Pitch Please: Recent Episodes
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Take a seat at the table as previously closed conversations between investors and entrepreneurs are opened to the public. Understand how startups pitch their companies, how venture capitalists ask their questions and then stay as the hosts of the show unpack the conversation. Listen in as venture capitalists analyze the companies and then decide at the end whether YOU would invest or not. See what it takes to get to YES!
Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital.
Ep #100 - VAE is a pocket-sized caffeine spray designed to give you instant energy whenever you need it. Simply spray it on your tongue or energize your drink!
On this episode, we are joined by the Founder and CEO of Vae Labs, Orri Bogdan. VAE was designed for those times when coffee just isn’t convenient or available. No sugars, no calories, just energy. VAE is infused with a proprietary MatchaBrew™ blend that uses the key ingredients found in matcha green tea. Studies have shown that small caffeine boosts are not only healthier, but the best way to keep you alert and focused throughout the day.
In this episode, we go through the highs and lows of building an early stage business. Orri shares his challenges and wins, from selling tons of product, the bottles bursting, almost giving up and then an opportunity popping up that the team took full advantage of. Learn more and join the waitlist to order your Vae at vaelabs.com.
Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.
You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.
Ep #099 - Vantage Sports is private coaching and recruiting advice from current college athletes.
On this episode we are joined by the Founder of Vantage Sports, Patrick Johnson. Vantage is a marketplace that connects college athletes to paid opportunities in private coaching of youth and high school athletes. They are taking a radically different approach to NIL by connecting college athletes to the $15B Youth Sports industry. Elevate your game by training with a current college athlete. Learn more at vantagesports.com.
Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.
You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.
Ep #098 - FabuLingua is science-backed Spanish learning for kids through stories and a fun mobile game.
On this episode we are joined by the Founders of FabuLingua, Mark Begert and Leslie Omaña Begert. FabuLingua wants to make learning a new language more fun and accessible for children so that future generations grow up to be more open-minded, empathetic, culturally aware and better prepared to lead in an increasingly globalized world. FabuLingua teaches children Spanish based on the break-thru language acquisition science known as ‘Comprehensible Input’. FabuLingua is a beautiful language-learning app for kids based on the latest advancements in the science of second language acquisition. They combine these educational and scientific insights with mobile gaming to teach your child Spanish (and other languages coming soon!) in a way that is fun, interactive, comprehensible and compelling. FabuLingua is designed for children 2-10 years old. Imagine if while your kids are playing a mobile game, they could also be learning a new language. Learn more at fabulingua.com
Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.
You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.
Ep #097 - Exovolar is empowering humans and robots to re-imagine what is possible in the sky.
On this episode we are joined by the Co-founder and CTO of Exovolar, Andrea Giannini. Exovolar believes flying people and robots will be commonplace in the future. Imagine what we could do if we had the superpower of flight. Until this point, humans were constrained by gravity. Exovolar is unlocking our ability to design and perform beyond imagination. Join the Exovolar flight club waitlist and learn more at exovolar.com
Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.
You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.
Ep #096 - Captis empowers gaming creators with the tools and social foundations to grow, be discovered and easily establish and join communities.
On this episode we are joined by the Founder and CEO of Captis, Joe Slack. Captis is for every single person that is, will or wants to enter the gaming market to consume or create content. Captis removes all barriers from becoming interested in gaming to becoming a part of gaming. They connect the entire gaming universe in one place for people to easily browse and understand gaming and its communities, welcoming in an entirely new generation of gamers. When something important happens it's as simple as taking your phone out, pressing capture and hitting send to share to billions of people and friends. Learn more and join the beta at captis.app.
Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.
You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.
Ep #095 - HotelsByDay provides hourly daytime spaces with all the amenities of an elegant hotel: you can relax, recharge & be productive anywhere.
On this episode, we are joined by the Founder of HotelsByDay, Yannis Moati. HotelsByDay adds flexibility to peoples’ schedules and generates extra revenue for hotels via rooms that would otherwise sit empty during the day. HotelsByDay’s mission is to offer memorable lodging experiences through a convenient, on-demand booking process. Visit hotelsbyday.com and use code DRAPERHOUSE10 to receive a 10% discount on your next booking.
Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.
You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.
Ep #094 - Hover City is the world's first flying modular and sustainable living unit
On this episode we are joined by the Founder of Hover City, Rawad Zaki. Cities are built around primitive infrastructure. With +7 billion people living in cities by 2050, governments are struggling to manage the dramatic increase in population, pollution, natural disasters and virus outbreaks. HOVER HAUS™ is a patent pending flying, modular and sustainable living unit. It can instantly assemble with other units into an off-grid building then disassemble leaving no carbon footprint behind. Their team aims to revolutionize the definition of cities. They want to design cities around communities rather than locations. They want it to be in harmony with nature, and nature is always in constant movement. By eliminating the need for complicated infrastructures, our cities can become agile, sustainable and adapt to demographic and economic changes. Learn more at hover-city.com.
Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.
You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.
Ep #093 - Patientory is changing healthcare from the ground up by building a healthier future for all by becoming the home of patient data.
On this episode we are joined by the Founder of Patientory, Chrissa McFarlane. Patientory is empowering people to take charge of their own health. They’re revolutionizing the way healthcare stakeholders and patients interact and gain access to information, cutting out all layers and processes that currently are stumbling blocks in care coordination. Their mission is to empower people with actionable data-driven insights for improved health outcomes and well-being. Learn more at patientory.com.
Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.
You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.
Ep #092 - Join our General Partners and Founders of DSH Accelerator, Katie Russel and Daniel Wiegand as they unpack the top 3 learnings they’ve had from 2023 investing as Emerging Managers.
Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.
You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.
Ep #091 - Compare prices from real bills and save money with Clearity.
