Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch

The season finale of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch may be the most explosive episode yet — packed with bold ideas, big valuations and real-time investor drama you won’t believe.   With only 60 seconds to pitch, founders face powerhouse investors Kim Perell, Jon Bier and Dhani Jones in a high-stakes showdown where clarity, confidence and focus make or break the deal.   From gourmet spices to next-gen...

Watch this new episode to see founders get grilled on valuation, market size and focus — and to pick up powerful, real-world pitching lessons you can use with any investor: Lead with clarity, always know your ask, defend your market and be ready to adapt in the room. The drama is real, the feedback is raw, and the insights are priceless — don't miss this episode of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch. Lea...

The latest episode of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch offers a front-row seat to that answer. In just 60 seconds, founders present to Kim Perell, Jonathan Hung, and Laura Chau—then face direct, unfiltered feedback on clarity, focus, growth, and discipline. Key themes from this episode: Perfecting the pitch: A compelling story isn’t enough if the delivery falls short. Fundamentals over vanity: Investor...

Season 13 of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch is back and delivering major fireworks as three powerhouse investors — Kim Perell, Jon Bier and Dhani Jones — turn up the heat in the boardroom. From unexpected twists to bold brands and real-time mentor moments, this week's show is a rocket ride through big dreams, high stakes and business lessons you can't afford to miss. Watch in real-time as entrepreneu...

Can you sell your business in 60 seconds? In this episode of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch, three top investors—Kim Perell, Laura Cho, and Jonathan Hung—hear pitches from entrepreneurs with everything on the line. From a viral TikTok business with over 30 million views to groundbreaking tech platforms, each founder has just one minute to make their case. One entrepreneur shares her deeply personal s...

In order for a pitch to succeed, it needs to pack in a lot of information in 60 seconds: the problem the business solves, its valuation and traction, who the founders are, and what the ask is. What shouldn't be included in a pitch? An insult to the investors you're pitching, as one contestant team quickly learns. Listen now to find out if anyone is able to ace their elevator exam and walk out with...

Watch entrepreneurs battle for massive investments from three powerhouse judges: Kim Perell (CEO of 100.co), ex-NFL star Dhani Jones, and PR mogul Jon Bier. This episode delivers shocking rejections, instant YES deals, and the exact pitch strategies that win over investors. Whether you're building your own business or just love high-stakes drama, you'll learn what separates winners from losers whe...

Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch returns for season 13 and for our contestants the stakes are higher than ever. Entrepreneurs have just 60 seconds to pitch to our board of investors: Kim Perell (CEO of 100.co, serial entrepreneur and investor) Dhani Jones (former NFL player and serial entrepreneur), and Jon Bier (founder, Jack Taylor PR). One wrong move, and it's game over! How will a contestant react...

We’re down to the wire! Season 12 of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch ends in an epic finale with passionate founders facing a high-stakes challenge, convincing our panel of investors why their business deserves a game-changing investment - all in 60 seconds or less! Nerves are guaranteed to run high, but don't forget - investors are people too! If you can spark their curiosity and show them the immens...

Completing your pitch in 60 seconds is no easy task — but sealing a deal can be even harder. On Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch, our board of investors has all kinds of questions for contestants, digging into their costs, marketing strategies and sales traction (or lack thereof). On this show, you have to know your numbers — and be able to think fast — if you want to make it out with a life-changing d...

Sam Weitzman’s harrowing experience led to the creation of a groundbreaking safety device and software platform. How groundbreaking is it? This episode of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch as investors throwing out some of the biggest dollar figures we’ve seen on the show. What else does Sam do right? Consider investor Dhani Jones’ advice to all potential contestants: "Know your target audience, the dem...

On this women-focused episode of "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch," contestants compete to earn life-changing money from elite investors. Across the globe, a new wave of leadership is emerging — 49% percent of startups are founded by bold and resilient women driven to make a significant impact on the world. On this episode of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch, our board of investors hears pitches from women...

Time and time again, we see people lock up and stumble as their precious 60 seconds tick away. But never have we heard of a contestant pull themself out of a gut-wrenching spiral and recover like a rockstar like we do in the episode. "That was one of the best fumble and recoveries I've ever seen," exclaims investor Marc Randolph, co-founder and first CEO of Netflix. Hear if their impressive recove...

On this week’s drama packed episode, some entrepreneurs land dream funding offers while some walk away empty-handed. The difference maker? Preparation, preparation and more preparation. Entrepreneurs who panic and omit critical information from their pitches seldom make it past the elevator doors, no matter how good an idea may seem. "You need to answer the big questions with your pitch," notes Ki...

Welcome to Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch, the heart-racing show in which contestants looking to uplift their lives must convince our board of elite investors that their dreams are worth making a reality — in only 60 seconds. In this episode, app makers, gaming founders and health entrepreneurs all step inside our elevator and pitch their companies as a countdown clock ticks away their precious time....

On the season 12 premiere of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch, contestants hoping to transform their businesses and lives must convince a panel of elite investors that their dreams are worth making a reality. And they only have 60 seconds to do it. This season, the stakes are higher, and the deals are bigger — investors are ready to throw down to get their piece of the next world-changing idea. Learn m...

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 wastin...

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...

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 i...

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. An...

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 compe...

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! S...

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 componen...

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...

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...