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Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch

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A weekly pitch show brought to you by Entrepreneur Media. Entrepreneurs have 60 seconds to pitch their business, product and/or idea in an elevator.

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Here's How Investors Can Tell If You Are as Passionate as You Say You Are 30.11.2022 45:42

On this bank-breaking episode of 'Elevator Pitch,' see who gets funding and who gets called out by our investors former NFL-player Brandon Marshall, first CEO of Netflix Marc Randolph and serial entrepreneur Kim Perell. In each episode of the show, entrepreneurs are challenged to step into an elevator and pitch their business on camera to a board of investors in 60 seconds or less. If the investor...

A Pitch That Results in Life-Changing Investment and a Lot of Tears 16.11.2022 46:36

Emotions and investment dollars run hot on the new episode of 'Elevator Pitch.' In each episode, entrepreneurs are challenged to step into an elevator and pitch their business on camera to a board of investors in 60 seconds or less. If the investors like what they hear, the elevator doors open to reveal the boardroom, and contestants have the chance to walk away with life-changing funding, mentors...

Here's the Difference Between a Pitch That Gets $100,000 Investment and One That Gets Zero 09.11.2022 46:49

On the new episode of 'Elevator Pitch' the money is moving! In each episode, entrepreneurs are challenged to step into an elevator and pitch their business on camera to a board of investors in 60 seconds or less. If the investors like what they hear, the elevator doors open to reveal the boardroom, and contestants have the chance to walk away with life-changing funding, mentorship from the smartes...

What Do You Do When an Investor Suddenly Changes the Terms Mid-Deal? 02.11.2022 43:59

Learn the finer points of pitching and deal-making in the new episode of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch. It's episode two of the new season of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch, and the deals are flowing. In each episode, entrepreneurs are challenged to step into an elevator and pitch their business on camera to a board of investors in 60 seconds or less. If the investors like what they hear, the elevator...

Listen to the Pitch That Landed a $175,000 Investment 26.10.2022 49:54

Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch is back, and the money is flowing! Welcome back to an all-new season of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch, the show where entrepreneurs step into an elevator and have just 60 seconds to pitch their business on camera to a board of investors. If the investors like what they hear, the elevator doors open to reveal the boardroom, and contestants have the chance to walk away with...

She Brought a Baby to the Boardroom While Asking for $1 Million. There's No Way That Worked...Right? 15.12.2021 29:56

This week's episode of Elevator Pitch features founders with all sorts of fascinating backgrounds. One entrepreneur claims a 9-figure sale of his last business while another has only been in business for six months. Another entrepreneur has put 12 years into his business and now needs investment. For what he doesn't make quite clear. But perhaps the most interesting background comes from Amy Beckl...

You've Got a Great Invention. Now How Do You Get People to Buy It? 08.12.2021 37:22

This week's episode of Elevator Pitch features a founder with 20 years of experience in her industry...and an entrepreneur who's only 12 years old. The businesses on this episode are just as varied, spanning from fast food and mental health to job placement and fitness. Like most startups, each founder and business have some weaknesses and concerns for our investors: entrepreneur Shaun Neff, angel...

This Is the No. 1 Mistake You Can Make When Pitching Investors 01.12.2021 29:13

This week's episode of Elevator Pitch features pitches from minority founders in the finance, beauty, cannabis and beverage industries. Some of the founders have years of experience with starting ventures and raising funds, while others are pitching in front of cameras for the first time. Regardless of their previous experience, every person in our elevator has to stare down the ticking clock and...

These Founders Started Their Company With a $300 Investment. They've Now Done $1 Million in Profits. 17.11.2021 31:36

This week's episode of Elevator Pitch features female founders from the travel, beauty, and fashion industries. Each pitch offers something new and intriguing: One startup founder claims a valuation upward of $20 million, another boasts $5 million in sales and another uses an "off the cuff" style that she believes provides a more genuine pitch. But will those big numbers and surprising styles be e...

Hear the 60-Second Pitch That Landed a $500,000 Investment 10.11.2021 36:18

On this week's episode of Elevator Pitch, some SBOs are seasoned pros who have already built and sold businesses, while others have yet to complete their first product. But one trait they all share in common, however, is not being shy about having bold asks. More than one startup founder asks for a seven-figure investment from our panel of investors, which includes entrepreneur Shaun Neff, angel i...

Can a Sex-Enhancement Product Score a $100K Deal in 60 Seconds? 03.11.2021 33:36

On this week's episode of Elevator Pitch, our panel of investors watches pitches on a wide range of industries, from sexual wellness to fashion, personal health and technology. While the products are diverse, one thing is the same: it is nerve-wracking to deliver a clear, informative pitch in just 60 seconds. Some use attention-grabbing gimmicks to start their presentation, like talking about poop...

Why Did Our Investors Throw Out 3 Entrepreneurs Mid-Pitch? 27.10.2021 36:07

It’s a new week, so you know what that means: An all NEW Elevator Pitch is here, and you won’t want to miss this week’s exciting episode. While the ascent to our boardroom of investors is high for our four startups, the stakes and tension have never been higher. Watch as entrepreneurs pitching food-waste, children’s education, noise-canceling technology and solar-panel companies race against the c...

My Name Is ... 20.10.2021 34:15

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'Imagine If Jimi Hendrix and Beethoven Got Together for an Epic Jam' 09.12.2020 20:05

This episode of our weekly pitch show features guitarists, dentists and deals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan's Best Business Ventures 02.12.2020 22:10

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'Is Ryan Reynolds One of Our Co-Founders?' 18.11.2020 18:40

Will anyone earn an investment for their business on this episode of our weekly pitch show? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'This Has Never Happened in the History of Elevator Pitch' 11.11.2020 18:31

This female-focused episode of our weekly pitch show features fascinating ideas and investments from successful women in industries like mental wellness, medicine and fashion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Never Say That Again!' 04.11.2020 21:40

On this weekly pitch show, we see companies in a wide array of industries, six-figure offers and a cringey tagline from one of the judges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Does It Feel to Make a Million-Dollar Deal? 28.10.2020 18:36

The third episode of season six features all minority-owned businesses in the cannabis, clothing and esports industries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Be Honest, Were You Insulted by That Offer?' 21.10.2020 20:26

This 'Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch' episode features engaged co-founders, cannabis products and a $1 million ask. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Could You Build With Another $500,000? 14.10.2020 15:55

The premiere episode of our weekly pitch show's sixth season begins with space-saving gardens, a healthcare startup and, that's right, a multi-million dollar sexual wellness company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'You're Going to Get Told 'No' 10,000 Times' 29.12.2019 24:16

This episode of our weekly pitch show begins with a tense exchange between one entrepreneur and our investors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'You've Gotta Listen to Him Because of the Suit' 24.12.2019 24:33

This episode of our weekly show starts with a strong pitch and a serious ask. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'You've Got 3 Seconds to Choose' 18.12.2019 20:30

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'Don't Stop, Come On Dude!' 11.12.2019 24:16

The ticking clock can throw off even the most courageous entrepreneurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices