When Kavitta Ghai pitched her startup Nectir in 2024, she smashed the show's record and raised 1.4 million. Then she started to chase the biggest deal in education – the entire California Community College system. It could change the trajectory for Nectir forever... if they don't run out of money first. In our season finale, Kavitta reveals whether the biggest bet of her life actually paid off. Listen to @ThePitch on Patreon Join us for the Season 16 taping and founder happy hour in Tampa Subscr...
Apr 01, 2026•29 min•Season 15Ep. 8
Live from New York, it's... The Pitch! Uche AI, greenIRR, and Wiggle Room were given just 15 minutes to pitch at the SEEN Summit hosted by Visible Hands. But is 15 minutes enough time to secure our first ever investment on a live show? This is The Pitch for Uche AI , greenIRR , and Wiggle Room . Featuring investors Jesse Middleton , Jenny Fielding, and Charles Hudson. Listen to the live show ad free on Patreon Join us for the Season 16 taping and founder happy hour in Tampa Subscribe to our emai...
Mar 18, 2026•1 hr 3 min•Season 15Ep. 7
Marco Benitez moved his family to the US to build Rook, an API for wearables. But when a familiar face shows up in The Pitch Room, he learns just how much vibes matter in venture. This is The Pitch for Rook . Featuring investors Elizabeth Yin , Jesse Middleton , Laura Lucas , and Mike Ma . Watch Marco’s pitch uncut on Patreon ( @ThePitch) Join us for the Season 16 taping and founder happy hour in Tampa Subscribe to our email newsletter: insider.pitch.show Learn more about The Pitch Fund: thepitc...
Mar 11, 2026•53 min•Season 15Ep. 6
Iñaki wants to save the planet AND save companies money on their electricity bills. Can this outdoorsman convince the VCs there's a big earnings in big savings? This is The Pitch for Climatta . Featuring investors Elizabeth Yin , Jesse Middleton , Laura Lucas , and Mike Ma . Watch Iñaki’s pitch uncut on Patreon (@ ThePitch ) Join us for the Season 16 taping in Tampa Subscribe to our email newsletter: insider.pitch.show Learn more about The Pitch Fund: thepitch.fund *Disclaimer: No offer to inves...
Mar 04, 2026•42 min•Season 15Ep. 5
Jo and Paul came all the way from Sydney with a prototype and a dream. They've designed AR sunglasses for cyclists and runners. Will the investors believe they can beat the tech giants? This is The Pitch for Minimis . Featuring investors Charles Hudson , Elizabeth Yin , Jesse Middleton , and Dawn Dobras . Minimis Wefunder: https://wefunder.com/minimis/ Watch Jo and Paul’s pitch uncut on Patreon ( @ThePitch ) Join us for the Season 16 taping in Tampa Subscribe to our email newsletter: insider.pit...
Feb 25, 2026•42 min•Season 15Ep. 4
Anto has been obsessed with robots since he was 7. Now, he's building a company where anyone can train a robot with just a pair of VR glasses. Will he make our laundry folding robot dreams come true, or is the world not quite ready for Anto's futuristic vision? This is The Pitch for CosmicBrain AI . Featuring investors Cyan Banister , Charles Hudson , Immad Akhund , Monique Woodard , and Rohit Gupta . Watch Anto’s pitch uncut on Patreon (@ ThePitch) Join us for the Season 16 taping in Tampa Subs...
Feb 18, 2026•40 min•Season 15Ep. 3
After losing a huge sale due to product gaps, Meghan Scanlon left Stripe to start Aleoop, an AI that helps product and sales teams close more deals. But will she be able to close the investors with no sales herself? This is The Pitch for Aleoop . Featuring investors Elizabeth Yin , Jesse Middleton , Laura Lucas , and Mike Ma . Watch Meghan’s pitch uncut on Patreon ( @ThePitch ) Join us for the Season 16 taping in Tampa Subscribe to our email newsletter: insider.pitch.show Learn more about The Pi...
