The Pitch Show

April 19, 2023

EV Batteries that Don't Catch Fire

Alex Kosyakov's pitch for Natrion. Did this young kid create the Holy Grail of battery tech with his solid state battery for electric vehicles? Listen to the full pitch at pitch.show/112 VCs include Jillian Manus of Structure Capital, Phil Nadel of Forefront Venture Partners, Mark Phillips of 11 Tribes Ventures,…

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April 18, 2023

How to respond when an Investor says NO

Ariana Vargas pitches her mental health app to investors Neal Sales-Griffin, Jillian Manus, Mac Conwell, Elizabeth Yin, and Charles Hudson. Full episode at pitch.show/111 #startup #founder #businesspodcast #entrepreneurship #podcast better than #sharktank #vc #venturecapital #investing #startuplife #entrepreneurlife #femalefounder #womanowned #thepitch #femaleentrepreneur #latinx #latinxfounder #latina #mentalhealth #socialimpact #sales #investors #womenvc

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April 17, 2023

AI Actors or Unsolved Mysteries

Ariana Vargas pitches her mental health app to investors Neal Sales-Griffin, Jillian Manus, Mac Conwell, Elizabeth Yin, and Charles Hudson. Full episode at pitch.show/111 #startup #founder #businesspodcast #entrepreneurship #podcast better than #sharktank #vc #venturecapital #investing #startuplife #entrepreneurlife #femalefounder #womanowned #thepitch #femaleentrepreneur #latinx #latinxfounder #latina #mentalhealth #socialimpact #AI #generativeai #aiactors

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April 14, 2023

The iPod saved Apple

Ariana Vargas pitches her mental health app to investors Neal Sales-Griffin, Jillian Manus, Mac Conwell, Elizabeth Yin, and Charles Hudson. Full episode at http://pitch.show/111 #startup #founder #businesspodcast #entrepreneurship #podcast better than #sharktank #vc #venturecapital #investing #startuplife #entrepreneurlife #femalefounder #womanowned #thepitch #femaleentrepreneur #latinx #latinxfounder #latina #mentalhealth #socialimpact

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April 13, 2023

Spanx already existed. Jillian vs Mac!

Ariana Vargas pitches her mental health app to investors Neal Sales-Griffin, Jillian Manus, Mac Conwell, Elizabeth Yin, and Charles Hudson. Full episode at pitch.show/111 #startup #founder #businesspodcast #entrepreneurship #podcast better than #sharktank #vc #venturecapital #investing #startuplife #entrepreneurlife #femalefounder #womanowned #thepitch #femaleentrepreneur #latinx #latinxfounder #latina #mentalhealth #socialimpact

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April 12, 2023

Pitching a Mental Health App

Ariana Vargas pitches her mental health app to investors Neal Sales-Griffin, Jillian Manus, Mac Conwell, Elizabeth Yin, and Charles Hudson. Full episode at pitch.show/111 #startup #founder #businesspodcast #entrepreneurship #podcast better than #sharktank #vc #venturecapital #investing #startuplife #entrepreneurlife #femalefounder #womanowned #thepitch #femaleentrepreneur #latinx #latinxfounder #latina #mentalhealth #socialimpact

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April 11, 2023

WARNING: Stay away from Bad Accelerators

Investors discuss "questionable" or BAD accelerators! ⁠ ⁠ If you've ever considered an accelerator this episode is for you. If you've joined an accelerator tell us YOUR thoughts!⁠ 🎧️ Full episode at https://pitch.show/110 ⁠ #startup #founder #businesspodcast #entrepreneurship #podcast better than #sharktank #vc #venturecapital #investing #startuplife #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneur #femalefounder #womanowned…

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April 10, 2023

Investor Pitches Founder

Jenna Sereni pitches handsdown to investors. And Investors pitch Jenna on joining an accelerator. ⁠ ⁠ If you've ever considered an accelerator this episode is for you. If you've joined an accelerator tell us YOUR thoughts!⁠ 🎧️ Full episode at https://pitch.show/110 ⁠ #startup #founder #businesspodcast #entrepreneurship #podcast better than #sharktank…

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April 7, 2023

It's very very very Bad - Funding for women.

