus, Michael Hyatt, Nicole Verkindt and Charles Hudson.

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#33 What Is a Startup Actually Worth?

Wed, 02 May 2018 16:00:00 -0000

Jared Kugel needs a million dollars to get Tire Agent up and running. But things get tense in the pitch room when investors start questioning the value of his company.

Today's investors are Jillian Manus, Phil Nadel, Daniel Gulati and Michael Hyatt.

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#32 Is Immigration the Next Venture-Scale Business?

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 16:00:00 -0000

The U.S. immigration system is a bureaucratic nightmare. And it’s only getting worse. Founder Xiao Wang has a plan to solve that with his startup, Boundless.

Today's investors are Jillian Manus, Phil Nadel, Daniel Gulati and Michael Hyatt.

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#31 Are Vending Machines the Future of Retail?

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 16:00:00 -0000

When you think of cutting edge technology, it’s unlikely vending machines pop to mind. But Dawn Dickson has a plan to change that with her startup, PopCom.

Today's investors are Jillian Manus, Phil Nadel, Daniel Gulati and Michael Hyatt.

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#30 Can This Founder Reclaim Cocktail Hour?

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 16:00:00 -0000

Craft cocktails are all the rage—but they tend come with high price tags and long wait times. Swig + Swallow founder April Wachtel wants to bring the craft experience out of the bar and into your home.

Today's investors are Jillian Manus, Phil Nadel, Daniel Gulati and Nicole Verkindt.

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#29 Could This Be the Next Airbnb?

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 16:00:00 -0000

When Tye and Courtney Caldwell were having trouble renting space in their salon, they thought: why isn't there an app for this? So they created one, ShearShare. But can they convince investors that their skills will transfer from the barbershop to the boardroom?

Today's investors are Jillian Manus, Phil Nadel, Daniel Gulati and Nicole Verkindt.

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#28 Is This Entrepreneur Ready to Take On Facebook?

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 16:00:00 -0000

Facebook is the undisputed king of social networks. But Cesar Kuriyama thinks his app, 1 Second Everyday, could topple the giant. If he’s going to do that, he’ll need some serious cash.

Today's investors are Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, Daniel Gulati and Michael Hyatt.

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#27 Qleek Pt. II: What Happened After The Pitch

Wed, 21 Feb 2018 17:00:00 -0000

The surprising story of what happened to one startup after its founders pitched to investors—and thousands of listeners.

Today's investors are Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, James Altucher, Daniel Gulati and Matteo Terrevazzi.

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#26 Dynofit

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 22:06:00 -0000

Maria Schneider wants to take physical therapy out of the clinic and into the home with the help of a small device. But is her technology the answer patients and doctors have been waiting for?

Today's investors are Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, James Altucher and Daniel Gulati.

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#25 Rex

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 00:32:00 -0000

When scientist Amado Guloy saw an opportunity to combine farm animals and big data, he traded the laboratory for the boardroom and created Rex Animal Health. But can he convince investors he’s got what it takes to make it in the business world?

Today's investors are Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, Daniel Gulati and Charles Hudson.

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#24 unGlue

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 21:45:00 -0000

The apps on our smartphones seem to be engineered for addiction. Alon Shwartz wants to fight this with an app of his own: unGlue.

Today's investors are Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, Daniel Gulati and Charles Hudson.

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#23 Jiobit

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 17:28:00 -0000

After John Renaldi lost track of his kid on a trip to downtown Chicago, he vowed never to be in that situation again. So he created Jiobit, a tiny geotracker for kids. Can he convince investors that his device stands out among a sea of competitors?

Today's investors are Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, James Altucher and Daniel Gulati.

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#22 Investor FOMO: Lunar Wireless

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 20:49:00 -0000

Hunter Rosenblume is pitching Lunar Wireless, a company he co-founded as an answer to pricey cell phone plans. But getting investors to gamble on a 22-year-old who claims he can take on a decades-old industry is a hard sell. Is a healthy dose of FOMO enough to change their minds?

Today's investors are Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, Daniel Gulati and Charles Hudson.