On this episode we are joined by the Founder of Clearity, Shankur Arul. Clearity started in its own efforts to take care of their families and they quickly realized that this was a problem much larger than them. Families across the United States are financially crippled under rising medical costs, insurance costs, and corporate healthcare. Clearity’s mission is summed up in one word: Transparency. For too long corporate healthcare and large insurance has been operating in the shadows. The only way for the public to hold them accountable is to lock arms together. Clearity is just that, a network of individuals working together to bring transparency and accountability to an industry that should be prioritizing families, not money. Affordable health is the cornerstone of society. They believe every family deserves great healthcare without having to worry about it being a substantial financial burden. Fair healthcare costs help open the door to better education, better families, and better lives. Learn more at clearityhealth.com.
Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.
You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.
Ep #090 - PiggyBack is what the family carpooling experience should be: safe, easy, reliable and flexible.
On this episode we are joined by the Founders of the Piggyback Network, Ismael El-Amin and Donald Scott II. PiggyBack is what carpooling should be: a safer and more flexible social transportation system for families, where the drivers are your fellow reliable parents. More than a simple scheduling app, they use artificial intelligence to coordinate driving routes, and parents can use the system as little or much as they like. PiggyBack creates family support networks and new friendships using a gamified points-based system for members who seek to get a ride, give a ride, or both. Learn more at piggybacknetwork.com.
Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.
Ep #089 - Fox & Robin is a premium athleisure brand addressing two issues. First, athleisure brands are too expensive, and second, there are no ESG-focused athleisure brands.
On this episode, we are joined by the Founder of Fox & Robin, Tommy Flaim. Fox & Robin is a benefit corporation. This means they legally exist to optimize for a triple bottom line - financial, social, and environmental. Nearly all other activewear brands are C Corps and, consequently, are legally bound to maximize profits for shareholders (often at the expense of our planet and factory workers). They donate 1% of sales to environmental NGOs to help protect our planet and replenish the resources we spend. They strive to provide customers with the highest quality products at reasonable prices. Shop now at foxandrobin.com
Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.
You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.
Ep #088 - H2cryptO Cryptocurrency Exchange will alleviate the anxiety and uncertainties of investing by providing live 24/7/365 support via chat, email and telephone.
On this episode we are joined by the Founders of H2CryptO, George Kushner and Jake Perez. The World’s First Cryptocurrency Exchange that offers Live Support 24/7/365. Getting started is easy and can be even easier. Contact their client support team today if you need help. It’s never been easier to buy and sell cryptocurrency. They’re here to provide education, know-how and support. Clear. Concise. Simple. Cryptocurrency without the complications. Feel safe making transactions. Your privacy is their priority. Learn more at h2crypto.io.
Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.
You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.
Ep #087 - Healthcare the way it should be with open networks, transparent pricing and the flexibility to enroll regardless of your employment status.
On this episode we are joined by the Founder of indipop, Melissa Blatt. indipop has scoured the healthshare landscape to find high-value plans backed by the stellar reviews of hundreds of satisfied clients. They’re not just an algorithm showing you options. They’re real humans, carefully identifying plans they would buy themselves and entrust with their own health and wellbeing. They match members with excellent options for care at an affordable price. That means no two healthshares are alike. indipop makes sure that with so many options, you can easily find the plan that works for you. Learn more at indipop.co
Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.
You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.
Ep #086 - Airbound is building the largest drone network for delivering blood and medical supplies to remote areas of the world.
On this episode we are joined by the Founders of Airbound, Naman Pushp and Faraaz Baig. Through Airbound’s custom-built novel airframe that's 10x smaller and lighter than the industry standard, they’re able to leverage SMEs instead of warehouses, allowing them to scale with 0 infrastructure costs and no onsite staff. Learn more at airbound.co
Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.
You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.
Ep #085 - CrowdCandy is the easiest way to invest in startups regardless of where you live.
On this episode we are joined by the Founder and CEO of CrowdCandy, Jake Stevens. The CrowdCandy team vets their deals extensively so you don't have to. Invest with confidence knowing you won’t have the rug pulled out from under you. When you invest on CrowdCandy you earn NFTs representing your share of the company. CrowdCandy NFTs give you the flexibility to buy, sell and trade your shares with anyone. Your CrowdCandy profile can be upgraded to unlock exclusive access into a company’s earliest round, or special perks when you invest larger amounts. Learn more at crowdcandy.io.
Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.
You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.
Ep #084 - LUXUS is selecting, securitizing, and distributing novel consumer luxury assets (predominantly precious gems) to create a curated equities portfolio for all investors.
On this episode we are joined by the Founder and CEO of LUXUS, Dana Auslander. LUXUS leverages fractional ownership to make the world's most exclusive luxury assets accessible to all investors. LUXUS partners with the world’s premium brands to unlock fractional ownership in precious gems, coveted jewelry, rare watches and other bespoke accessories. Through these strategic partnerships, collaboration with leading industry executives and proprietary process/research, LUXUS provides transparency and access – once exclusive only to the ultrawealthy – to investors everywhere. Sign up today at luxusco.com.
Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.
AN AFFILIATE OF LUXUS IS ANTICIPATING MAKING AN OFFERING OF SECURITIES UNDER TIER 2 OF REGULATION A. NO MONEY OR OTHER CONSIDERATION IS BEING SOLICITED AND, IF SENT IN RESPONSE, WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. NO OFFER TO BUY SECURITIES CAN BE ACCEPTED, AND NO PART OF THE PURCHASE PRICE CAN BE RECEIVED, UNTIL AN OFFERING STATEMENT FILED WITH THE SEC HAS BEEN QUALIFIED BY THE SEC. ANY SUCH OFFER MAY BE WITHDRAWN OR REVOKED, WITHOUT OBLIGATION OR COMMITMENT OF ANY KIND, AT ANY TIME BEFORE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE GIVEN AFTER THE DATE OF QUALIFICATION BY THE SEC OR AS STATED IN THE OFFERING MATERIALS RELATING TO AN INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY, AS APPLICABLE. AN INDICATION OF INTEREST INVOLVES NO OBLIGATION OR COMMITMENT OF ANY KIND. MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT: https://sec.report/Document/0001010549-22-000060/
You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.
