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It’s the season finale of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch and the final chance for one more round of entrepreneurs to secure life-changing investments from our board.
As always, entrepreneurs have 60 seconds to pitch their big ideas. If our board of investors likes what they hear, the elevator doors open, and negotiations begin.
And if they don’t like what they hear? "I'm not in the business of wasting time," says investor Rogers Healy, owner and CEO of Morrison Seger Venture Capital Partners.
It can be brutal, but don't get it wrong — investors might quickly turn down pitches, but when they see something they like, they pounce. "I cannot wait to see what happens if he gets into the boardroom!" says investor Marc Randolph, co-founder of Netflix, after hearing one particularly intriguing concept.
Find out this week on Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch. Going up!
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Today on Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch, tech entrepreneurs share their visions for digital platforms built to fill the needs of businesses and customers alike. But while their two-sided marketplace pitches might sound polished, do these companies have that one thing that all investors crave — profitability?
As always, contestants enter the elevator with 60 seconds to pitch their ideas. Our investors are listening and if they like what they hear, the elevator doors open and the entrepreneur has the chance to win a life-changing investment.
But if the investors don't like what they hear, the elevator heads to the ground floor and their shot at glory is over.
Find out this week on Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch. Going up!
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Negotiations can be tricky, with investors typically digging into the weeds of every tiny facet of a business, from sales traction to overhead costs to team member qualifications. But this week, our board asked some unexpected questions that rattled contestants down to their core:
You gave a great pitch, but does that mean you have a great product? What is to stop a big corporation from swooping in, iterating on your concept and pushing you out of business?This intense episode has big questions — and bigger investments. Hear and learn from the entrepreneurs who can stay on their feet and convince investors to push their worries aside and take a gamble on the next big thing!
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On this food-focused episode of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch, will our contestants be able to appetize investors with a potential deal? They have the passion and the belief in their products — but will our picky panel of investors find their ideas mouth-watering or half-baked?
As consumers look for tastier, healthier and easier-to-prepare food options, the market is both massive and competitive. And although it's not easy, a new brand can still break through and become a household name with proper backing and support.
Hear this week's epsiode of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch.
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Entrepreneurs seeking funding will hear a "no" a lot, but it only takes one yes for your business to take off.
This week’s contestants are determined to turn nos into yeses and walk out of the boardroom with life-changing investments. What advice should they keep in mind? According to investor Marc Randolph, “everything you say after your initial pitch should make your business clearer, more compelling and more powerful.” That’s easier said than done, especially once the elevator doors open.
Find out who rises to the occasion and who takes the elevator back down on this episode of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch. Going up!
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Our panel of investors is eager to see the next big thing, but they're not shy about asking tough questions. One contestant has their leadership style called into question, and another is asked to make a decision on the spot that would result in a big investment — but also would fundamentally change their business.
Hear what happens on this thrill-a-minute episode of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch!
Season 11 of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch is presented by Amazon Business.
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This episode of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch may be about child-centric products, but no one is kidding around when it comes to cash. Contestants came ready with serious pitches — and serious funding requests. Will anyone score the hundreds of thousands they're seeking to grow their business?
There are many factors at play that can sway an investor's decision, including this critical pitch component highlighted by Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph: "A product can't just be useful — it has to be something that a lot of people want."
Season 11 of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch is presented by Amazon Business.
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Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch is back for season 11! Our investors are ready to sink their teeth into the next big thing, so we identified three food entrepreneurs to tempt investors with tasty deals. Will they bite? Hear the episode to find out.
Contestants step into the elevator and have just 60 seconds to pitch their company. If our investors like what they hear, the elevator doors open and our contestant steps out of the frying pan and into the fire for an intense negotiation that could end with a life-changing investment. If the investors don't like what they hear? The elevator is sent down to the ground floor, and the entrepreneurs leave empty-handed. The only thing higher than our penthouse boardroom is the stakes!
Welcome back to the elevator. Going up! #ElevatorPitch #Entrepreneur
Season 11 of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch is presented by Amazon Business.
