Kate McAndrew // Baukunst
April 9, 2025
#159 Aura Finance: Chasing the Ghost of Mint
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 Pitc...
April 2, 2025
#158 Avelo: The World’s First Smart Running Shoe
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,...
March 19, 2025
#156 Barberino’s: Italian Luxury Takes on the American Dream
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’...
Feb. 19, 2025
Season 13: The Human Side of Venture
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, wi...