Ep #083 - Pickey is the Creator Economy - completely modernized, completely reinvented.
On this episode we are joined by the Founder and CEO of Pickey, Jae Spivey. Pickey is a full service content creation platform that matches brands who need photos, videos, drone shots, ads, social content and brand development - with Creators, Designers, Directors & Jack Of All Trade Freelancers, using the industry’s top equipment - with content delivered fast and fully edited. Their image editing is powered by A.I., their Creators are available same day or pre-scheduled, and their Directors take your brand guide and vision to the next level. Pickey is the Creator Economy - completely modernized, completely reinvented. Book now at pickey.io.
Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.
You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.
Ep #082 - Gateway Gigs directly matches committed job seekers to good employers.
On this episode we are joined by the Co-founder and CEO of Gateway Gigs, Bobby McLean. The vast majority of early career job seekers don’t have a resume. Nearly all job applications get no employer response. Hiring takes forever and still results in most hires being the wrong fit. Ghosting is at an all time high. Gateway Gigs creates a complete custom resume through AI compatibility pulled from the applicants self-introduction video in order to match users with reputable employers.To start, sign up, record a video introduction, and submit a free-write about your job history and career goals. From there, their team of industry professionals will use your free-write to create a custom resume for you and display it on your profile with your video introduction. Learn more and get hired at gatewaygigs.com.
Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.
You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.
Ep #081 - Become a venture capitalist with $100. Investing in startups is no harder than in stocks: own a share of world-changing companies in a few clicks.
On this episode we are joined by the Founder and CEO of PocketVC, Chinara Askerzade. Find out about promising startups before they take off by watching what Big Tech CEOs and VCs follow on Twitter. Invest as little as $100 with no fees. For both accredited and non-accredited investors. No charges for transactions, opening an account or account maintenance. Swipe right for interesting investment opportunities. Get to know founders through 1 minute pitches and regular video calls. Minimize risks by investing small checks into many companies. Get access to VC deals with good traction. Sign up at pocketvc.online.
Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.
You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.
Ep #080 - Sparks Spaces is building out an available and accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Network.
On this episode we are joined by the Founder and CEO of Sparks Spaces, Tarun Girish. Sparks Spaces found a double pronged solution to properly electrify the US to support 35M Electric Vehicles by 2030. Their anywhere charging points can be installed wherever there is access to electricity, this is their Inner City charging solution. Learn more at sparksspaces.com.
Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.
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Ep #079 - An AI driven and blockchain related one-stop-shop for sport card collectors and investors.
On this episode we are joined by the Founder and CEO of Break Stuff, Michael Schneider. Break Stuff provides everything a collector or investor of sports cards needs in one app. The Break Stuff universe consists of a social network, a marketplace, and instant & objective AI-grading. Get an instant and objective soft grading via their trained AI/ML algorithm. Add the grading label and sell your card on the marketplace. You can also share and showcase specific cards or gradings outside the app on other socials or marketplaces. Learn more at tradingcards.ai.
Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.
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Ep #078 - Cornerstone is the premier mobile-first platform to streamline your payments, communications, and project management for everyone.
On this episode we are joined by the Founder and CEO of Cornerstone, David Willson.
Frictionless residential construction just got real. Within two taps, you’re already set up on your device. No credit card, no onboarding. Elegantly crafted interfaces for the homeowner, trade partner, and general contractor execute every communication, project management, and payment need imaginable, bringing everyone’s focus back to building. Cornerstone was founded to democratize access to breakthrough technology, providing all project members with the technical tools necessary to streamline their build while centralizing every aspect to ensure a frictionless residential construction experience. Learn more at cornerstone-pros.com.
Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.
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Ep #077 - Legitify is simplifying cross-border transactions via remote online notary as a service.
On this episode we are joined by the Founders of Legitify, Aida Lutaj and Arko Ganguli. Notarizing documents in person is an inefficient process which takes a great deal of time. Legitify’s solution allows you to notarize documents online making the notarization process simple, efficient and effortless! The fastest way to get your documents notarized. Learn more at Legitify.eu
Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.
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Ep #076 - PumpML provides an API/SDK that allows developers and organizations to build products that understand and respond to non-voice sounds.
On this episode we are joined by the Founder and CEO of PumpML, Jonah Katz. Their mission is to empower developers to give their products a better understanding of the world. The technology of the future will rely more heavily on information about its environment to better understand and cater to our needs. AI is moving us toward a world in which we rely on technology for all sorts of tasks, from notifying us when our laundry is done to self-driving and performing complex medical operations. As technology takes on more of these traditionally human roles, it will become increasingly important for it to gain a humanlike understanding of the world around it. PumpML gives your product a sense of sound. Learn more at Pumpml.com
Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.
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Ep #075 - projectNEWM is the new music streaming platform for artists and fans. NEWM gives power to the artists, fans and community.
On this episode we are joined by the Founders of projectNEWM, Ryan Jones and Florian Sorg. Own your creative content, take control of your funds and tap into your loyal fanbase by fractionalizing and distributing Mechanical IP Rights as NFTs. Get the ultimate form of merch! Support the musicians you love, benefit from a multibillion-dollar industry and share in your favorite artists’ success. projectNEWM connects creators and collectors through a decentralized market, enabling a community-owned and governed platform. Learn more at projectnewm.io
Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.
What's the point of building a business you don't own? Two12 helps founders reduce dilution and maximize control. Receive 25% off cap table management as well as the valuation, fund administration, and SPV formation services with code DRAPER25. Learn more and redeem at Two12.co You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.
Ep #074 - Sparker is the digital extension of your brain.
On this episode we are joined by the Founders of Sparkler, Sina Bagci and Seyma Cam. Sparkler helps individuals capture every inspiration, connect their ideas, and build a second brain over time. With their AI-powered automatic classification, thinkers can save important content with more structure and less effort. The goal is not self-improvement; it is to engage deeply with the world. Sign up for their Beta at sparkler.ai.
Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.
What's the point of building a business you don't own? Two12 helps founders reduce dilution and maximize control. Receive 25% off cap table management as well as the valuation, fund administration, and SPV formation services with code DRAPER25. Learn more and redeem at Two12.co You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.
Ep #073 - Pick My Brain is where smart, passionate and interesting people go to buy, sell and share their knowledge one-on-one with the world's people.
On this episode we are joined by the Founder of Pick My Brain, Maxine Cunningham as well as the Head of Global Mentorship, Yasmin Passos. Your time, knowledge and experience has immense value. You've invested a ton of time, money and effort into yourself. It's not fair for people to expect you to give it away for free. Set your boundaries and share your time on your own terms. Let the world know they can now formally book and pay you for your time, knowledge, experience, ideas, wisdom, energy, passions and unique offers. Sign up to be a brain at pickmybrain.world
Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.
What's the point of building a business you don't own? Two12 helps founders reduce dilution and maximize control. Receive 25% off cap table management as well as the valuation, fund administration, and SPV formation services with code DRAPER25. Learn more and redeem at Two12.co
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Ep #072 - AmptUp is an online marketplace for live music that provides a seamless ecosystem to connect musicians to venues.
On this episode we are joined by the Founder of AmptUp, Holly Hagerman. Search for musicians by using smart filters and see important details at your fingertips. Book and pay directly through calendar visibility, hassle-free payments and clear contracts each time. Eliminate time-draining details through their marketing assets that are received automatically; they take care of W-9s. Promote and plan the show with AmptUp’s time-saving ecosystem, so you have more time to build relationships. Learn more and start using their services at amptup.com
Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.
What's the point of building a business you don't own? Two12 helps founders reduce dilution and maximize control. Receive 25% off cap table management as well as the valuation, fund administration, and SPV formation services with code DRAPER25. Learn more and redeem at Two12.co You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.
Ep #071 - VAE is a pocket-sized caffeine spray designed to give you instant energy
whenever you need it. Simply spray it on your tongue or energize your drink!
On this episode we are joined by the Founders of Vae Labs, Orri Bogdan and Chaim Weinerman. VAE was designed for those times when coffee just isn’t convenient or available. No sugars, no calories, just energy. VAE is infused with a proprietary MatchaBrew™ blend that uses the key ingredients found in matcha green tea. Studies have shown that small caffeine boosts are not only healthier, but the best way to keep you alert and focused throughout the day. Learn more and join the waitlist to order yours at vaelabs.com.
Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.
What's the point of building a business you don't own? Two12 helps founders reduce dilution and maximize control. Receive 25% off cap table management as well as the valuation, fund administration, and SPV formation services with code DRAPER25. Learn more and redeem at Two12.co You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.
Ep #070 - M Aerospace provides scalable next generation 3D metal printing technology and the most efficient additive manufacturing solutions in the US, Mexico, and LATAM.
On this episode we are joined by the Founder of M Aerospace, Juan Munguia. M Aerospace RTC is an advanced additive manufacturing technology company based in Austin, TX, offering rapid prototyping and production capabilities to a wide range of industries. They specialize in Metal 3D Printing technologies and services, and offer a variety of metal materials, material combination and the ability to print large parts. From prototyping to production, they have you covered. Their team of engineering experts focuses on creative solutions for complex engineering projects, while offering multiple levels of service to fit all budgets. Learn more at maerospacertc.com
Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.
What's the point of building a business you don't own? Two12 helps founders reduce dilution and maximize control. Receive 25% off cap table management as well as the valuation, fund administration, and SPV formation services with code DRAPER25. Learn more and redeem at Two12.co You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.
Ep #069 - Shaka provides a platform that helps companies boost employee engagement, foster employee connections, and build company culture.
On this episode we are joined by the Founder of Shaka, Melanie Wertzberger and Managing Partner at Vitalize VC, Gale Wilkinson. Did you know that the average person spends 90,000 hours of their life at work? Shaka’s mission is to make these hours more enjoyable and fulfilling. Because when people love their jobs, they make larger impacts on the world. Shaka believes that everyone deserves to feel happy at work. Shaka helps companies engage and retain their talented teams. They build the tools employees need to grow at work through networking, professional development and personal wellness. Learn more at joinshaka.com.
Vitalize VC is investing in the future of work. They’re an early-stage fund and angel community with a founder-friendly approach. Vitalize Venture Capital was formed in 2017 as a $16M seed-stage venture fund and now includes both a fund as well as an angel investing community investing in the future of work. Vitalize has offices in Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Learn more at vitalize.vc.
What's the point of building a business you don't own? Two12 helps founders reduce dilution and maximize control. Receive 25% off cap table management as well as the valuation, fund administration, and SPV formation services with code DRAPER25. Learn more and redeem at Two12.co You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.
Ep #068 - Bold Move Beverages creates never before seen products with easily recognizable ingredients, so everyone can enjoy the luxuries of life.
On this episode, we are joined by the Founder of Bold Move Beverages, Jacob Guss. Fortune favors the bold. Three simple ingredients. No more. No less. Grab a Cold Brooze craft cocktail that combines cold brew and American whiskey. Grab yours at boldmovebeverages.com.