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#21 Metabrew

Wed, 10 Jan 2018 17:14:00 -0000

Romy Raad and her cofounder have created Metabrew, a healthy beverage they believe could replace your morning coffee. But can they get investors buzzing about this plant-based substitute?

Today's investors are Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, Daniel Gulati and Charles Hudson.

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#20 Harper Wilde

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 22:34:00 -0000

The founders of Harper Wilde want to take the B.S. out of bra shopping. That means convincing our investors that they’ve found a way to turn it from a major inconvenience into an easy at-home experience.

Today's investors are Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, Daniel Gulati and Charles Hudson.

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#19 Sandbox

Wed, 13 Dec 2017 22:14:00 -0000

When Sterling Smith left his job as a software developer to start Sandbox Commerce, he knew he had the skills to build great mobile apps. But in a world where it seems everybody has an app, can he convince investors there’s really an opportunity here?

Today's investors are Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, James Altucher and Daniel Gulati.

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#18 ROWViGOR

Wed, 06 Dec 2017 21:16:00 -0000

Co-founders Kevin Allen and Moses McCall think rowing is the next big trend in fitness. To cash in on their hunch, they need to convince investors they can make waves in a space already crowded with competitors.

Today's investors are Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, Daniel Gulati and Charles Hudson.

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#17 Investor Spotlight: Jillian Manus

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 18:13:00 -0000

You’re probably familiar with Jillian Manus the investor — but in this episode, we dig in a little deeper to understand how she became the VC force she is today.

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#16 Qleek

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 17:05:00 -0000

After Ismail Salhi discovered his father’s old record collection gathering dust in the attic, he teamed up with Johanna Hartzheim to create Qleek. Together they hope to marry the nostalgia of vinyl with the convenience of digital music. But first they need investors to catch on to their tune.

Today's investors are Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, James Altucher and Daniel Gulati.

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#15 A Veteran Starts a Startup: Shift

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 19:43:00 -0000

When Mike Slagh left the military, he wanted to find a job in tech, but he couldn’t get his foot in the door. And then he found out that he was one of approximately 300,000 service members who every year struggle to make the transition back into the workforce. So Mike decided to do something about it and started Shift.

Today's investors are Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, James Altucher and Daniel Gulati.

Our show is produced by Josh Muccio, Kareem Maddox, and Molly Donahue. We are edited by Devon Taylor. Our Theme Music is by Breakmaster Cylinder, with original music composed by The Muse Maker, Bobby Lord and Haley Shaw. We were mixed by Enoch Kim with help from Matt Boll. Lisa Muccio plans our recording events and thanks to Asthaa Chaturvedi for her reporting on this episode.

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#14 The Ghost of Startups Past: Tushy

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 16:28:00 -0000

Miki Agrawal made headlines with the success of her first company Thinx—until she became the headline. Now she's ready for a comeback with Tushy, her new business built on making bidets mainstream in America. But first she has to convince investors she's learned from her past.

Today's investors are Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, James Altucher and Daniel Gulati.

Our show is produced by Josh Muccio, Molly Donahue, and Kareem Maddox. We are edited by Devon Taylor. Our theme music is by Breakmaster Cylinder, with original music composed by The Muse Maker, Bobby Lord, and Person B Productions. We were mixed by Enoch Kim with help from Matt Boll. Lisa Muccio plans our recording events and thanks to Asthaa Chaturvedi for her reporting on this episode.

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#13 Meet the Investors

Wed, 25 Oct 2017 16:00:00 -0000

The entrepreneurs usually own the spotlight on our show. But venture capital is a two-way street. On today’s episode, we hear from the people who make deals happen: our investors. Who are they and how did they become the ones calling the shots?

Today's investors are Jillian Manus, Phil Nadel and Daniel Gulati.

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#12 "I Don't Need Your Money" Teamable

Wed, 30 Aug 2017 16:00:00 -0000

Entrepreneur Laura Bilazarian has an innovative solution for helping companies find great talent. But to convince investors, she’ll need to walk a razor’s edge between confidence and cockiness.

Today's investors are Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, Jake Chapman, Howie Diamond and Sheel Mohnot.

