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"The premiere episode of Season 9 kicks off with big ideas and big money. An athletic apparel company, a new hangover remedy, and a way to level-up your golf game are all in the mix for real financial investments. Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch is a thrilling and dynamic television show that brings together aspiring entrepreneurs and a panel of seasoned investors looking for the next big thing. The premise is simple: Entrepreneurs step into an elevator and have just 60 seconds to pitch their business to a camera. On the other side of that camera is our board of investors. If they like what they hear, the elevator doors open and a round of high-intensity negotiating begins. If they don't? The elevator gets sent back to the ground floor with no deal. It's simple, it's intense, it's Elevator Pitch."

"The Blank Edition campaign has become part of the Lebanese zeitgeist. In 2019, the political system in Lebanon was in disarray. Politicians couldn't form a functioning government, and they used the newspaper to make excuses and play the blame game. To deliver a message about the public's frustration with inaction, ad agency Impact BBDO created a brilliant campaign for the independent newspaper An Nahar. ""We printed a completely blank edition of the paper,"" explains BBDO creative director Tres Colacion. ""The concept was to illustrate that literally nothing was being done."" The blank paper sold out on multiple print runs. Citizens even used the blank pages to write their own headlines urging politicians to take action. The campaign won numerous honors from the advertising community, including thirteen awards at Cannes Lions. But Colacion says its human impact is what really leaves him humbled. ""The other day, someone told me they used our campaign as a reference for something they were working on, which was incredible,"" says Colacion. ""To have people take something you did and influence what they are doing? There's no award that can mean as much as that."""

"For the seasonal finale of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch, we saved the most intense negotiation for last. Without giving away too many details, one entrepreneur gets the biggest offer in show history — but it comes with a catch. You'll have to watch to see what happens. A quick review of the rules before we get into the details on this episode rundown: Each week on our 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 brand-defining moment."

"Award-winning Executive Creative Director Ali Bati handles a number of diverse ad campaign initiatives, from getting more people to sign up for an art school to helping preserve biodiversity on the planet. But he always begins his process the same way: ""The key is to find the human truth,"" he explains to Entrepreneur magazine Editor in Chief Jason Feifer. ""The dynamics of the market can be different around the world, but essentially we have more in common than we think."" Bati talks about how a drawing school ad turned into an insanely viral meme about Game of Thrones. Recently, the World Wildlife Federation challenged Bati to come up with a campaign that called attention to animals on the edge of extinction. But rather than focusing on cute and cuddly creatures, the campaign took a different approach. They depicted how scary a world without sharks, scorpions, and the like would be. ""For a campaign to be engaging, it needs to have tension so people care about it more,"" Bati explains. ""When you look at it, it ignites a reaction or emotion. And that's what we were aiming for."""

"Sometimes a pitch moves investors to tears, and sometimes it moves them to dance. This episode of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch has all the feels. Each week on our 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 brand-defining moment."

"On this episode of ""America's Favorite Mom and Pop Shops,"" we take a spin around the Windy City with the founder of Bobby's Bike Hike. What does it take to build a meaningful business that lasts? That's the question we're exploring on Entrepreneur's new series America's Favorite Mom and Pop Shops. We teamed up with Walmart Business to step inside the stores of passionate entrepreneurs to learn how they run shops that fulfill their personal and financial goals and bolster the communities around them. We traveled to Chicago, Illinois to visit business owner Jeremy Lewno who was faced with a decision many founders of growing companies face: Is it better to cling tightly to what worked before or is it better to reinvent their business and themselves to unlock their full potential? Jeremy is the founder of Bobby's Bike Hike, the longest-running city bike tour operator in the country. As I learned over the course of our conversation, Jeremy found the courage to boldly slam the brakes on a business that was working just fine and change gears to take things to the next level."

See if our investors think there's something fishy about her concept on the new episode of 'Elevator Pitch.' You never know who will walk (or swim) through the doors of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch. Check out episode six for some true surprises!

"How do you build a business that stands out but welcomes people in? How do you make money without doing things just for the money? These are the kinds of questions we're hoping to answer with Entrepreneur's new series ""America's Favorite Mom and Pop Shops"", where we teamed up with Walmart Business to visit community-minded entrepreneurs across the country to learn what it takes to build meaningful businesses that last. For this episode, we went to Caldwell, Idaho, where Krista and Heath Albers left their old life behind to build a business their way. It's called Bond and Bevel, and it is a coffee shop and also a leather shop where everything is handmade and nothing is compromised, even if it costs them money."

On this bank-breaking episode of 'Elevator Pitch,' see who gets funding and who gets called out. Sheena Jongeneel spends 60 seconds selling her stylish children's fashion recycling company Stylette. James Curly sells the importance of data-driven exercise with Tyger Mat. Max Gomez breathes some fresh air into mental fitness with Breathwrk. Kevin Swanson wants to protect your neck with the X Collar and Katie Kaps wants to get you high naturally with Higher Dose. Tune in and see who makes it to the top floor.

"Jason Bunce Turned $2000 Into Two Thriving Barber Shops. With ""America's Favorite Mom and Pop Shops,"" Entrepreneur magazine has teamed up with Walmart Business to go on a nationwide trip to meet these mom and pop entrepreneurs to learn what it takes to build meaningful businesses that last. Our first stop is New Haven, Connecticut, home of prestigious universities, world-famous pizza and the rocking world of Skull & Combs. It is a barbershop, but it's so much more. Founder Jason Bunce started with just $2,000 in his pocket and no idea how to start a business. But with grit and determination, he built not just two thriving locations, but an incredible community. The motto of Skull & Combs is ""Friends made, hair slayed."" "

In this episode, NFL great Brandon Marshall brings a whole new level of competitiveness between the investors. See who scores a deal and who gets benched as entrepreneurs take their shot at business greatness.