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Ep #67 - Moon Mortgage takes your crypto as collateral and provides 100% financing for the purchase of owner-occupied and investment properties.
On this episode, we are joined by the Founder of Moon Mortgage, Aaron Nevin and Founding Partner at Chingona Ventures, Samara Hernandez. With Moon Mortgage you can maintain exposure to your crypto assets, even your staking rewards. Sell or refinance anytime. You can liquidate your assets and pay off the loans or refinance anytime you want. Traditional lending is broken. This is lending for the next generation.
Chingona Ventures focuses on industries that are massively changing and founders whose backgrounds uniquely position them to create businesses in growth markets that are often overlooked. Focus areas are in financial technology, female technology, food technology, health/wellness, and future of learning. They invest in primarily pre-seed companies where they are raising their first institutional round of capital. Learn more at chingona.ventures.
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Ep #66 - Foodom is a marketplace connecting cooks with busy people, and families for in-house healthy, and affordable meal prep.
On this episode, we are joined by the Founder of Foodom, Reneta Jenik, along with the Managing Director of Techstars Boulder, Elle Bruno. Foodom is an online marketplace connecting local vetted cooks with people that want everyday meals prepared in their own kitchen, creating healthy and tasty meals tailored to customers' dietary preferences and needs. Our mission is to make everyday home cooking services available and affordable for everyone and make the world a better place one meal at a time! Learn more by visiting their website at Foodom and on Twitter.
Techstars is a worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed. Founded in 2006, Techstars began with three simple ideas—entrepreneurs create the future, collaboration drives innovation, and great ideas can come from anywhere. You can visit their website for more information at Techstars.
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Ep #65 - Roboamp is a software that allows you to optimize your webpage with just one line of code.
On this episode we are joined by the Founder of Roboamp, Roberto Inetti. Roboamp is a Saas business that gets your publication ready for Google AMP. Get lightning-fast load times and boosted search results on mobile. You add just ONE line of code to your website and Roboamp automatically will make it load in one second or less on mobile. Learn more by visiting their website at Roboamp and on Twitter.
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Ep #64 - Vybe Together is a social party app, As the world turns more digital and less physical,
our need for real-life interactions has grown stronger than ever.
On this episode we are joined by the Founder of Vybe Together, Itamar Gil. Vybe Together empowers community leaders (nightlife promoters, musicians, event organizers, and brand ambassadors) to maximize their business potential through hosting real-life experiences. Users build their social profiles and connect over mutual friends and interests, Hosts swipe to invite new people to their parties and build a following base, and guests find new parties that fit their vybes to build their social party network. You can download Vybe Together in the app store here Vybe Together.
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Ep #063 - UNI Streaming is a streaming platform for independent artists that allow musicians to pull in revenue without any licensing deals.
On this episode we are joined by the Founders of Uni Streaming Brenna Damatta and Cannon Outlaw, along with Responsibly VC General Partner, Zecca Lehn. Uni Streaming is developing a platform for musicians to curate a following of quality super fans so that even 500 devoted listeners can give you a career in music. They allow independent artists to maximize on revenue options for their music without giving a chunk of their earnings to big record labels. Learn more by visiting their Instagram page at Uni.io
Responsibly VC is a PreSeed VC Impact Fund, backing remarkable teams in both Sustainability and Social Good, you can visit their website for more information at Responsibly.vc
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Ep #062 -. Peep Connect is a reward system that turns restaurant loyalty programs into assets (web3) as opposed to points through a centralized infrastructure to help businesses increase their revenue with NFT’s.
On this episode we are joined by the CEO and Founder of Peep Connect Valentine Osakwe. Peep Connect is developing an asset program that gives customers the opportunity to earn tokens and trade on the value of each restaurant they go to. They let your customers earn tokens when they shop, when a customer makes a payment they earn NFTs which can be exchanged for goods and services at a later date or resold in the marketplace, as part of our loyalty program.
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Ep #061 - Aphelion Aerospace is a nanosatellite systems and service company on a mission to operate the first dedicated CubeSat-class reusable launch system that allows for regular, scheduled orbital access at an unprecedented rate and cost.
On this episode we are joined by the CEO of Aphelion Aerospace, Miguel Ayala. Aphelion is developing technologies to enable a complete end-to-end solution for reliable commercial access to space. They provide launch services with their Aphelion Aerospace vehicle as well as CubeSat systems sales and mission integration services. They aim to miniaturize and mass-produce launch vehicle technology to revolutionize access to space.
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Ep #060 - RiftPay is an easy way to share expenses. No more tracking expenses or forgetting to reimburse each other. It's as easy as 1, 2, 3. Add your friends to a card, adjust the ratio, and split expenses in real time. Deposit money directly from your paycheck every month and earn cash back on all purchases.
On this episode we are joined by the Founder of RiftPay, Haafiz Abdurrahim. Spend money together, in real time. Schedule splits in advance and avoid the stress. Turn on auto-pay, and adjust the split ratio at any time. Join the waitlist now at riftpay.io.
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Welcome to the final episode of the Pitch Please University Pitch Competition. On this episode we are joined by the finalists from this season of Pitch Please University. Listen to the end to hear who is crowned the title of Pitch Please Champion!
Our finalists include Akash Sareen from the University of Southern California, Charlotte Oxnam from Northwestern University, Eric Zhu a freshman high school student from Indiana, Brian Feldman from Carnegie Mellon University, Nikita Patil and Shiv Bhakta from University of Texas at Austin,
RedLino, founded by Akash Sareen from the University of Southern California, is a community where loyal fans can connect with their favorite stars from anywhere and get rewarded.
