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The Pitch

Josh Mucciowww.thepitch.show
Where startup founders raise millions and listeners can invest. Host Josh Muccio takes listeners behind closed-doors and into the room where deals are made. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Episodes

After the Pitch: Sudden Coffee

Back in 2016, Sudden Coffee founders Joshua Zloof and Kalle Freese tried to sell the investors on their premium instant coffee. Two years later, we checked back in with Joshua and found that Sudden Coffee is still working out some kinks in the business: trying to find the right customers and nailing the flavor. Today's investors are Phil Nadel , Jillian Manus , Jake Chapman and Howie Diamond . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 05, 201838 min

#52 Fitbit … for Dogs

Susan Sierota wants to help dog owners keep their furry friends healthy with her pet-tech startup, Waggit. Can she convince the four investors that her smart collar will win best in show? Today's investors are Alexandra Stanton , Jake Chapman , Charles Hudson and Phil Nadel . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 31, 201829 minSeason 4Ep. 13

#51 This Bot Can Fight Your ATM Fees

Founder Paul Kesserwani says we’re all losing way too much money to fees — credit card fees, bank fees, ATM fees. And he thinks his company, Cushion, has the answer: A friendly bot that will battle those fees for you. Can he convince investors that there’s major money to be made in the fee-fighting business? Today's investors are Howie Diamond , Jillian Manus , Phil Nadel , and Michael Hyatt . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 24, 201834 minSeason 4Ep. 12

#50 Ticket Scalpers, Beware! Blockchain Is Coming for You.

Why should you care about blockchain if you’re not a huge cryptocurrency nerd? Bandwagon founder Harold Hughes says it can help you score better seats to see your favorite team — and avoid the risk of walking up to the gate with a fake ticket. Can he convince investors his startup isn’t just a part of the blockchain bubble? Today's investors are Howie Diamond , Jillian Manus , Phil Nadel , and Michael Hyatt . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 17, 201833 minSeason 4Ep. 11

#49 Nuts Can Kill. Are Seeds the Answer?

Blake Sorensen has a deathly nut allergy — one that's led to some harrowing trips to the ER. But then he decided that enough was enough. So he started a company, Blake’s Seed Based, to make snacks safe for people like him. Will the investors get on board with his mission? Today's investors are Alexandra Stanton , Jake Chapman , Charles Hudson and Phil Nadel . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 10, 201834 minSeason 4Ep. 10

#48 Will This Space Startup Make It off the Ground?

Atomos co-founders Vanessa Clark and William Kowalski want to build a nuclear-powered spacecraft for moving satellites around in orbit. Can they capitalize on all the new money flowing into the final frontier — or will their sci-fi ambitions be too much for investors to stomach? Today's investors are Howie Diamond , Jillian Manus , Phil Nadel , and Michael Hyatt . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 03, 201834 minSeason 4Ep. 9

#47 Can This Tiny Gadget Keep Kids in College?

The college dropout rate is high, and schools are paying the price... to the tune of billions of dollars every year. Marquett Burton says his education startup can help solve the problem. Will the investors agree? Today's investors are Phil Nadel , Jillian Manus , Nicole Verkindt , Michael Hyatt and Charles Hudson . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 26, 201831 minSeason 4Ep. 8

#46 Never Get Lost Again

Somewear founder James Kubik thinks going off the grid shouldn’t have to mean going out of cell phone range. That’s why he created a device that turns smartphones into satellite communication hubs. Can he convince investors to join him on the trail? Today's investors are Alexandra Stanton , Jake Chapman , Charles Hudson and Phil Nadel . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 19, 201829 minSeason 4Ep. 7

#45 Whatever Happened to Virtual Reality?

Sophia Dominguez is on the show pitching SVRF, an augmented reality/virtual reality startup. But it can be tough to get investors excited about VR, which has attracted tons of hype—without much payoff. Can Sophia convince investors that VR’s time has finally come? Today's investors are Howie Diamond , Jillian Manus , Phil Nadel , and Michael Hyatt . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 12, 201837 minSeason 4Ep. 6

#44 Is This Sports App the Next OpenTable?

