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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.
Learn more:
Instagram and TikTok: @getsmoodi
Facebook: Smoodi
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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.
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You never know what is going to happen when big ideas and big money collide.
As we learn in this episode, pitch meetings can be pretty unpredictable. A simple word or phrase can change everything on a dime — sometimes for the best and sometimes for the worst. Our contestants also get a lesson in long-term success from investor Marc Randolph, who has this to say: "Customers shouldn't come and go, they should come and stay. So look for ways to turn your customer base into a community with social media, in-person events or inviting customers to join an advisory board. You will not only gain valuable insights, but you will turn your customers into your no. 1 fans."
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Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Season 10 kicks off with lots of drama, lots of money and one large piece of fruit! Find out which entrepreneurs walk out with a life-changing deal.
Watch as our board of investors is asked for something that no entrepreneur has ever requested, and see why an entrepreneur is called back into the boardroom after being sent down for the first time in show history. Oh, and we should mention that a giant walking pineapple makes an appearance. Watch it all happen — and gain valuable insights on pitching your business — on the exciting season 10 premiere of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch!
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On the new episode of "Elevator Pitch," find out how much investors are willing to bet on first-time founders.
"I love seeing first-time entrepreneurs, but what I love even more is seeing two- and three-time entrepreneurs who have had successful exits!" So says investor Kim Perell on this new episode of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch, where we learn if contestants with a track record of success can find their way into our panel members' hearts (and wallets) faster than first-timers. Although Kim is impressed with a contestant's history of wins, investor Jonathan Huang isn't quite as sold. "Just because you had an exit doesn't mean you were successful," he notes.
This is another episode packed with lessons that anyone hoping to fund their dream business needs to learn. As long-time viewers know, every episode of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch gives contestants the chance to step into an elevator and try to win over investors in just 60 seconds. If they blow it? It's back to the drawing board. But if the pitch goes great, life-changing money is on the table.
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