Cue the Curves, founded by Charlotte Oxnam from Northwestern University, is Reinventing the Plus-Size shopping experience. Cue the Curves brings together plus-size women, content creators, and clothing brands to create a fashion ecosystem like no other.
Aviato, founded by Eric Zhu, a freshman high school student in Indiana, is democratizing startup funding through short form video pitches.
Alveva, founded by Brian Feldman from Carnegie Mellon University is building an AI-driven social commerce platform for skincare product recommendations and helping people build a better self-care routine.
Project Xylem founded by Nikita Patil and Shiv Bhakta from University of Texas at Austin who are converting oil rigs into hydroponic greenhouses.
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Ep #058 - It’s Skinny, the delicious nine-calorie noodle that lets you enjoy your favorite dishes without sacrifice. When your pasta only has nine calories, what’s holding you back? Grab a bowl and craft what you crave. A fresher way of eating is here.
On this episode we are joined by the Founder of It’s Skinny, Bryan Guadagno. Enjoy pasta reimagined. The delicious nine-calorie noodle. Bringing you all the comforts of pasta - naturally gluten free, vegan, kosher, paleo and keto-friendly. Order yours at itsskinny.com.
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Ep #057 - Phantom is propelling humanity forward through lifelike control of technology. Learn more at phantomneuro.com.
On this episode we are joined by the Founder of Phantom, Connor Glass and Draper Associates Investor, Matt Harris.
Draper Associates, founded in 1985, is a premier seed-stage venture capital firm that encourages entrepreneurs to drive their businesses to greatness, to transform industries with new technologies, and to build platforms for extraordinary growth, jobs, and wealth creation. draper.vc
Matt Harris is the Texas Lead Investor for Draper Associates in Silicon Valley. Matt is local to Austin where he offices out of Draper Startup House. Get in touch with Matt by emailing him your pitch deck at matt@draper.vc. He is especially interested in Texas based companies!
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Welcome to the sixth episode of the Pitch Please University Pitch Competition. Make sure to listen and vote on the company YOU would invest in. The most investable company from each episode will move onto the finals.
You have until midnight February 9th to cast your vote →
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On this episode we are joined by Brian Feldman from Carnegie Mellon University, Caelin Sutch from the University of California Berkeley, and Bhav Jain from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Alveva, founded by Brian Feldman from Carnegie Mellon University is building an AI-driven social commerce platform for skincare product recommendations and helping people build a better self-care routine.
Plots, founded by Caelin Sutch from the University of California Berkeley is building a social platform to find, host, and attend local nightlife events to create meaningful in-person connections.
Compass, founded by Bhav Jain from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is empowering patient informed healthcare.
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Ep #055 - Avana is the first of its kind, USDA-Certified organic sparkling canned cocktail. They use real ingredients for real people - bringing new meaning to mindful drinking. At large, Avana raises the standard for health-consciousness within the hard seltzer and canned cocktail industries and donates a portion of profits to communities in need of support.
On this episode we are joined by the Founder of Avana, Brad Ledford, as well Isabelle Persson, Partner at Expert Dojo. Avana spent countless hours perfecting an honest, high-quality, and refreshing drinking experience that celebrates the moment with every sip. Pack Avana for your afternoon picnic, a day at the beach, backyard BBQ, sunset bonfire, or wherever life takes you. Order your pack now at drinkavana.com.
Expert Dojo is the most active international early-stage startup accelerator in Southern California. They invest $100,000 in each of their startups and help them get traction and scale faster than they could ever do by themselves. Learn more at expertdojo.com.
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Ep #054 - WeVoice is bridging the gap in access to mental wellness through biofeedback, adaptive sound healing powered with Voice Emotion-AI and transformational coaching sessions, making mental care accessible to everyone, who wants to live a stressless life avoiding Rx medication.
On this episode we are joined by the founders of WeVoice, Nataliya Storozhylova, Alfonso Paredes and Anton Melnik. WeVoice’s mission is to give back the best version of you to 1 billion people in Health, Mind, Impact, Performance and Human Connections by transforming people’s stress patterns in 7-15 min a day! Download WeVoice now at wevoice.ai
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Welcome to the fifth episode of the Pitch Please University Pitch Competition. Make sure to listen and vote on the company YOU would invest in. The most investable company from each episode will move onto the finals.
You have until midnight January 26th to cast your vote →
https://app.sli.do/event/8MtEmZo25ytgUuRGQQHwUc/embed/polls/b8f9bffc-1f3e-4c06-826b-909958057e81
On this episode we are joined by Neal Singal from Georgetown University, Brea Givens from the University of Mississippi and Akash Sareen from the University of Southern California.
GUAC, founded by Neal Singal from Georgetown University, monitors air quality for businesses and helps them to fix it.
Froomie, founded by Brea Givens from the University of Mississippi is an all-in-one housing platform for university students to find roommates and off campus rentals.
RedLino, founded by Akash Sareen from the University of Southern California, is a community where loyal fans can connect with their favorite stars from anywhere and get rewarded.
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Ep #052 - The MŌN App is the first and only social audio app designed for conversation, education, and exploration centered exclusively on sex.
On this episode we are joined by Caleth Jones, the Founder and CEO of The MŌN App. The first and only live drop-in audio app designed for conversation, education, and exploration centered on sex. Download today and join a sex-positive community. Be anonymous or build your brand! Learn more at themonapp.com.
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Ep #051 - Cottage is the freelancing platform for startups, software engineers, data scientists, and part time workers. Cottage matches engineers with startups to perform tasks on a part time basis. Engineers have complete autonomy over when they begin tasks, how many tasks they take on, and the startups with whom they work.
