Reviews

I cannot recall if I’ve provided a 5 star review previously. But here it is. I work and speak with startup founders weekly. The investors provide excellent analysis of these businesses. On top of that, they are kind and supportive towards the founders. It is a very positive and informative show. Love listening every week. Just wish there were twice as many episodes.

Ugh, I accidentally put this review on the wrong "The Pitch" podcast page. Sorry! Wanted to say I'm not an entrpreneur (too scared for that) and I'm not an investor (too broke for that) but I LOVE listening to this podcast about young businesses and what they do. It's very interesting to hear about the products and services people think about putting out into the world. It's equally interesting to hear the investor-experts give their opinions on the future of these businesses and whether they think they have a chance to "make it".

I love the show. As an individual with no business background but an entrepreneurial mindset and a drive to take my innovations to the next level, the show presents lots of food for thought for future entrepreneurs, like me. Over the last season, the show has done a commendable job of better explaining what certain acronyms or jargon term mean that might not immediately register to those like me. Now, while you still get a five star rating from me, I would like to offer a modicum of feedback. That is, I suggest avoiding prefacing phrases that could inadvertently marginalize a part of your listening base. I took issue when Josh said in episode 31 @ 00:25:00 that unless you’ve been living under a rock you probably already know what an ICO is. I’ll be quite frank, I have some very successful people in my family who are entrepreneurs and I’ve lived around business language quite a bit in my life, but I’ve never heard of an ICO and I felt like there are probably others like me who haven’t either that really don’t want to want to be put down for this. All this to say, going forward it would behoove you to avoid these sayings by exercising a little more sensitivity to the fact that you have listeners that are still learning. Try not to absentmindedly exclude them or marginalize them. Otherwise keep up the good work. Please bring back the values of the investments!!! Michael Hyatt needs to go. Hate him. No compassion. Frankly, I think business classes at all levels should require listening to this podcast. Thanks for all you are doing. Keep up the great work!!! Ari in Grand Rapids, MI.

Please get rid of this guy. He brings down the industry.

A pretty good podcast but OMG MICHAEL HYATT. He is the worst. He is unreliable, self-aggrandizing and pretentious and also gives the worst advice. One time he told a former addict working on an app to track addicts that he should check into rehab undercover and get addicts to use the app for user research, describing them as "animals on the savannah" - telling an ADDICT to check into rehab, under false pretences, to spy on other addicts without their permission. Disgusting and outrageously unethical. Please Gimlet, get rid of this guy, he brings nothing to the table and is horrifically damaging.

Love this entire podcast! So much knowledge dropped in each episode and for someone who is a previous teacher, joining the startup world, this has been extremely helpful. Just finished “80% Off!”. Would it be possible to do more conversations like the one at the end of this one with Sarah? More in-depth info about valuations, etc. would be awesome!

I love the real-time feel of the show. The pitch lets you hear and learn from the pitch makers mistakes; while staying nicely out of the way of the story.

So interesting!! Fabulous VC panel that give huge insights into what drives their decisions and how they evaluate founders and their products. Love follow up episodes and when Josh offers his opinions too!!

I like this a lot, and I feel like it is a little underrated. Check it out.

Says it all in the title. Basically a better Shark Tank

Listen to the show consistently. Solid insight into what I hope to one day be a pitch of my own. Expert panel weighing in on their typical day of risk vs reward. Empowering to listen to others sharing their dreams, their solutions, and putting these idea people to the test. I listen while I run and it dawned on me, the questions, typical cadence, usual formula (much appreciated), always leave out two crucial questions to what I would consider prior to investing in anything (cup of coffee to vacation) ...how will this help the planet, how will this help humanity. I know vc’s have a lot to consider when putting their money into a project, BUT why not add a couple of variables to their equation, add some depth to the ‘I’ in ROI? My two cents. Thanks for the show, keeps me dreamin! PS- a live show outside of the big city would be nice.

Imagine Shark Tank only with no BS and SERIOUS advice for these young entrepreneurs. Spectacular listen and super compelling. If you’re thinking about doing a startup and going for VC money it’s a must listen.

Inveators not inveating. Many startups only hit maybe one in 10 investors they pitch (and that’s high), so it would not be unusual for there to be maybe two to four investments per season. I like the show but sometimes feel aome episodes are cut for time and there’s probably more discussion that is edited out. I’d be good with slightly longer but more detailed episodes. Live Gimlet but on this one I think too much is left on the virtual editing room floor.

I love it😻😻😻

Listen and learn. Founders pitching to investors. Think Shark Tank without annoying TV personalities/sharks.

I love getting to hear the live pitch and then all the interesting twists and turns after the "happily ever after" funding committment moment. Or as it often turns out, "complicated and interesting ever after."

Even though I don't have a startup and probably never will, I love the drama of this podcast. I enjoy learning about the fascinating businesses, hearing the investors feedback, and how Josh breaks down the pitch tactics—and builds drama as we find out if the founders earn investments. I have been enjoying the follow-up episodes and look forward to more of those in the future.

I can't get enough of this podcast. Sad to say that I am late to the pitch podcast, but so excited that I can binge listen. I love the interplay between the entrepreneur and the venture capitalists. It is really great and one of my favorite podcasts.

Love hearing how the investors think, it never gets old to me. Keep up the wonderful work! I learn something new every episode.

I love the window into real entrepreneurial pitches. The companies are super interesting and a good mix of ones that get shot down and ones that seem like a can’t miss. Investors have great feedback too.

It’s a quick Shark tank, only more practical and with real venture capitalists. You hear all sides, including the follow-up. It’s quick and easy and you truly learn all the do’s and don’ts . I love this podcast as someone who just started them and can’t wait to listen to all of them.

Interesting, but I would appreciate more real businesses.

The Pitch is full of smart, constructive voices and captures the behind-the-scenes realness in the business world. Unlike other shows, it really shows the surprise out-of-left-field twists and how it affects companies. The show really thoughtfully considers context beyond just a dope pitch and that’s great. (Also the least network-intrusive/annoying of Gimlet’s podcasts, just saying.)

I love the format of the show. It’s all the good stuff about shark Tank, adapted for audio, and diving a little bit deeper behind the scenes. Keep rockin it Gimlet 🙌🏼

It’s like Shark Tank, but a podcast. I love the different/diverse companies/spaces that come on this show to pitch to investors. I’ve learned so much about investing and also about some cool new ideas/companies. I love the format— the pitch 1st, investors ask questions, invest or pass, and then Josh does an Update with the founder after a few months, so you can find out where the company is at now and if the investments went through! Thank you for this show! It’s one of my favorites!!!

Great show! Did you get my application? Im wolfing you! Byron From EZ-Probate

It's like Shark Tank without the fake drama. Big fan. Great insights. Love the format!

Love the show! Is it possible to do an episode dedicated to explaining all the terminology and nuances of investment strategies? Ex. How to come up with evaluations numbers for funding, what is a sas market? Etc etc. Newbie-

It has a similar setup as shark tank. Someone pitches their product to 3 Vic investors. At the end of the pitch each VC will state whether they are in or not. In between is a narrator who helps guide us to understand the pitch and Vc thoughts and input. I prefer this over shark tank mostly because I can take this on trips and listen while doing something else. The pitch is highly entertaining and I would recommend to anyone who likes business topic in general

This is one of my favorite shows I listen to. Every Wednesday morning it’s the first thing I put on for my commute! I love the diversity of companies and hearing the ins and outs of VC. Pitches that I start out thinking “no chance...” sometimes end up getting investments because the investors see something I’m not seeing. Josh is great! Great show!