Jenna Sereni pitches handsdown to investors. And Investors pitch Jenna on joining an accelerator. ⁠ ⁠ If you've ever considered an accelerator this episode is for you. If you've joined an accelerator tell us YOUR thoughts!⁠ 🎧️ Full episode at https://pitch.show/110 ⁠ #startup #founder #businesspodcast #entrepreneurship #podcast better than #sharktank…

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April 6, 2023

Creator says Burn Influencer marketing to the Ground!⁠

Jenna Sereni pitches handsdown to investors. And Investors pitch Jenna on joining an accelerator. ⁠ ⁠ If you've ever considered an accelerator this episode is for you. If you've joined an accelerator tell us YOUR thoughts!⁠ 🎧️ Full episode at https://pitch.show/110 ⁠ #startup #founder #businesspodcast #entrepreneurship #podcast better than #sharktank…

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April 5, 2023

HandsDown a Great Pitch!

Jenna Sereni pitches handsdown to investors. But then... the investors pitch back! ⁠ ⁠ If you've ever considered an accelerator this episode is for you. If you've joined an accelerator tell us YOUR thoughts!⁠ 🎧️ Full episode at https://pitch.show/110 ⁠ #startup #founder #businesspodcast #entrepreneurship #podcast better than #sharktank #vc #venturecapital…

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April 4, 2023

CEO cries when Investors don't invest

Ali Kaminetsky pitches Modern Picnic to investors Jillian Manus, Phil Nadel, Mark Phillips, Neal Sales-Griffin, and Victor Gutwein. Full episode at pitch.show/109 #startup #founder #businesspodcast #entrepreneurship #podcast better than #sharktank #vc #venturecapital #investing #startuplife #entrepreneurlife #femalefounder #womanowned #thepitch #femaleentrepreneur #sustainability #innovation #yeti #purse #lunchbox #cooler #women

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April 3, 2023

Tripled Sales to 1.8 MILLION! Then still grew despite pulling ad spend!

Ali Kaminetsky pitches Modern Picnic to investors Jillian Manus, Phil Nadel, Mark Phillips, Neal Sales-Griffin, and Victor Gutwein. Full episode at pitch.show/109 #startup #founder #businesspodcast #entrepreneurship #podcast better than #sharktank #vc #venturecapital #investing #startuplife #entrepreneurlife #femalefounder #womanowned #thepitch #femaleentrepreneur #sustainability #innovation #yeti #purse #lunchbox #cooler #women

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March 31, 2023

Yeti vs. Modern Picnic

Ali Kaminetsky pitches Modern Picnic to investors Jillian Manus, Phil Nadel, Mark Phillips, Neal Sales-Griffin, and Victor Gutwein. Full episode at pitch.show/109 #startup #founder #businesspodcast #entrepreneurship #podcast better than #sharktank #vc #venturecapital #investing #startuplife #entrepreneurlife #femalefounder #womanowned #thepitch #femaleentrepreneur #sustainability #innovation #yeti #purse #lunchbox #cooler #women

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March 30, 2023

Lunchers & Snackers & Totes... OH MY!

Ali Kaminetsky pitches Modern Picnic to investors Jillian Manus, Phil Nadel, Mark Phillips, Neal Sales-Griffin, and Victor Gutwein. Full episode at pitch.show/109 #startup #founder #businesspodcast #entrepreneurship #podcast better than #sharktank #vc #venturecapital #investing #startuplife #entrepreneurlife #femalefounder #womanowned #thepitch #femaleentrepreneur #sustainability #innovation #yeti #purse #lunchbox #cooler #women

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March 29, 2023

Is it a purse or a lunchbox? The Pitch for Modern Picnic

Ali Kaminetsky pitches Modern Picnic to investors Jillian Manus, Phil Nadel, Mark Phillips, Neal Sales-Griffin, and Victor Gutwein. Full episode at pitch.show/109 #startup #founder #businesspodcast #entrepreneurship #podcast better than #sharktank #vc #venturecapital #investing #startuplife #entrepreneurlife #femalefounder #womanowned #thepitch #femaleentrepreneur #sustainability #innovation #yeti #purse #lunchbox #cooler #women

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March 21, 2023

Investor is OUT but founder says "You'll all be in at some point!"