On this episode we are joined by Hunter Hodnett, the Founder and CEO at Cottage. Start a freelancing side hustle with Cottage and work as much or as little as you want from wherever you want. Work with industry leading startups and early stage companies with a desire to innovate with a global team while keeping control of their intellectual property. Learn more at joincottage.com.
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Welcome to the fourth episode of the Pitch Please University Pitch Competition. Make sure to listen and vote on the company YOU would invest in. The most investable company from each episode will move onto the finals.
You have until midnight January 12th to cast your vote →
https://app.sli.do/event/8MtEmZo25ytgUuRGQQHwUc/embed/polls/baf5d76b-be80-4393-9ef9-96814b66885d
On this episode we are joined by Charlotte Oxnam from Northwestern University, Kyle Levy from the University of Miami and Olufolakemi Bolarinw from RMIT University.
Cue the Curves, founded by Charlotte Oxnam from Northwestern University, is Reinventing the Plus-Size shopping experience. Their app brings together plus-size women, content creators, and clothing brands to create a fashion ecosystem like no other.
UniHop, founded by Kyle Levy from the University of Miami, is a college campus delivery and fulfillment platform for college students. UniHop strives to make receiving packages, food and product delivery on college campuses a whole ‘hop’ easier.
New Leaf, founded by Olufolakemi Bolarinwa, from RMIT University, is converting plastic and textile material waste into timeless, modular furniture pieces that won't cost the Earth. New Leaf is bringing community, industry, business and people together into one sustainable movement.
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Ep #049 - Future-proof your family's health. Preserving your umbilical cord and placenta is now easier and more affordable than ever. Recommended by physicians to help treat cancer, heart disease, liver disease, diabetes, and more - even for years to come.
On this episode we are joined by Kathryn Cross, the Founder of Anja Health. Anja manually processes the cord blood, tissue, and placenta stem cells after birth - individualizing the approach as opposed to having a machine do it. When compared to automated processing, Anja's manual processing leads to almost 25% more stem cells being recovered and up to 80% less red blood cells contaminating the sample. After enrolling, Anja will send you a collection kit to get started. Once the collection kit is added to your hospital bag, let the hospital know prior to the birth. After the birth, Anja will handle the rest including viability testing, optimization, and cryopreservation within an AABB accredited lab.To learn more visit anjahealth.com.
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Ep #048 - PlayFitt is helping the world move more. Playfitt is the movement app that motivates everybody to reach small daily movement goals, whenever, wherever. They make fitness fun for everyone through an app that turns exercise into an addicting game.
On this episode we are joined by Jonathan Guillemette (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-guillemette-phd-a965a568) Co-Founder and CEO of PlayFitt. By leveraging video game mechanics they get players hooked on leading a healthier lifestyle. PlayFitt is focusing on digital wellness by building tech that's actually good for you. Together, they're creating a world where everyday fitness is as fun as levelling up in your favorite video game. Download the free app today at playfitt.ca
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Ep #047 - Let’s be real, cardio sucks. But it doesn’t have to! Cardiiio is changing cardio fitness by making it fun! They’re turning cardio into a giant game of team-based turf war, where you and your friends can capture and defend turf through their outdoor walking, running, and biking routes!
On this episode we are joined by Destin George Bell the Founder and CEO of Cardiiio. Cardii.io is focused on building community and a great product for casual cardio workouts. They provide a dynamic, social experience for people who hate cardio, and it’s personalized to your liking. Visit Cardii.io to learn more and get early access by joining their beta.
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Welcome to the third episode of the Pitch Please University Pitch Competition. Make sure to listen and vote on the company YOU would invest in. The most investable company from each episode will move onto the finals.
You have until midnight December 22nd to cast your vote →
https://app.sli.do/event/n7ukcp1b/embed/polls/e96f8488-1a52-48c5-8651-1e8a55b8f462
On this episode we are joined by Yoons Lee from the University of Texas at Austin and Akashdeep Randhawa from Rutgers University.
Pop Social, founded by Yoons Lee from the University of Texas at Austin, is the easiest way to hang out and makes friends on campus
Smart MS3, founded by Akashdeep Randhawa from Rutgers University, is bringing adherence to rehabilitation.
Meet our guest judge, Greg. Greg is a two-time entrepreneur. He was previously a cofounder of a venture-backed crypto startup based in Singapore that raised millions. As a technical co-founder, he led a team of 8 software engineers and data scientists to build products for the crypto ecosystem. Currently, he is a co-founder of a stealth startup. Outside of work, Greg believes in contributing to the ecosystem. He was the teaching assistant and thereafter head teaching assistant for Stanford's premier entrepreneurship class, ENGR 145 (Technology Entrepreneurship), where several well-known startups in the bay area were first incubated. Most recently, he was a guest judge for the class, where he evaluated pitches and advised various teams.
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Ep #045 - Vlogmi is a platform based on genuineness and authenticity. While platforms like Instagram focus on disingenuous content and obsessing over “picture perfect” posts, Vlogmi will effectively make social media a healthier place by promoting and regulating genuine and authentic content.
On this episode we are joined by Luke Thorssen the Founder and CEO of Vlogmi. Join Vlogmi and know that every post is taken directly from Vlogmi’s in-app camera, so everything you see is REAL. No Photoshop. No Reposts. No Fake News. Learn more at Vlogmi.com.
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Ep #044 - Authentiic is a web3 digital health ecosystem mixed reality and digital empathy platform. Gamify life and level up your productivity.
On this episode we are joined by Dr. Dave Heitmann the Founder and CEO of Authentiic. Level up your productivity by learning more at authentiic.com or get in touch with Dr. Dave at drdave@authentiic.com.
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Ep #043 - Welcome to the second episode of the Pitch Please University Pitch Competition. Make sure to listen and vote on the company YOU would invest in. The most investable company from each episode will move onto the finals.
