Episodes
On this episode of 'Elevator Pitch,' one entrepreneur literally moves our board of investors. 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 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 smartest minds in business and a personal and...
Published 12/14/22
Our investors think there's something fishy about her concept on the new episode of 'Elevator Pitch.' 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 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 smartest minds in business and a personal and...
Published 12/07/22
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 investors like what they hear, the elevator doors open to reveal the boardroom, and contestants have...
Published 11/30/22
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, mentorship from the smartest minds in business and a personal and brand-defining moment. Watch a new...
Published 11/16/22
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 smartest minds in business and a personal and brand-defining moment.
Published 11/09/22
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 doors open to reveal the boardroom, and contestants have the chance to walk away with...
Published 11/02/22
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 life-changing funding, mentorship from the smartest minds in business and a personal and...
Published 10/26/22
This week's episode of Elevator Pitch 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 Beckley of Proov (a tech company that monitors women's hormone levels to optimize fertility), who appeared on the first season of Elevator Pitch. 
Published 12/15/21
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 investor Kim Perell and Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph. 
Published 12/08/21
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 battle their nerves to deliver a succinct and compelling 60-second pitch. 
Published 12/01/21
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 enough to overcome their companies' weak points, like an overcrowded marketplace or an untested...
Published 11/17/21
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 investor Kim Perrell and Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph.
Published 11/10/21
Our panel of investors hear 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 pooping their pants as a way to start a conversation about IBS. Others use a cliffhanger at the end of the pitch, hoping to draw the investors'...
Published 11/03/21
Watch as entrepreneurs pitching food-waste, children’s education, noise-canceling technology and solar-panel companies race against the clock to impress our three investors. Who is able to strike a deal, and whose business proposal is declared a “waste of time” by our judges? This episode is powered by ASU's Innovation Open, an annual competition for the world’s top collegiate tech ventures. Each startup you'll see on this episode is a previous Innovation Open winner.  Learn more at ASU.io
Published 10/27/21
What would you do if you flubbed your introduction during a high-stakes pitch?
Published 10/20/21
This episode of our weekly pitch show features guitarists, dentists and deals.
Published 12/09/20
This week's episode of our pitch show only features entrepreneurs from the great state of Michigan.
Published 12/02/20
Will anyone earn an investment for their business on this episode of our weekly pitch show?
Published 11/18/20
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.
Published 11/11/20
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.
Published 11/04/20
The third episode of season six features all minority-owned businesses in the cannabis, clothing and esports industries.
Published 10/28/20
This 'Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch' episode features engaged co-founders, cannabis products and a $1 million ask.
Published 10/21/20
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.
Published 10/14/20
This episode of our weekly pitch show begins with a tense exchange between one entrepreneur and our investors.
Published 12/29/19
This episode of our weekly show starts with a strong pitch and a serious ask.
Published 12/24/19