Elevator Pitch | A Life-Changing Investment and a Lot of Tears
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.
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No Drama Office | Too Many Video Calls
"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.)"
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Elevator Pitch | The Difference Between Getting $100k and $0
"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"
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No Drama Office | Performance Review Battle Royale
"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.)"
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Elevator Pitch | An Investor Suddenly Changed the Terms Mid-Deal?
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.
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No Drama Office | Toxic Office PTSD
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!
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Elevator Pitch | How Five Entrepreneurs Pitched Their Businesses
"Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch is back! Season 8 kicks off with entrepreneurs building intergenerational wealth through hat sales, building bodies back with foam roller water bottles, and building a new way to co-own vacation homes.
Plus, see which pitches perk the interest of our board of investors:
- Marc Randolph, co-founder and first CEO of Netflix, master of scaling
- Kim Perell, CEO of 100.co, marketing expert
- Nicole Walters, CEO of Inherit Learning Company, speaker and influencer
Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch is 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 brand-defining moment."
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No Drama Office | Not Here to Make Friends
"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.)"
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Netflix's First DVD Was What?!
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.
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"I Haven't Ticked All the Boxes Yet" Hilary Duff Interview - Entrepreneur
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.
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She Brought a Baby to the Boardroom While Asking for $1 Million. There's No Way That Worked...Right?
"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 Beckley of Proov (a tech company that monitors women's hormone levels to optimize fertility), who appeared on the first season of Elevator Pitch.
In her first Elevator Pitch appearance, Beckley failed to earn a deal because her business idea was too new and deemed too risky. Years later, she returned with proof of concept in the form of two small children. Will the kids help bolster her pitch or distract our investors?"
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You've Got a Great Invention. Now How Do You Get People to Buy It?
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?
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This Is the No. 1 Mistake You Can Make When Pitching Investors
"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."
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These Founders Started Their Company With a $300 Investment. They've Now Done $1 Million in Profits
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.
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Netflix's First DVD Was What?!
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.
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Watch the 60-Second Pitch That Landed a $500,000 Investment
"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."
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Can a Sex-Enhancement Product Score a $100K Deal in 60 Secs?
"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."
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Why Did Our Investors Throw Out 3 Entrepreneurs Mid-Pitch?
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
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My Name Is ...'
"What would you do if you flubbed your introduction during a high-stakes pitch?
Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch invites ambitious entrepreneurs to step into the Entrepreneur Elevator, then gives them 60 seconds to pique the judges’ interest. It’s a high-pressure, fast-paced environment in which startup founders need to race the clock while maintaining their composure to make a clear, deliberate pitch that covers at least three essential components:
Defining the company
Making the request
Specifying what the investment money will be used for
The investors watch the pitch through a video livestream while the elevator ascends to the boardroom floor. Once the 60 seconds are up, the group votes on whether to open the doors or send the founder back down and pass on investing."
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Spirit of Adventure - Jove Meyer & Dave Horesh
The spirit of adventure can drive you to do big things. Hear from event planner & designer Jove Meyer and Dave Horesh of Oxford Pennant as they discuss entrepreneurship and how travel has bettered their businesses. #MakeYourConnection Presented by CitiBank & American Airlines. Learn more here: https://entm.ag/makeyourconnection
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Inspiration Everywhere - David Choi & Natalie Ebel
Inspiration can hit you anywhere. Hear from entrepreneurs David Choi of Seoul Taco and Natalie Ebel of Backdrop as they discuss the connections they’ve made and inspirations they’ve stumbled upon on their journeys to success. #MakeYourConnection Presented by CitiBank & American Airlines. Learn more here: https://entm.ag/makeyourconnection
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How to Keep Your Teams Connected
Nicole Walters, CEO & Founder of Inherit Learning Company, chats with Mandy Price, CEO & Co-Founder of Kanarys, about using technology to keep your team on the same page.
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Building Confidence While Building Your Business
Nicole Walters, CEO & Founder of Inherit Learning Company, chats with Nicole Gibbons, Founder & CEO of Clare, about overcoming self-doubt when starting a business.
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Finding The Right People to Power Your Small Business
Nicole Walters, CEO & Founder of Inherit Learning Company, chats with Jonathan Morris, Founder of Fort Worth Barber Shop, about finding the right employees to embrace the culture of your brand.
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Soledad O'Brien: Find Opportunity in Failure
Documentarian and entrepreneur Soledad O’Brien on dealing with the unexpected.
As a news reporter, Soledad O’Brien knows that not everything goes the way you hoped it would. An interview subject bails on you, a story you traveled great distances to investigate doesn’t pan out — every day comes with new and unexpected challenges. Learning to be flexible and to pivot quickly has helped Soledad achieve great success as a reporter, and in life. Reflecting on the time that her show got canceled, Soledad shared her philosophy on moving forward: “You have to pick the pieces out of what you think went well, and cobble those pieces together into the next thing that you want to be doing.” Failure can be disappointing and embarrassing, she says, but you can’t dwell on it. “Find the opportunity you can pluck from that experience, and run with it.” Learn more at soledadobrienproductions.com.
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