Feb 11, 2026•40 min•Season 15Ep. 2
PeachWeb built 3D websites for some of the biggest brands in the world. Now Lucas is enabling everyone to create these jaw-dropping sites with his AI 3D website builder. But will "looking cool" be enough to stand out in a crowded market? This is The Pitch for PeachWeb . Featuring investors Charles Hudson , Elizabeth Yin , Jesse Middleton , and Dawn Dobras . ... Watch Lucas’ pitch uncut on Patreon ( @ThePitch ) Join us for the Season 16 taping in Tampa Subscribe to our email newsletter: insider.p...
Feb 04, 2026•34 min•Season 15Ep. 1
You heard seven pitches from Napa... but what happened after the show? We'll catch you up with four founder deep dives and some rapid fire updates on the Season 14 Finale. ... Listen to the finale on Patreon ( @ThePitch ) Subscribe to our email newsletter: insider.pitch.show Learn more about The Pitch Fund: thepitch.fund … Music in this episode by The Muse Maker, Breakmaster Cylinder, The Firmware Rebels, Ønders, Aero Ross, Boxwood Orchestra, Memory Palace, Bitters, Cosette, Fabulist, Memory Fie...
Nov 26, 2025•55 min•Season 14Ep. 8
Ever wanted to sit at the table in The Pitch Room and ask the VCs your burning question? Three listeners got the chance on our new segment, The Hot Mic, a live listener Q&A where you get to ask the investors anything. In this episode, our VCs answer: • Should I start a venture fund? • What do you look for in a pitch? • What’s the one company you regret passing on? Submit your questions for the next listener Q&A at pitch.show/hotmic . And get ready… because the Season 14 Finale drops next...
Nov 21, 2025•16 min
Hardware is… easy now?! That’s what Matt Truebe said when he pitched three devices and a plan to help families with food allergies and asthma. He has tons of experience, but between telehealth and hardware, is this business just too complicated for the VCs? This is The Pitch for Above Health . Featuring investors Cyan Banister , Charles Hudson , Immad Akhund , Monique Woodard , and Rohit Gupta . ... Watch Matt’s pitch uncut on Patreon ( @ThePitch ) Subscribe to our email newsletter: insider.pitc...
Nov 19, 2025•47 min•Season 14Ep. 7
Joyce and Laura are done with clunky finance tools. So they built Investrio, an AI bookkeeper for solopreneurs. With only 25 paying customers in a market where QuickBooks reigns supreme, will the VCs make an early bet? This is The Pitch for Investrio . Featuring investors Charles Hudson , Elizabeth Yin , Jesse Middleton , and Dawn Dobras . ... Watch Joyce’s pitch uncut on Patreon ( @ThePitch ) Subscribe to our email newsletter: insider.pitch.show Learn more about The Pitch Fund: thepitch.fund *D...
Nov 12, 2025•40 min•Season 14Ep. 6
When Adam and Patrik met on the Slovakian National Swim team, they never imagined they'd build a startup together in the US. Can they get the VCs on board with their made-in-America electric mini skid steer, or will the blue collar market scare them away? This is The Pitch for STAG. Featuring investors Elizabeth Yin , Jesse Middleton , Laura Lucas , and Mike Ma . ... Watch Adam and Patrik’s pitch uncut on Patreon ( @ThePitch ) Subscribe to our email newsletter: insider.pitch.show Learn more abou...
Nov 05, 2025•44 min•Season 14Ep. 5
Nichole Sterling built the AI product she wished she had as an elected official. Will investors see the $2.2 trillion opportunity she sees? Or will this pitch get stuck in committee. This is The Pitch for My Town AI . Featuring investors Charles Hudson , Elizabeth Yin , Jesse Middleton , and Dawn Dobras . ... Watch Nichole’s pitch uncut on Patreon ( @ThePitch ) Subscribe to our email newsletter: insider.pitch.show Learn more about The Pitch Fund: thepitch.fund RSVP for one of our LP meetups: pit...
