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Like Shark Tank, Only Better
I love that we get to hear an almost 30 minute conversation between the investors and the entrepreneur. Interesting companies and valuable learnings for those of us who love the startup world. However, I’ve stopped listening since the new format was introduced. Waiting months to hear the conclusion isn’t exciting- it’s unfulfilling.
- Et c'est parti.
- Oct. 10, 2024
Great Show, Terrible Cliffhanger Format
I’ve only listened for two seasons and love the show but the format this season is super annoying. They end on a cliffhanger to find out what happens and then (I think) we’re supposed to tune in months later for an update?
Other than that the show is great and fun to hear how VCs think.
- Kurt from Seattle
- Oct. 7, 2024
New format blows
Been a great show, followed since the beginning and then through gimlet. Now waiting for one final season conclusion is just a dumb idea lost this listener.
- Timbomcgee
- Sept. 30, 2024
New format is bad
Used to like the show but not a fan of the cliffhangers in the latest season. The best part of the show was hearing the whole outcome in one episode. Hope the format will be fixed.
- ECMWC
- Sept. 28, 2024
Hi long time listener
Love the show, but one of the beauties of it is getting full cycle from pitch to funding with the follow up story all in one episode … these Cliff Hangers are killing me lol
- EmmyfromBoston
- Sept. 18, 2024
Great Show, Not A Great Pivot
This started off as a great show, but is now losing its way. No longer do you get a follow up of what happens after the pitch.
- Tyler Sheinberg
- Sept. 18, 2024
Wait until Dec for episode conclusion?
I’ve been a listener since the early Gimlet days, so it saddens me to have to post this, but who’s idea was it to make every S12 episode incomplete? You will have to wait until December to hear the conclusion of each episode. Talk about a memory context switch.
I hate this shameless teaser stunt and sure hope it doesn’t catch on in the podcast world.
#unsubscribe
- JoeMo247
- Sept. 13, 2024
New format is awful
Great podcast, great content but really dislike the new format saving the outcomes until the finale. Part of the sparkle of the Pitch was hearing a pitch all the way through and the outcome in the same episode. As a non business person this format provided insight to what made a pitch good or made it fizzle. It was inspiring, even made me want to buy products pitched. Now, there is little chance I will remember months old pitches during the finale. Having listened since the first season very disappointed the show decided to change the magic.
- Jem7672
- Sept. 12, 2024
I hate the new format
I suppose they must have market research or something for their new (2024) format, so I’m probably an outlier, but I hate saving the investment/due diligence outcome for a wrap-up show months in the future, where I will probably not remember details of the episode, none of which are so gripping that I want to keep them in my brain for the intervening months. I’ve listened to every season, but every episode of the new season just leaves me annoyed so I’ll probably unsubscribe.
- bglenden
- Aug. 29, 2024
Full pitch unedited
Great episode listening to the full pitch, unedited! Totally great hearing all the details and makes the founder more impressive being able to handle all those questions that are non sequential, in real time. Good practice for founders to hear the line of questions in true, full speed.
Also, since you you have 100+ episodes, and significant breaks between each season, you can do full length re-releases to engage audience between seasons. Or even during seasons when you need to extend out.
Guy does this very well with “How I Built this”. Love the show! Glad you are back. Been with you since Season 1!
- BrucePreus
- Nov. 22, 2023
So good
I just binged every single episode of this show in about 1 month. I was listening to it constantly and could not stop. Really great investors. Very educational. Makes me feel like so much more prepared in my own business ideas and endeavors. Would greatly recommend to anyone thinking about how to think about business or if you are going to be pitching business ideas to people, especially if they might invest. Josh’s jokes are sometimes pretty cringe but in an endearing way.
Im sad that I caught up to the current episode and don’t have more to binge.
- fadingcrane
- Sept. 20, 2023
Love listening with my 12 year old daughter
My daughter has started a baking business and was on Food Network's Kids Baking Championship. Listening to these pitches is helping her understand why it is so important to know her numbers for when she wants to expand her current business or one she creates in the future. Thanks to all the founders out there!
- Atbrc
- May 27, 2023
Love this show
Not a business person but I still find this show super interesting, and the stories that come after the pitch make it feel more personal
- Dcmasih
- April 26, 2023
So Happy To See You Back
I am so impressed with the way you bought your podcast back from Spotify and are reinvigorating it in a new way going forward. Like many listeners, I really missed The Pitch and I’m excited it is back and even better!
- BooneLady
- March 4, 2023
Can’t wait for Wednesdays!
I can’t express how excited I am that The Pitch is coming back! This more than almost anything makes me feel like things are finally returning to normal since 2020.
- CupOfJoe2012
- Jan. 26, 2023
Super excited that you’re back soon
Re-listening to old pitches is nice but getting new ones is even better. Good luck!
- Ballalallaa
- Dec. 8, 2022
Glad you are back!
Like others, this show was part of what has inspired me to become an entrepreneur. It provides examples, business insights, strategic advice… a lot of wisdom packed into every episode. Excited for the new season.
- pjreiman
- Dec. 3, 2022
- DL12358252528393
- July 28, 2022
Love it!
One of the best business/entrepreneur-oriented shows out there. So entertaining and educational :)
- Lola Luffnaigle
- March 18, 2021
- wheel house the robo man
- Jan. 12, 2021
- Shniklfritz
- Nov. 13, 2020
Another great podcast from Gimlet
Really enjoy the structure of this. It’s exceeded expectations. Very helpful being a fly on the wall and hearing the pitches and entrepreneurs that get cash, and comparing them to the ones who don’t.
- JCRMV
- Oct. 10, 2020
Love the pitch but the latest story is off
If the founder Kevin can afford his two kids go to private high school this year, then why he can’t afford a developer to turn on the pay wall following apples requirements.
- heyaoqing
- Aug. 6, 2020
The podcast that got me hooked on podcasts
Absolutely love The Pitch. If you enjoy Shark Tank, you will definitely like this show. I love the check ins, both at the end of the episode and in later episodes. I never miss an episode.
- DexterEV17
- July 16, 2020
Great for the Biz mind
If your remotely interested in learning more about or starting a business, this is the podcast for you! This team casts a wide net around the start-up experience, from before the pitch room (concept stage) to after revenue generation, they truly uncover all of the various nuances companies face along their journey.
- E.IV
- June 30, 2020
Every episode is fantastic
The Pitch is one of my favorite podcasts. I love the authentic view of the entrepreneur, VCs, and the pitch. It’s everything you hope for watching tv shows like Shark Tank, but without the taint of network tv.
- Sylvezine
- June 11, 2020
Fellow entrepreneurial and creative people....
This show was made for you. I work in education, but have always been interested in the the path of entrepreneurship. I really enjoy listening to this podcast. I do wish it offered more episodes with female guests.
- hdgakalxuhqjatwbwbw
- April 12, 2020
Great Podcast
This is one of the few podcasts I enjoy listening to. It’s fun to hear new ideas and how investors react. The host is great and it’s an all around great podcast. After hearing an ad on Spotify, I had to listen and it was a great decision!
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- April 6, 2020
Pitch...Perfect for budding entrepreneurs
This podcast is perfect to help entrepreneurs avoid some of the pitfalls when dealing with VC. I love that in the discussions the VC gives alternative ways to raise funds and suggestion(on product improvement or marketing, pricing etc.) if the company is too earlier.
- Tree506
- April 3, 2020
- lilliemitchell
- Feb. 1, 2020