Finnish entrepreneur Topias Soininen says his startup, Playven, will revolutionize the way people book tennis courts. But first, the investors have to figure out exactly what it is he’s pitching. Today's investors are Howie Diamond , Jillian Manus , Phil Nadel , and Michael Hyatt . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 05, 201833 minSeason 4Ep. 5

#43 Get This Party Startup in Here

Entrepreneur Julie Roth Novack says her party planning platform is exactly what event professionals have been missing. And it all hinges on a secret ingredient—something Julie calls "marketing gold". Now she just needs investors to fork over some gold of their own. Today's investors are Phil Nadel , Jillian Manus , Nicole Verkindt , Michael Hyatt and Charles Hudson . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 29, 201827 minSeason 4Ep. 4

#42 How Much Do You Trust Your Barista?

Cody Candee believes his company, Bounce, is the key to freeing us from the stuff we lug around all day. But can he convince investors that his temporary storage solution isn’t a liability disaster waiting to happen? Today's investors are Phil Nadel , Jillian Manus , Nicole Verkindt , Michael Hyatt and Charles Hudson . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 22, 201834 minSeason 4Ep. 3

#41 Can This Startup Help Retailers Take on Amazon?

Amazon is on track to grab nearly HALF of all online retail sales this year. But not if Chelsie Lee’s startup Shipsi has a say in the matter. She wants to give online retailers the ability to compete, by helping them offer super speedy shipping. But it might not be easy with the retail Goliath breathing down her neck. Today's investors are Phil Nadel , Jillian Manus , Michael Hyatt , Nicole Verkindt and Charles Hudson . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 15, 201837 minSeason 4Ep. 2

#40 Three Startups Enter. Only One Will Leave.

At The Pitch’s first-ever live show, three startups face off: Honeyfi, a budgeting app for couples; CBlocks, a cryptocurrency starter kit; and OpenBottle, an app to help people try high-end wines. But can the investors agree on which company should take home the prize? Today's investors are Jillian Manus and Michael Hyatt . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 01, 201851 minSeason 4Ep. 1

#39 This Pitch is Damn Near Perfect

Stefan Loble wows the room with his near perfect pitch for Bluffworks, a company that makes travel-business attire. But is his compelling story enough to get investors to sign on? Today's investors are Jillian Manus , Michael Hyatt , Nicole Verkindt and Charles Hudson . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jun 13, 201844 minSeason 3Ep. 12

#38 A Beauty Industry Veteran Goes Rogue

Tina Hedges believes the future of beauty is all-natural, organic products. But the investors aren’t sure what to make of her food-grade products for your face. Today's investors are Jillian Manus , Michael Hyatt , Nicole Verkindt and Charles Hudson . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jun 06, 201830 minSeason 3Ep. 11

#37 Can Tech Solve America’s Drug Crisis?

Founder David Sarabia’s experience with drug addiction inspired him to build an app, called inRecovery. It’s meant to help people who are in rehab. But can he get the rehab centers on board? Today's investors are Jillian Manus , Michael Hyatt , Nicole Verkindt and Charles Hudson . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 30, 201830 minSeason 3Ep. 10

#36 When Two Startups Love Each Other Very Much ...

Margot Schmorak says half of all vacation rentals aren’t listed online—and she sees that as a big opportunity for her startup. But things get messy in the pitch room when Margot reveals that Hostfully comes with a little extra baggage. Today's investors are Jillian Manus , Phil Nadel , Daniel Gulati and Nicole Verkindt . You'll find Margot's AMA hosted on the /r/Entrepreneur subreddit . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 23, 201832 minSeason 3Ep. 9

#35 The Proof Is in the Pudding

Max Pouvreau has built gourmet pudding company Petit Pot with his Michelin star background and scrappy customer acquisition. Now he wants VC backing to take it to the next level—and potentially a big acquisition. Today's investors are Jillian Manus , Phil Nadel , Daniel Gulati and Michael Hyatt . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 16, 201831 minSeason 3Ep. 8

#34 Can Storytime Become Big Business?