"Video chat fatigue is real. But even realer? Feral video chat syndrome. This is a condition where formerly normal people become so accustomed to communicating through a little window on their computer screen that they are no longer able to make eye contact or make sense in person. Oh, and also they are unable to wear pants. Sponsored by Canon Working in an office can be crazy — but it doesn't have to be! In this new comedy series, watch as people learn to navigate the twists and turns that come with the nationwide return to the workplace. Commuting, in-person meetings, breakroom small talk...we're all a little out of practice, but with a little time and understanding, we'll all get back to normal. (Meaning not just wearing work clothes from the waist up.)"

"They say to dress for the job you want. So why did one contestant show up without a shirt? Watch to see if going a little risque was worth the risk, and take in the lessons of other pitches on an episode that scored the most deals in show history. If you think you have what it takes to be on Elevator Pitch, go to https://www.entrepreneur.com"

"When the boss announces it is time for annual performance reviews, it is time to get your act together. And time to sabotage the people sitting next to you so that you shine. How do you prevent review season from turning your office into a toxic tornado? Watch and find out. Sponsored by Canon Working in an office can be crazy — but it doesn't have to be! In this new comedy series, watch as people learn to navigate the twists and turns that come with the nationwide return to the workplace. Commuting, in-person meetings, breakroom small talk...we're all a little out of practice, but with a little time and understanding, we'll all get back to normal. (Meaning not just wearing work clothes from the waist up.)"

If you’ve ever come really close to victory, only to have the rug pulled out from under your feet, you know the pain that one contest in this episode went through. Watch and find out the not-so-magic words that turned a sure thing into a big letdown. 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 life-changing funding, mentorship from the smartest minds in business and a personal and brand-defining moment.

A dark cloud of doom seems to have followed you all the way from that cruddy job to your new desk. You finally got up the nerve and confidence to leave a terrible work environment behind and start fresh with a new job. Congrats! But a dark cloud of doom seems to have followed you all the way from that cruddy job to your new desk. Ugh. What's up with that? Toxic Office PTSD is a real thing. It can be harder than you think to shake off bad experiences with jerky bosses and cutthroat cultures. Micromanaging psychos or belittling coworkers can leave a lasting mark on your psyche, but give yourself a little time in your new position and those dark clouds will eventually clear. Just not too much time. We don't pay you to sit around and learn to feel good about yourself, we pay you to work! Kidding, we're kidding. Remember: work doesn't have to be crazy!

"Whether you're just returning from a home office where reality TV made up most of your social interactions, or you've been back in person for a while - it's clear that corporate culture as we knew it has changed...a LOT. Change can be scary, but before you freak out - this may help. As this hilarious new series shows, you can actually work in a No Drama Office. Just remember, we're all on the same team, searching for a healthy work-life balance in a space free of our co-workers' creepy dolls. Sponsored by Canon Working in an office can be crazy — but it doesn't have to be! In this new comedy series, watch as people learn to navigate the twists and turns that come with the nationwide return to the workplace. Commuting, in-person meetings, breakroom small talk...we're all a little out of practice, but with a little time and understanding, we'll all get back to normal. (Meaning not just wearing work clothes from the waist up.)"

Do you never feel successful enough? Actor and Chief Creative Officer of Below 60 Hilary Duff is in that spot, despite all her career triumphs. Hilary sits down with Executive Editor Brittany Robins to chat about what motivates her, career pivots, and why she loves her new role with Below 60 - 100% natural home fragrances inspired by the pristine air below the 60th parallel.

In 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. For example, how does a brick-and-mortar fitness class intend to deal with the long-reaching effects of Covid? Which business partner in the mom-and-daughter nail-care team holds more weight? The first entrepreneur in the elevator faces an even simpler question: Who is his customer? While his patented french fry-holder makes it easier for customers at a fast-food restaurant to eat on the go, he's not actually selling to a McDonald's eater. He needs to sell to McDonald's management and other fast-food chains, which have different incentives and emphases than their customers. Will he satisfy the investors' concerns and have them bite on his invention?

"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. What happens if they stumble over a rehearsed sentence or lose their train of thought? Will they be able to get back on track and impress our investors — serial entrepreneur Dre London, angel investor Kim Perell and Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph — or will they completely fall apart under the pressure. Watch the full episode to see who manages to pass the first stress test and get into the investment room."

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 product? Our investors for this episode — serial entrepreneur Dre London, angel investor Kim Perrell and Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph — put this group of entrepreneurs through the paces to determine which business will likely be printing money, and which will likely be a money pit. Watch the full episode to find out who wins an investment ... and who gets sent packing.

Marc Randolph, Co-Founder and first CEO of Netflix, tells the story about the first DVD sent by mail in honor of this week's final DVD being shipped out. The end of an era - Netflix will now cease shipping DVDs, bringing to an end a service it offered years before it became the streaming giant it is today.

"On this week's episode of Elevator Pitch, the pitchers come from a wide variety of backgrounds and industries. Some 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. None of the pitching entrepreneurs manage to get that million-dollar number. However, one gets halfway there. Watch the full episode to find out which business swayed one investor to put in $500,000, which opportunity had our judges competing against one another with six-figure offers, and which pitch left them totally unmoved."

"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 pooping their pants as a way to start a conversation about irritable bowel syndrome. Others use a cliffhanger at the end of the pitch, hoping to draw the investors' attention. Some of those tactics work on our board, which includes Inherent Learning CEO Nicole Walters, angel investor Kim Perrell and Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph. Other tactics? Not so much. Learn what to do from the entrepreneurs who get through our elevator doors, and what not to do from those who get denied."

Don't miss a tense, new Elevator Pitch episode -- watch now! 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 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