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This past season on “Elevator Pitch,” Alexandra Baker, the founder of In the Kitchen with Alexandra, pitched her condiment Pikliz (pronounced "pick-lees") to our board of investors. While they didn’t bite on her ask, they were so fired up by her passion that they awarded her $10,000 from Amazon Business.
Alexandra sat down after her successful ride on the elevator to discuss her pitching strategy and the growth of the globally inspired foods industry. -
Paldera Pharmaceuticals’s founder William Colton discusses his struggles and ultimate triumph with pitching his company’s gel coatings for medical devices that prevent drug-resistant bacterial infections.
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Welcome to the season 10 finale of Elevator Pitch, where three final contestants fight for the opportunity to lock in a life-changing deal with one of our investors. Will they rise above the pressure and win big, or will they walk away empty-handed?
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Esoes (pronounced S-O-S) is a cosmetics company with a unique and powerful mission. Founded by Joy Hoover, a mother of two girls, the lipstick is designed to help women caught in violent encounters or stuck in situations where they suspect their drink may have been spiked. The lipstick holder has a button that when activated, connects to an app to send customized communications to loved ones or police to get help. Also inside the holder are two test strips that can be dipped into a drink to check for the presence of benzodiazepine, a drug commonly used in date rape crimes.
Joy pitched her product on a recent episode of Elevator Pitch, and the investors were so impressed with her take-charge spirit and the importance of her company's mission that they granted her a $10,000 cash prize made possible by Amazon Business.
Following her successful ride in the elevator and boardroom meeting, Joy sat down with the host of the Post-Pitch Podcast to discuss how she developed her winning pitch, and her plans for scaling her business. Listen in to learn:
How she recovered her thoughts when her nerves threatened to tank her pitch. How she is exploring alternative partnerships and strategic options even if a direct investment isn't secured. The value of investors' marketing and operational experience over their money. Her plans to expand the product line utilizing equity crowdfunding. How social media is aligning customers and investors with the company's mission.Follow @esoescosmetics to learn more.
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On this episode of "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch," a contestant has a very tough decision to make: Take the big money now, or gamble on bigger money later.
On Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch, every contestant is just 60 seconds away from a rise to greatness or a fall from glory. By the end of these nail-biting, stomach-churning episodes, some entrepreneurs walk away with business-boosting investments, and some go home empty-handed.
You never know how your nerves will hold up when it is your time to pitch, and if you get into the boardroom, you never know what kind of questions you will face or what problems will pop up. And on this week's episode, one entrepreneur faces what is considered to be a good problem to have: two investors battling for their business. One offers more money; one offers more experience. Which would you value more?
See which way they go on the new episode of Elevator Pitch, streaming now!
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David Fleming was plagued with migraines throughout his childhood, which significantly impacted his ability to attend school and have a normal social life. Frustrated with the lack of help he found from taking various medicines, he got to work on his own product called Releevum, a device that administers suboccipital release therapy, which is a technique frequently used by chiropractors and massage therapists.
Using Releevum led to a notable improvement in David's academic performance, including his acceptance to Yale University and two intense appearances on "American Ninja Warrior" and now he wants to bring it to the masses to help others. After pitching his business on Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch, he is one step closer to his goal, having secured a $10,000 prize made possible by Amazon Business.
Following his successful ride in the Entrepreneur Elevator, David sat down to speak about the genesis, development and growth of his product, hitting on several topics including:
Running a successful crowdfunding campaign: Reelevum conducted a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, raising over $25,000 from 200 backers through pre-orders for the product. Growing a startup: The immediate next steps for Reelevum involve securing additional investments for tooling, manufacturing, and clinical trials to further develop and bring the product to market. Forming strategic partnerships: How David is conducting outreach to partners who can provide not only financial support but also contribute to the overall success and growth of Reelevum. Developing a robust social media presence: Reelevum can be found on various social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, under the handle @releevum. The power of a mission statement: David's overarching goal with Releevum is to make a positive difference in people's lives by offering a solution for migraine relief and prevention. The clarity and focus of the mission have been key to his fundraising and development efforts. -
On the new episode of "Elevator Pitch," our investors need to contend with some serious trust issues.
