The Pitch Show

March 19, 2025

Will VCs Bet $1.5M on This Luxury Grooming Company’s U.S. Expansion?

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…

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March 18, 2025

2 Million Bikes Stolen! Can a Serial Number Stop this ? #pitchrecognition #pitchshow #shorts

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March 12, 2025

The $1.2 Billion EdTech Opportunity Nobody Saw

Cathy Huang grew up in public housing in Detroit before landing internships at Google that changed her career trajectory. Now she's building Folio to help other students access similar opportunities by unlocking billions in federal funding to cut internship costs in half. But can she convince investors to back her…

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March 5, 2025

Bike Theft is a $1B Crisis—Watch This Founder’s $1.5M VC Pitch

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 at Flybridge, Mark Phillips at 11 Tribes Ventures, Paige Finn Doherty at Behind…

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March 4, 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, will they be ready to face off with the sharpest VCs in…

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March 4, 2025

#153 Season 12 Finale 🎉

The culmination of fourteen pitches, six months, and over $3.8M invested by VCs and listeners, this is the season 12 finale. *Disclaimer: No offer to invest 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…

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March 4, 2025

#152 Oma Health

Khaylah Epps wants to change the face of healthcare in the south. This is The Pitch for Oma Health (https://www.omahealth.app) . Featuring investors Cyan Banister (https://www.thepitch.show/guests/cyan-banister-long-journey-ventures/) , Charles Hudson (https://www.thepitch.show/guests/charles-hudson-precursor-ventures/) , Elizabeth Yin (https://www.thepitch.show/guests/elizabeth-yin-hustle-fund/) , Mac Conwell (https://www.thepitch.show/guests/mac-conwell-rarebreed-ventures/) and Jesse Middleton (https://www.thepitch.show/guests/jesse-middleton-flybridge/) . ... Watch Khaylah pitch her healthtech startup…

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March 4, 2025

#151 Feedback Intelligence

Is your AI hallucinating? This AI can fix it. This is Chinar Movsisyan's pitch for Feedback Intelligence (https://www.feedbackintelligence.ai) . Featuring investors Cyan Banister (https://www.thepitch.show/guests/cyan-banister-long-journey-ventures/) , Charles Hudson (https://www.thepitch.show/guests/charles-hudson-precursor-ventures/) , Elizabeth Yin (https://www.thepitch.show/guests/elizabeth-yin-hustle-fund/) , Mac Conwell (https://www.thepitch.show/guests/mac-conwell-rarebreed-ventures/) and Jesse Middleton (https://www.thepitch.show/guests/jesse-middleton-flybridge/) . ... Watch Chinar pitch her AI startup on YouTube…

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March 4, 2025

#150 Remynt

Gwyneth Borden has a vendetta. This is The Pitch for Remynt (https://getremynt.com) . Featuring investors Cyan Banister (https://www.thepitch.show/guests/cyan-banister-long-journey-ventures/) , Mac Conwell (https://www.thepitch.show/guests/mac-conwell-rarebreed-ventures/) , Ben Taft (https://www.thepitch.show/guests/ben-taft-genius-ventures/) and Elizabeth Yin (https://www.thepitch.show/guests/elizabeth-yin-hustle-fund/) . ... Watch Gwyneth pitch her debt recovery startup on YouTube @thepitchshow (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kUWVyB6u0E&list=PLdBNn5Dg78_hQzW2DxO9qgFTr9l9BWtwm&pp=iAQBmAUB) Register for our virtual Season Finale Watch…

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March 4, 2025

#149 Dopl

Could robots bring healthcare access to rural America? This is Ryan James' pitch for Dopl (https://www.dopltechnologies.com) . Featuring investors Cyan Banister (https://www.thepitch.show/guests/cyan-banister-long-journey-ventures/) , Charles Hudson (https://www.thepitch.show/guests/charles-hudson-precursor-ventures/) , Josh Muccio and Jesse Middleton (https://www.thepitch.show/guests/jesse-middleton-flybridge/) . ... Watch Ryan pitch his healthtech startup on YouTube @thepitchshow (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsUI4crHtHw&list=PLdBNn5Dg78_hQzW2DxO9qgFTr9l9BWtwm&pp=iAQBmAUB) Register for our virtual Season…

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March 4, 2025

#148 ESAI

Can a college advisor disrupt the system from the inside? This is Julia Dixon's pitch for ESAI (https://www.esai.ai) . Featuring investors Cyan Banister (https://www.thepitch.show/guests/cyan-banister-long-journey-ventures/) , Charles Hudson (https://www.thepitch.show/guests/charles-hudson-precursor-ventures/) , Elizabeth Yin (https://www.thepitch.show/guests/elizabeth-yin-hustle-fund/) , Mac Conwell (https://www.thepitch.show/guests/mac-conwell-rarebreed-ventures/) and Jesse Middleton (https://www.thepitch.show/guests/jesse-middleton-flybridge/) . ... Watch Julia pitch her edtech startup on YouTube…

