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Excellent resource
This is a must listen resource for entrepreneurs and investors alike. It provides honest, real-world insight into what makes a pitch great, and what investors are really looking for. Great concept, well executed. Looking forward to the next episode!
- adeh
- July 27, 2015
So so useful and entertaining!
Love love love this! Great hearing the back and forth between investor and founder.
- Liza963
- July 25, 2015
Very insightful
I have a degree in Finance, but I never learned much about pitching to VCs. It's helpful to hear examples of real pitches and the questions that investors are seeking to answer. I also appreciate the 20-minute show format as many other podcasts are far too long. I would recommend announcing the URL of the company who pitched at the end of each show so that it's easy for me to learn more about them if I'm interested. I know that it's in the show notes, but it isn't hyperlinked in Overcast. Moreover, I often listen to podcasts while driving and can't navigate through the show notes before the episode ends, but I can remember a URL if I hear it.
Also, I agree with some of the other reviews that you should get rid of the sound effects and lose the game show angle. It cheapens your excellent content.
- blwinters
- July 25, 2015
Exceptional
What to love?
- The stories. Hearing from founders in the trenches is incredibly motivating.
- The investors. Thoughts from investors, how they view problems, what they want… it’s great insight.
- The hosts. Great questions. Great flow. Great sound.
- The time. It’s a quick listen. I love quick listens.
What to improve?
- Continue improving audio quality among guests
- ethanael
- July 23, 2015
Really exciting show
Can't wait to see where it goes! Interesting format, perfect length, and engaging people. Keep up the good work!
- SquallBL
- July 23, 2015
Entertaining and informative
I'm a startup founder and really appreciate the insights that I learn by listening. This is like a better shark tank. Enjoying the interactions!
- Chris221r
- July 23, 2015
Sexy Voice!
So many golden nuggets come through this show that you'd never think of.
Same thing with the feedback from the investors.
Great podcast and great host voice!
- Savviest hippo
- July 23, 2015
Awesome, raw, quality content
Major congrats for Josh and Sheel for putting this together, I love how it’s not super refined and gives a fly on the wall perspective of the pitches.
- david_diam
- July 23, 2015
Was waiting for it to arrive!
I had heard about The Pitch a couple of months back as a listener to the Daily Hunt podcast and was really looking forward to it, as the concept really grabbed me. I listened to the first two episodes now and was not disappointed. This will certainly become one of my regular podcasts to listen to. I was able to gain a lot from listening to how the investors pitched and the type of questions the angels have when looking to invest. Great show and look forward to more episodes.
- RobertWilliger
- July 22, 2015
The pitch rocks!
Love the focus on lifting the curtain on the ideation process and funding conversation. Also love the idea of opening up the conversation and funding environment to the audience!
- Shaanh
- July 22, 2015
- Cr4fty444
- July 22, 2015
Really good, don't be cheesy
Really enjoyed the first two episodes. That being said, chill with the "Let's do it!" and buzzer sound effects. Makes me feel like an idiot for listening to this. It's also especially hard, because I'm thinking about starting something of my own, and I'm using it to hone my pitching skill. Making it sound like a game show, makes the entire industry seem like a game show. And it's stark when you get the guest VC's on and they are serious. And I know the founders are serious, so it seems between; me, the VC's, the founders, and the creators of this podcast, that the creators are the only ones not taking it seriously.
Aside from that nit, I really enjoyed this, I hope it takes off.
- Inkillable
- July 22, 2015
So good!
Really really enjoyed hearing Sheel ask questions and the interaction. Wish Dave McClure had better audio.
- Aditichokshi
- July 19, 2015
Great Podcast
If you like shark tank you are going to love this Podcast. You are able to hear companies pitch their product and listen to the reasons why the investers would or would not invest in the company.
- Steve22992
- July 15, 2015
Great concept, well executed...
Great format for a podcast. Real startup pitches under the real scrutiny of experienced investors. Josh is the consummate host and keeps the pace fast. Plus it’s fun to listen and ask yourself… “would I invest???"
- Zeodad
- July 14, 2015
Great for young founders!
If you want to hear how investors analyze deals, including the questions they ask in real life...this is the podcast for you!
- Startup Stella
- July 13, 2015
Great group, excited for more
Sheel is an under the radar silicon valley all star. He has a great angel investment track record (and through angel.co & Funders Club) and has some cool start-up experience. I have pitched him on a couple of ideas and found his feedback to be super valuable (but he hasn’t invested in my current company yet). I like the first two episodes, though I would like to hear a bit more from Sheel, and a bit more back and forth in the pitch section (more conversational) but these guys are just getting starting and I can’t wait for more!
- Linzor Holden
- July 13, 2015
- ArvErvMason
- July 10, 2015
Informative and engaging
This is an awesome way to learn about new companies/products and hear directly from founders. And that Sheel guy has such a silky smooth voice.
- Neil Devani
- July 10, 2015
Awesome concept, great show
Really enjoying The Pitch so far - in love with the concept and this seems like an awesome opportunity to get an inside look into the minds of investors and startup founders. Well done Josh and Sheel!
- brianlovin
- July 9, 2015
Fun and educational
Love this! Super entertaining and As an entrepreneur I actually learned something that will help me the next time I have to pitch investors.
- Col. Elguapo
- July 9, 2015
Great conversation, great sound quality
Loved the sound quality and the back and forth between the startup and the investors. The go/no go vote from the investors and their reasoning behind their decisions was captivating as well. Here’s hoping this show runs for a long time.
- Great Show, Keep it Up
- July 9, 2015
Lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs
Josh and Sheel are killing it. The Pitch is super entertaining, and, as an aspiring entrepreneur, it’s educational. Excited to see this show evolve!
- cabo514
- July 9, 2015
- Swift107
- July 9, 2015
Entertaining and educational
Great podcast, with terrific guests. If you're interested in tech investing, this is a must-listen!
- halfsharkhalfdauphine
- July 9, 2015
- AGHayesValley
- July 8, 2015
Really authentic
This isn't Shark Tank. Really authentic insight at how investors think about early stage startups!
- Jzloof
- July 8, 2015
Awesome concept, beautifully done
It’s early on for The Pitch but you can already tell it’s going to be a must-listen. Insightful, witty, and just plain fun.
- gadflysf
- July 8, 2015
- Bintatolo
- July 8, 2015
Better than "Start Up"
This show is a new company each week, with thoughtful questions and commentary from investors.
A must listen for founders looking for pitch advice and for investors looking for deals.
- Bengh06
- July 8, 2015