Like AirBnB founder lived with hosts, Kehan needs to live like the customer. Jillian Manus says, "There is a bigger play here!" Company: Terrascope Founder: Kehan Zhou Full podcast episode at http://pitch.show/107 #startup #founder #businesspodcast #entrepreneurship #podcast better than #sharktank #vc #venturecapital #investing #startuplife #entrepreneurlife #innovation #thepitch #saas #ai #computervision…

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March 20, 2023

VCs love his SOLUTION but what's the PROBLEM???

Mac Conwell tells Kehan he needs to determine who his customer actually is. He has a solution but doesn't know what problem he is trying to fix. Company: Terrascope Founder: Kehan Zhou Full podcast episode at http://pitch.show/107 #startup #founder #businesspodcast #entrepreneurship #podcast better than #sharktank #vc #venturecapital #investing #startuplife #entrepreneurlife…

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March 17, 2023

STOP focusing on the product?! VCs say get customers!

Mac Conwell tells Kehan to change his priorities. He needs to close transactions and Elizabeth Yin says focus on customer acquisition. Company: Terrascope Founder: Kehan Zhou Full podcast episode at http://pitch.show/107 #startup #founder #businesspodcast #entrepreneurship #podcast better than #sharktank #vc #venturecapital #investing #startuplife #entrepreneurlife #innovation #thepitch #saas #ai #computervision #realestate…

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March 16, 2023

ONLY 1 SALE?! What are you doing wrong?

Computer vision is cool but 1 sale in a year and a half shocks investors Jillian Manus, Elizabeth Yin, and Mac Conwell. Company: Terrascope Founder: Kehan Zhou Full podcast episode at http://pitch.show/107 #startup #founder #businesspodcast #entrepreneurship #podcast better than #sharktank #vc #venturecapital #investing #startuplife #entrepreneurlife #innovation #thepitch #saas #ai #computervision…

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March 16, 2023

Zillow for Rural Property! (Computer Vision 👀)

Kehan pitches his computer vision (Artificial Intelligence) used to find rural property for sale. Company: Terrascope Founder: Kehan Zhou Full podcast episode at http://pitch.show/107 #startup #founder #businesspodcast #entrepreneurship #podcast better than #sharktank #vc #venturecapital #investing #startuplife #entrepreneurlife #innovation #thepitch #saas #ai #computervision #realestate #rural #property #tech #technology #fundraising #techtok #machinelearning

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March 14, 2023

$15 MILLION?! Why so pricey?

Jillian Manus asks about the expensive valuation. David Matthews of Dotcal.co has a great answer. 🎧️ http://pitch.show/106 (Or follow us wherever you get your podcasts)⁠ #startup #founder #businesspodcast #entrepreneurship #podcast better than #sharktank #vc #venturecapital #investing #startuplife #entrepreneurlife #innovation #thepitch #calendly #saas #schedules #calendar

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March 13, 2023

It takes FOREVER to schedule meetings.

Dotcal makes it easier and less transactional to schedule meetings online. 🎧️ http://pitch.show/106 (Or follow us wherever you get your podcasts)⁠ #startup #founder #businesspodcast #entrepreneurship #podcast better than #sharktank #vc #venturecapital #investing #startuplife #entrepreneurlife #innovation #thepitch #calendly #saas #schedules #calendar #tech

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March 10, 2023

"I don't NEED your money!"

Investors in this video are Jillian Manus of Structure Capital and Elizabeth Yin of Hustle Fund and Neal Sales-Griffin of Techstars Chicago. 🎧️ http://pitch.show/106 (Or follow us wherever you get your podcasts)⁠ #startup #founder #businesspodcast #entrepreneurship #podcast better than #sharktank #vc #venturecapital #investing #startuplife #entrepreneurlife #innovation #thepitch #calendly #saas #schedules…

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