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March 4, 2025

#147 Partytrick

Award winning event planner makes the pivot to tech. This is Virginia Frischkorn's pitch for Partytrick (https://www.partytrick.com) . Featuring investors Cyan Banister (https://www.thepitch.show/guests/cyan-banister-long-journey-ventures/) , Mac Conwell (https://www.thepitch.show/guests/mac-conwell-rarebreed-ventures/) , Ben Taft (https://www.thepitch.show/guests/ben-taft-genius-ventures/) and Elizabeth Yin (https://www.thepitch.show/guests/elizabeth-yin-hustle-fund/) . ... Watch Virginia pitch her startup on YouTube @thepitchshow (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gm0GGEhDro&list=PLdBNn5Dg78_hQzW2DxO9qgFTr9l9BWtwm&pp=iAQBmAUB) Register for our virtual…

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Feb. 19, 2025

Season 13 Official Trailer: 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, will they be ready to face off with the sharpest VCs in…

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Jan. 23, 2025

dairy-free version of sour cream and onion potato chips?!

In this episode, Christie Buck, founder of a new startup specializing in dairy-free sour cream and onion potato chips and vegan potato chips in general, shares her inspiring entrepreneur story with venture capital investors. Learn how her passion for creating innovative business ideas led to the launch of her own…

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Jan. 21, 2025

How are food and beverage brands worth $1,000,000,000?!

On this episode of The Pitch Show, venture capital investors explore how food and beverage brands like Olipop achieve startup success and grow into billion-dollar businesses. Dive into the world of startup pitches, business ideas, and entrepreneurship as they discuss key startup strategies, funding opportunities, and investor insights that fuel…

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Jan. 19, 2025

what consumer demographic buys vegan potato chips?

In this episode, Christy Buck, founder of the vegan potato chip startup Christie's, delivers one of the most relatable startup pitches, focusing on her target consumers—young mothers. Watch as she navigates the world of business pitching and investor pitches, seeking startup funding from venture capital investors. Learn from her entrepreneurial…

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Jan. 14, 2025

tech is the least important piece for a startup's success?!

In this episode, Charles Hudson, a venture capital investor with Precursor Ventures, shares candid investor insights as he discusses his hesitation to invest in a tech startup. He emphasizes the importance of a founder's entrepreneurial mindset over the tech itself in driving startup success stories. Discover key lessons in startup…

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Jan. 12, 2025

customers who need a lot of help eat up your margins!

Charles Hudson, a seasoned venture capital investor with Precursor Ventures, explores the nuances of building a tech product aimed at customers who need extensive support. This insightful discussion dives into startup pitches, business ideas, and the balance between creating tools and providing business mentorship. Gain valuable investor insights into startup…

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Jan. 9, 2025

primary care physician shortage in the US!

In this episode of The Pitch Show Season 12, Khaylah Epps, founder of the tech startup OMA Health, delivers one of the most compelling startup pitches as she shares her vision for helping nurse practitioners focus more on patient care. Witness her business pitching skills as she seeks startup funding…

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Jan. 8, 2025

nurse practitioners just as good as a doctor?!

Cyan Banister, an investor with Long Journey Ventures, shares her passion for disrupting the medical system. Discover how she invests in a tech startup that empowers nurse practitioners in private practice. This episode explores startup pitches, investor insights, and innovative business ideas, offering a glimpse into venture capital, business funding,…

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Jan. 7, 2025

what VC investors REALLY think about leading a round!

Join Charles Hudson, a venture capital investor with Precursor Ventures, as he discusses leading a pre-seed round for a tech startup and the strategic changes required to optimize startup funding. Dive into the world of investor pitches, business ideas, and funding opportunities as Charles shares his perspective on business pitching…

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Jan. 5, 2025

fintech founder's secret to building tech product FAST!!

Discover how Philip "Phil" Barrar, the founder of the fintech startup Future Money, built his company quickly and efficiently with just $1,000,000 in funding. In this episode, Phil dives into startup pitches, business ideas, and entrepreneurship, sharing his journey and lessons learned from previous ventures. Gain valuable insights into venture…

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Dec. 19, 2024

investor podcast host cold foam on nose mishap!

Josh Muccio, host of The Pitch Show, was recording his startup investing podcast show without noticing that he had cold foam on his nose.

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Dec. 18, 2024

investor doesn't want founders who were TOO successful?!

Josh Muccio, the host of The Pitch Show, talks about a venture captial investor's comment on how he wants founders who were successful but not too successful. Philip Barrar, the founder of the fintech startup Future Money, talks about how that wouldn't matter to him because he found his "calling"…

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