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#11 Tesloop

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 16:00:00 -0000

Haydn Sonnad pitches his plan to revolutionize regional transit on the back of Tesla’s electric charging network. But there’s a catch: this entrepreneur has to run his company between English class and Algebra.

Today's investors are Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, Jake Chapman and Howie Diamond.

Extra: Haydn asks Elon Musk a question

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#10 Sudden Coffee

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 16:00:00 -0000

Two entrepreneurs believe they have the secret to making premium instant coffee. Will their startup hold up to a taste test with investors?

Today's investors are Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, Jake Chapman and Howie Diamond.

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#9 Tuckrbox

Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:00:00 -0000

Co-founders Meghan Carreau and Alex Payne are pitching their food delivery service built on noble ideals of making kids healthier and reducing headaches for parents. Can the founders convince investors that their startup will actually deliver on those promises?

Today's investors are Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, Jake Chapman, Howie Diamond and Sheel Mohnot.

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#8 FightCamp (formerly Hykso)

Wed, 02 Aug 2017 16:00:00 -0000

Could a little sensor designed to measure punches be the next big hit in a long line of fitness fads? The founders of Hykso think so. Now they just need to last a few rounds in the ring with our investors.

Today's investors are Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, Jake Chapman and Howie Diamond.

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#7 Shimmur

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 16:00:00 -0000

The social media landscape is a veritable graveyard of failed startups, but Matthew Peltier believes his company, Shimmur, is different. With a growing user base and a solid plan for revenue, he’s almost ready to go... all he needs now is a few hundred thousand dollars from investors.

Today's investors are Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, Jake Chapman and Howie Diamond.

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#6 Guru Games

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 16:00:00 -0000

Between classes, part-time jobs, and social lives, college students Evan Thomas and Troy Pettie have been moonlighting to build a business they hope will bring millennials back into casinos. Will our investors be willing to take a gamble on Guru Games?

Today's investors are Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, Jake Chapman and Howie Diamond.

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#5 FITGuard

Wed, 12 Jul 2017 16:00:00 -0000

Concussions have cast a major shadow over contact sports, from youth leagues to the pros. But entrepreneur Anthony Gonzales thinks he can fix it by putting a gadget in the mouths of athletes. Now he just has to convince investors to put their dollars behind his idea.

Today's investors are Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, Jake Chapman, Howie Diamond and Sheel Mohnot.

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#4 Skylights

Wed, 05 Jul 2017 16:00:00 -0000

David Dicko is bringing virtual reality to the skies. It’s an ambitious plan, and he’s going to need $1.8 million to take off in a punishing market. Will the investors trust his team to succeed where so many others have failed?

Today's investors are Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, Jake Chapman, Howie Diamond and Sheel Mohnot.

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#3 Industrial Organic

Wed, 28 Jun 2017 16:00:00 -0000

Most of us stop thinking about our food scraps once we take the trash to the curb. Not so for Amanda Weeks, who started a food waste company designed to reduce harmful greenhouse gases. Now she just needs investors to get behind her plan to save the planet.

Today's investors are Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, Jake Chapman, Howie Diamond and Sheel Mohnot.

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#2 iMirror

Wed, 21 Jun 2017 16:00:00 -0000

The hotel room hasn’t seen disruption since the addition of the television in the 1950s. Pieter Boekhoff wants to change that—by transforming what happens when we look in the mirror. But first, he has to convince investors that there's money to be made in hospitality.

Today's investors are Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, Jake Chapman, Howie Diamond and Sheel Mohnot.

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#1 Babyscripts

Wed, 14 Jun 2017 04:58:00 -0000

Juan-Pablo Segura has built an app that he’s sure will revolutionize the way expectant mothers receive medical care. But first he needs to convince a panel of investors to bankroll his plan—to the tune of a million dollars.

Today's investors are Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, Jake Chapman and Howie Diamond.

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Welcome to The Pitch!

Wed, 07 Jun 2017 09:00:00 -0000

Introducing The Pitch, where real entrepreneurs pitch to real investors—for real money. New episodes come out on Wednesdays. See you in The Pitch room!

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