Oct 29, 2025•43 min•Season 14Ep. 4
Medical tourism saved his brother's life. Now Girum wants to create a marketplace where every American can travel to find the care they need. Will the investors see his vision when his first market is... hair transplants? This is The Pitch for Doctours . Featuring investors Cyan Banister , Charles Hudson , Immad Akhund , Monique Woodard , and Rohit Gupta . ... Watch Girum’s pitch uncut on Patreon ( @ThePitch ) Subscribe to our email newsletter: insider.pitch.show Learn more about The Pitch Fund:...
Oct 22, 2025•42 min•Season 14Ep. 3
Co-founders Brad & David sneak into The Pitch dressed as caterers with a bagel so good you'd never know it's gluten free. Their blind taste test wins the room, but is the brand strong enough to land a deal? This is The Pitch for Original Sunshine . Featuring investors Charles Hudson , Elizabeth Yin , Jesse Middleton , and Dawn Dobras . ... Watch David and Brad’s pitch uncut on Patreon ( @ThePitch ) Subscribe to our email newsletter: insider.pitch.show Learn more about The Pitch Fund: thepitc...
Oct 15, 2025•50 min•Season 14Ep. 2
Sarah Lucena built Mappa to decode the hidden signals in your voice—revealing who you are and where you belong. From jobs to relationships, she believes your voice holds the key to every connection. Will the investors back this bold Brazilian founder or are they not the right match for her? This is The Pitch for Mappa . Featuring investors Cyan Banister , Charles Hudson , Immad Akhund , Monique Woodard , and Rohit Gupta . ... Watch Sarah’s pitch uncut on Patreon ( @ThePitch ) Subscribe to our em...
Oct 08, 2025•53 min•Season 14Ep. 1
Unicorns. Weird things. Founders who'll blow through brick walls. The best in venture tell us exactly what they want to invest in. Season 14 starts Oct 8. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 01, 2025•3 min
Ariel Puga wants to save deals from dying in procurement purgatory. His traction is strong, but will the investors see how big this could be in Latin America? This is The Pitch for Finnecto . Featuring investors Paige Finn Doherty , Charles Hudson , Jesse Middleton and Jenny Fielding . ... Watch Ariel’s pitch on YouTube ( @thepitchshow ) and Patreon ( @ThePitch ) Subscribe to our public email newsletter: insider.pitch.show Learn more about The Pitch Fund: thepitch.fund *Disclaimer: No offer ...
Sep 24, 2025•33 min•Season 13Ep. 15
Knock, knock! AI wants to inspect your room. Al Lagunas grew up watching his mom clean hotel rooms. Now he’s building Levee, an AI-powered app to make her job easier—and keep the staff from getting yelled at. But with just one hotel customer and a $10M+ valuation, will the investors check in… or check out? This is The Pitch for Levee . Featuring investors Paige Finn Doherty , Charles Hudson , Elizabeth Yin , Jesse Middleton and Jenny Fielding . ... Watch Al’s pitch on YouTube ( @thepitchshow...
Sep 17, 2025•32 min•Season 13Ep. 14
Antonio used an Apple Watch to improve his physical health. But he couldn't find a wearable to help him in the same way with his mental health. So he built Awear, an ear cuff that monitors your brain and coaches you through stress in real time. But can he convince the investors who’ve seen every wearable under the sun? This is The Pitch for Awear . Featuring investors Charles Hudson , Elizabeth Yin , Ben Zises and Kate McAndrew . ... Watch Antonio’s pitch on YouTube ( @thepitchshow ) and Patre...
Sep 10, 2025•30 min•Season 13Ep. 13
You heard the pitches. Now hear the aftermath. The Season 13 Finale brings you founder wins, surprises, pivots—and one last chance to invest. With in-depth updates on four standout companies and quick hits on the rest, this finale delivers the full story. ... Watch the finale on YouTube ( @thepitchshow ) and Patreon ( @ThePitch ) Subscribe to our public email newsletter: insider.pitch.show Apply to join our private investor community and invest in The Pitch Fund II: thepitch.fund Join us backsta...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 13Ep. 12
Anastasia Trofimova sold everything, moved across the world and started Sundae to make food content shoppable—linking influencers, grocery carts, and brand dollars. Her pitch checks all the boxes. But when she asks for a $10M valuation, things got complicated. Will investors buy in, or bail at the register? This is The Pitch for Sundae . Featuring investors Charles Hudson , Elizabeth Yin , Ben Zises and Kate McAndrew . ... Watch Anastasia’s pitch on YouTube ( @thepitchshow ) and Patreon ( @The...