Max Tuchman is on a roll with Caribu, an app that lets parents and kids read together virtually. But can she convince investors that early success will lead to future returns? Today's investors are Jillian Manus , Michael Hyatt , Nicole Verkindt and Charles Hudson . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 09, 201831 minSeason 3Ep. 7

#33 What Is a Startup Actually Worth?

Jared Kugel needs a million dollars to get Tire Agent up and running. But things get tense in the pitch room when investors start questioning the value of his company. Today's investors are Jillian Manus , Phil Nadel , Daniel Gulati and Michael Hyatt . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 02, 201827 minSeason 3Ep. 6

#32 Is Immigration the Next Venture-Scale Business?

The U.S. immigration system is a bureaucratic nightmare. And it’s only getting worse. Founder Xiao Wang has a plan to solve that with his startup, Boundless. Today's investors are Jillian Manus , Phil Nadel , Daniel Gulati and Michael Hyatt . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 25, 201831 minSeason 3Ep. 5

#31 Are Vending Machines the Future of Retail?

When you think of cutting edge technology, it’s unlikely vending machines pop to mind. But Dawn Dickson has a plan to change that with her startup, PopCom. Today's investors are Jillian Manus , Phil Nadel , Daniel Gulati and Michael Hyatt . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 18, 201833 minSeason 3Ep. 4

#30 Can This Founder Reclaim Cocktail Hour?

Craft cocktails are all the rage—but they tend come with high price tags and long wait times. Swig + Swallow founder April Wachtel wants to bring the craft experience out of the bar and into your home. Today's investors are Jillian Manus , Phil Nadel , Daniel Gulati and Nicole Verkindt . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 11, 201829 minSeason 3Ep. 3

#29 Could This Be the Next Airbnb?

When Tye and Courtney Caldwell were having trouble renting space in their salon, they thought: why isn't there an app for this? So they created one, ShearShare. But can they convince investors that their skills will transfer from the barbershop to the boardroom? Today's investors are Jillian Manus , Phil Nadel , Daniel Gulati and Nicole Verkindt . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 04, 201839 minSeason 3Ep. 2

#28 Is This Entrepreneur Ready to Take On Facebook?

Facebook is the undisputed king of social networks. But Cesar Kuriyama thinks his app, 1 Second Everyday, could topple the giant. If he’s going to do that, he’ll need some serious cash. Today's investors are Phil Nadel , Jillian Manus , Daniel Gulati and Michael Hyatt . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 28, 201833 minSeason 3Ep. 1

#27 Qleek Pt. II: What Happened After The Pitch

The surprising story of what happened to one startup after its founders pitched to investors—and thousands of listeners. Today's investors are Phil Nadel , Jillian Manus , James Altucher , Daniel Gulati and Matteo Terrevazzi . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Feb 21, 201825 minSeason 2Ep. 15

#26 Dynofit

Maria Schneider wants to take physical therapy out of the clinic and into the home with the help of a small device. But is her technology the answer patients and doctors have been waiting for? Today's investors are Phil Nadel , Jillian Manus , James Altucher and Daniel Gulati . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Feb 14, 201832 minSeason 2Ep. 14

#25 Rex

When scientist Amado Guloy saw an opportunity to combine farm animals and big data, he traded the laboratory for the boardroom and created Rex Animal Health. But can he convince investors he’s got what it takes to make it in the business world? Today's investors are Phil Nadel , Jillian Manus , Daniel Gulati and Charles Hudson . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Feb 08, 201833 minSeason 2Ep. 13

#24 unGlue

The apps on our smartphones seem to be engineered for addiction. Alon Shwartz wants to fight this with an app of his own: unGlue. Today's investors are Phil Nadel , Jillian Manus , Daniel Gulati and Charles Hudson . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 31, 201831 minSeason 2Ep. 12
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