Tech entrepreneurs face a particular obstacle: how do you explain your complex solution to a complicated problem in simple terms that all investors can understand?
It isn't easy — but nothing is easy when you sign up to appear on Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch. This is the show where entrepreneurs have just 60 seconds to pitch their company to a board of investors in the hopes of landing a life-changing investment.
One tech founder wows the board with his 60 seconds but leaves some heads a bit scrambled. "I need the fifth-grade explanation of that pitch!" laughs Pinky Cole, founder and CEO of Slutty Vegan. Marc Randolph, co-founder of Netflix, agrees: "You're not the only one feeling a little lost — he managed to fit more buzzwords into that minute than I've ever heard before."
Can he overcome this hurdle, plus the small question of whether or not he has a criminal background? Find out by watching the new episode of Elevator Pitch!
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Brandon Storms, founder and CEO of Retavo, is here to encourage entrepreneurs to never ever give up. Last season on “Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch,” Brandon struggled in the elevator and went home empty-handed. Afterward, he went through a rigorous pitching boot camp and returned to try his luck one more time. Listen in to learn how it went, and to get further insights into the day-to-day of a tech entrepreneur’s life. Learn:
The advice he got that transformed his pitch How body language and simplifying your delivery make a big impact on investors How to work with digital marketers to target your audience How to tap inner strength and work through setbacks as an entrepreneur Learn more about Brandon’s business at retavo.io -
Bitewell calls itself the world’s first digital food pharmacy. After a super-successful ride in the elevator and showdown in the boardroom on “Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch,” co-founder Sam Citro sat down to discuss the origins of the app and her strategy for securing life-changing funding.
Listen to learn:
The value of relationships and connections that come with the right investors The challenges of entering the food industry Strategies for engaging users, including incentivizing customers with free food offers How to develop a subscription model The power of potential collaborations with other companies, including bundling opportunities The ROI of investing in food as a means to improve overall health and reduce healthcare costs Learn more at bitewell.com -
After scoring a deal on "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch," the founders of Smoodi (the world's first robotic self-cleaning smoothie machine) sat down to discuss their pitching and business success strategies. Listen and discover how these two friends built a business that has generated $1.7 million in sales. Plus, they explain how they were able to navigate the quick turns that negotiations can take in the "Elevator Pitch" boardroom, and share their advice for anyone who is trying to fund their dream business. From ideation to marketing to good old-fashioned hard work, these two entrepreneurs share a lot you can learn from.
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Instagram and TikTok: @getsmoodi
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Learn the words that no investor wants to hear on the latest episode of "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch."
This season on Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch, we've witnessed a steady stream of contestants who dream of making it to the top floor. All they need to do? Nail their 60-second pitch. We've seen countless entrepreneurs earn the chance to enter the boardroom with the chance to seal a life-changing deal or win cash prizes from Amazon to get their business to the next level. Some walk out victorious; some must pick themselves up to fight another day.
In this episode, a new group shows up to try their luck in the elevator. Will they succeed in reaching new heights at the press of a button? Or will they freeze up at the moment of truth? Listen and see what happens on an all-new episode!
Investor Takeaways:
Investors want to put their money into great projects. Give them all the reasons they need to believe in you. Show your passion! Investors want to see that you can fight through adversity. Practice, practice, practice — you'll be happy you can do your pitch in your sleep when the lights and nerves hit. -
In this episode of "Elevator Pitch," our investors are fired up. Can contestants take the heat as they attempt to secure funding for their dream businesses?
Investor Takeaways:
- Seeking investment very early in your business presents challenges to investors.
- You want a focused market — investors don't like a shotgun approach when acquiring customers.
- Don't leave investors guessing about how you see their role in your future operations. - Mostra di più