Jun 18, 2025•37 min•Season 13Ep. 11
After a decade in the ER, Dr. Therese Canares built CurieDx—an AI-powered app that can detect strep throat from a smartphone photo with 88% accuracy. But when she pitches both a consumer and enterprise play, the investors push back: can one founder really do it all? This is The Pitch for CurieDx . Featuring investors Paige Finn Doherty , Charles Hudson , Elizabeth Yin , Jesse Middleton and Jenny Fielding . ... Watch Therese’s pitch on YouTube ( @thepitchshow ) and Patreon ( @ThePitch ) Subscribe...
May 14, 2025•39 min•Season 13Ep. 10
Julian Alvarez wants to turn every student into a super-learner. With $1M in ARR and 180,000 monthly active users, he’s off to a strong start. Can Jungle become the Duolingo for studying, or will ChatGPT steal his lunch money? This is The Pitch for Jungle . Featuring investors Charles Hudson , Elizabeth Yin , Jesse Middleton , Ben Zises and Kate McAndrew . ... Watch Julian’s pitch on YouTube ( @thepitchshow ) and Patreon (@ ThePitch) Subscribe to our public email newsletter: insider.thepitch.sho...
May 07, 2025•57 min•Season 13Ep. 9
Formula 1 engineer Gabe Elias got bored designing cars for Mercedes. Using his experience on the championship team he’s created a manufacturing method to 3D print batteries of any size, shape, and chemistry. Will the investors be charged for this innovation or will Gabe get sent back to the paddock? This is The Pitch for Material . Featuring investors Mark Phillips , Paige Doherty , and Will Weisman . ... Watch Gabe’s pitch on YouTube ( @thepitchshow ) and Patreon (@ ThePitch) Subscribe to our p...
Apr 30, 2025•45 min•Season 13Ep. 8
Forget slick dashboards—Luisa Castellanos is betting that the future of restaurant tech support is... texting. Her startup Science On Call is already in 900 restaurants. The question is, can it scale to thousands? This is The Pitch for Science On Call . Featuring investors Jesse Middleton , Mark Phillips , Paige Doherty , and Will Weisman . ... Watch Luisa’s pitch on YouTube ( @thepitchshow ) and Patreon ( @ThePitch ) Subscribe to our public email newsletter: insider.thepitch.show Join our priva...
Apr 23, 2025•37 min•Season 13Ep. 7
Raising money for your startup? Good news—applications for Season 14 of The Pitch are now open! General partner Lisa Muccio and venture scout Peter Liu share what we look for in a startup, and how you can land a spot on our next season. So if you're a pre-seed or seed-stage founder, apply now at pitch.show/apply Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 16, 2025•3 min
With deals from LinkedIn, Figma, and a Fortune 100 giant, Kelsey Willock’s startup Aura Finance is off to a strong start. But will early traction be enough to justify a steep valuation in a competitive space? This is The Pitch for Aura Finance . Featuring investors Charles Hudson , Elizabeth Yin , Jesse Middleton , Jenny Fielding and Kate McAndrew . ... Watch Kelsey’s pitch on YouTube ( @thepitchshow ) and Patreon ( @ThePitch ) Subscribe to our public email newsletter: insider.thepitch.show Join...
Apr 09, 2025•40 min•Season 13Ep. 6
Royi Metser’s smart running shoe promises fewer injuries—but are runners ready to subscribe to their shoes? This is The Pitch for Avelo . Featuring investors Charles Hudson , Elizabeth Yin , and two new investors to the show, Ben Zises and Kate McAndrew . ... Watch Royi’s pitch on YouTube ( @thepitchshow ) and Patreon ( @ThePitch ) Subscribe to our public email newsletter: insider.thepitch.show Join our private investor community on Substack: thepitch.fund Register for the Season 13 Finale Watch...
Apr 02, 2025•38 min•Season 13Ep. 5
