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Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch

by Entrepreneur Media · English · Business

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.

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 28 min
Latest: 17 Dec 2025
Language: English

Latest episode

17 Dec 2025 · 31 min

60 Seconds to Make Millions: Who Will Nail the Season Finale?

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 eyewear and even deodorant with a scientific twist, this episode proves no product is too small — or too bold — for the boardroom. Who will win over the investors, and who will get sent back down?…

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S13 · E7 · 10 Dec 2025 · 32 min
Nearly Perfect Pitch Still Gets Rejected – What Went Wrong?
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S13 · E6 · 3 Dec 2025 · 33 min
From Canned Mimosas to VR Learning: Three Bold Pitches, High-Stakes Decisions
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: Investors want proof you can scale sustainably, not just chase attention. Real growth, not excuses: Traction, numbers, and execution matter as much as vision. If you’re preparing to raise capital or refine…
19 Nov 2025 · 30 min
Can This Cheeky Fashion Brand Impress Our Investors?
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 entrepreneurs battle the clock and each other while pitching life-changing ideas — from cheeky fashion to next-level pet hydration. With only 60 seconds to impress, every word, number and bit of energy counts.…
S13 · E4 · 12 Nov 2025 · 30 min
How Much Is a 30 Million View TikTok Business Really Worth?
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 story: "I invented this out of my hospital bed after a double mastectomy—it's my soul's purpose to spread joy to women." But will her passion translate into investment? The investors don't pull…
S13 · E3 · 5 Nov 2025 · 32 min
What NOT to Do: 3 Entrepreneurs Face Tough Investors
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 a business-boosting deal. You never know who will rise to the top or sink to the bottom on Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S13 · E2 · 29 Oct 2025 · 32 min
Is This Twist on a Classic Sandwich a Million-Dollar Idea?
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 when millions are at stake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S13 · E1 · 22 Oct 2025 · 34 min
Investors Stunned by Simple Greeting Card Twist
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 when Dhani Jones exclaims, "You're dead in the water!"? Will 90% margins convince Kim Perell, or are the founders asking for too much? Can a contestant recover when Jon Bier says the words no one…
S12 · E8 · 11 Dec 2024 · 23 min
Will Investors Bite on a Pizza Wallet? Find Out on the Wild Season Finale of Elevator Pitch.
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 immense value your idea holds, your elevator pitch could unlock a world of funding and mentorship. Catch the finale of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch here and check out previous episodes from Season 12.…
S12 · E7 · 4 Dec 2024 · 22 min
This Investor’s Offer Left Our Contestant Speechless
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 deal. What else do our investors listen for? As Marc Randolph, co-founder of Netflix and an Elevator Pitch investor put it, "when you're making your pitch, I want you to tell it, not sell it. Sure,…
S12 · E6 · 20 Nov 2024 · 23 min
A Near-Tragedy Spurred This Dad Into Action
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 demand and the growth potential of your product. If you can demonstrate a path from niche to mainstream, that's how you get our attention. Show us that you've done the homework." Find out who wins big…
S12 · E5 · 13 Nov 2024 · 22 min
This Entrepreneur Turned a Bad Experience into $5M+ in Sales
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 founders representing three innovative companies in industries ranging from apparel to health to tech. "I started my VC career by investing in women entrepreneurs," notes investor Pocket Sun,…
S12 · E4 · 6 Nov 2024 · 26 min
The Greatest Business Pitch Fumble and Recovery Ever Heard
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 recovery results in funding on this new episode of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S12 · E3 · 30 Oct 2024 · 22 min
With Dueling $100K Offers From Investors, How Do You Know Who to Choose?
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 Kim Perell. "Don't just tell me how many units sold — how much does your product cost? How much revenue have you brought in?" Who scores and who misses their shot on the new episode of Entrepreneur…
S12 · E2 · 23 Oct 2024 · 22 min
Did This Entrepreneur Find the Holy Grail for Burning Fat?
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. Hear who wows the board members and gets their shot at winning a life-changing investment — and who gets sent back down with nothing but a valuable lesson on the importance of preparation. Learn…
S12 · E1 · 16 Oct 2024 · 22 min
From Caffeine Pouches, to a Holographic Zoo, Will Our Investors Make a Deal?
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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S11 · E8 · 21 Aug 2024 · 27 min
Profitability is a Tell-Tale Sign That Your Business Idea Is a Winner
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…
S11 · E7 · 14 Aug 2024 · 30 min
One Word That Makes Investors Want to Hear More
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…
S11 · E6 · 7 Aug 2024 · 28 min
You'll Wish You Dreamed Up These Ideas
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…
S11 · E5 · 31 Jul 2024 · 31 min
The Secret Sauce For The Perfect Business Pitch
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 episode of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch. Learn more about…
S11 · E4 · 24 Jul 2024 · 26 min
The Magic Formula For Grabbing An Investor's Attention
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…
S11 · E3 · 17 Jul 2024 · 28 min
Hear The Head-Spinning Pitch That Left Investors Stunned
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S11 · E2 · 10 Jul 2024 · 32 min
Investors Told Her No, Then Gave Her $10K. What Just Happened?
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…
S11 · E1 · 26 Jun 2024 · 31 min
Our Board Invested Over $250K on Crazy New Food Biz Pitches
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…
2 Feb 2024 · 25 min
The Post-Pitch Podcast: Why Investors Are Eating Up This Condiment Company Founder's Pitch
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26 Jan 2024 · 20 min
The Post-Pitch Podcast: Simplifying Your Complex Idea for Investors
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S10 · E8 · 13 Dec 2023 · 35 min
Who Wins Big on the High-Stakes Season Finale of 'Elevator Pitch'?
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7 Dec 2023 · 30 min
The Post-Pitch Podcast: Innovative Lipstick Design Wins $10K Investment
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…
S10 · E7 · 6 Dec 2023 · 28 min
What Should You Value More — An Investor's Money or Their Experience?
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…
4 Dec 2023 · 12 min
The Post-Pitch Podcast: This 19-Year-Old College Student's Invention Landed a $10,000 Investment
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…

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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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Publisher: Entrepreneur Media
Language: English
Category: Business
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 28 min
Latest episode: 17 Dec 2025
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