You have until midnight December 8th to cast your vote →
https://app.sli.do/event/n7ukcp1b/embed/polls/695c8959-e3f9-435d-b102-0733ade5bce0
On this episode we are joined by Kangle from the University of San Francisco, Ashwath Narayanan from George Washington University and Eric Zhu, a current high school freshman.
10x Club founded by Kangle Lin from the University of San Francisco who is building a scalable NFT minting solution for apps.
Social Currant founded by Ashwath Narayanan from George Washington University is a full service agency and software that helps brands go from campaign to launch in days with custom influencer recommendations and a dedicated Gen Z strategist.
Aviato founded by Eric Zhu, a freshman high school student in Indiana is democratizing startup funding through short video pitches.
Meet our guest judge, Dennis Chang. Dennis is a serial entrepreneur who previously co-founded a VC-backed drone analytics company and is currently working on a stealth fintech startup. Dennis was previously a VP at UL Ventures, is currently a VP at Republic and is also an Angel investor on the side. He is passionate about company-building aspects around GTM, Product, pitching/story-telling and fundraising in general, especially for early-stage (Pre-seed to Series A) B2B companies in fintech, supply chain and industrials.
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Ep #042 - Legal Karma builds client portals to accelerate your most important client interactions during intake, onboarding, and much more. Think of Legal Karma, like a “TurboTax for law firms” Automate legal services with Intake Genie and keep clients informed with a custom Matter Tracker. Legal Karma is turning law firms into tech companies.
On this episode we are joined by Kory Kelly, the Founder and CEO of Legal Karma. Deepen client relationships and manage projects like a pro by visiting legalkarma.org. If you want to get in touch with Kory, you can email him at Kory@legalkarma.org.
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Ep #041 - CleverFi allows anyone to travel and connect to Wi-Fi without having to ask: "What is the Wi-Fi password? They provide a universal password to the traveler that the person can use repetitively during his/her journey. Their system improves existing Wi-Fi to deliver a more reliable, faster, and secure WiFi experience for both the provider and the user.
On this episode we are joined by Mario Soave, the Founder and CEO of CleverFi. You can support CleverFi by going to cleverfi.com and joining the waitlist.
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Ep #040 - Welcome to the first episode of the Pitch Please University Pitch Competition. Make sure to listen and vote on the company YOU would invest in. The most investable company from each episode will move onto the finals.
You have until midnight November 24th to cast your vote → https://app.sli.do/event/n7ukcp1b/embed/polls/eabc05e5-46e3-4b49-8955-836e0a93d02c
On this episode we are joined by Shoaib Iqbal from RMIT University, Patricia Garcia from the University of Southern California Nikita Patil from the University of Texas at Austin.
Esper Satellites founded by Shoaib from RMIT University is delivering intelligent data from space, for industrial efficiency on earth.
College Thrifts founded by Patricia Garcia from the University of Southern California who is creating a platform for students to buy and resell their collegiate gear.
Project Xylem founded by Nikita Patil and Shiv Bhakta from University of Texas at Austin who are converting oil rigs into hydroponic greenhouses.
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Ep #039 - Witit is a new social media service where you can monetize yourself, services and time, on-demand. Content creators can charge per minute for their time and set the rate and list their services on-demand so people can check out at their own convenience.
On this episode, we are joined by the Founder and CEO of Witit, Nathaniel Gerdes. Witit is solving a problem that is incredibly painful for creators. If you are interested in joining the waitlist or simply chat about the platform, email nathaniel@witit.com.
You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Austin on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.
Ep #038 - Loved Twice Bridal is an online luxury bridal boutique that curates sustainable, once loved designer wedding dresses. All of their gowns are backed by the Loved Twice Guarantee, which assures authenticity, sustainability, and wearability. Shop with confidence with the help of a virtual stylist. Book a free virtual appointment to see the gown and discuss measurements.
On this episode, we are joined by the Founder and CEO of Loved Twice Bridal, Sarah Ghabbour. Support Loved Twice Bridal by listing or buying your dress at lovedtwicebridal.com and follow them on Instagram and Facebook @lovedtwicebridal.
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Ep #037 - Colossal is best known recently for the de-extinction of the Woolly Mammoth. Extinction is a colossal problem facing the world and Colossal is the company that’s going to fix it.
On this episode, we are joined by the Founder and CEO of Colossal, Ben Lamm, and Draper Associates Investor, Matt Harris.
Combining the science of genetics with the business of discovery, Colossal’s endeavor is to jumpstart nature’s ancestral heartbeat. To see the Woolly Mammoth thunder upon tundra once again. To advance the economies of biology and healing through genetics. To make humanity more human. And to reawaken the lost wilds of Earth. So we, and our planet, can breathe easier. Learn more at Colossal.co.
Draper Associates, founded in 1985, is a premier seed-stage venture capital firm that encourages entrepreneurs to drive their businesses to greatness, to transform industries with new technologies, and to build platforms for extraordinary growth, jobs, and wealth creation. draper.vc
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Ep #036 - The first DNA Digital Twin to assess your risk level of 22,500+ diseases and simulate your personalized reactions to 750+ drugs.
On this episode, we are joined by the Founders of Predictiv Care, Sajung Yun and Alex Rochegude. Order your own kit on predictivcare.com. If you are a genetic counselor, physician, or hospital and you are interested in partnering, contact the team through their website.
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Ep #035 - Vote. Compete. Share. Compare. Upload your own content and vote for your favorite content on DissOrDap. Now you can get opinions on two pieces of content by posting competing photos or challenging another post. See what’s trending now!
On this episode we are joined by the Founder of DissOrDap Jeff Klavir. If you are interested in learning more, email Jeff at Jeff@dissordap.com. You can also check out DissOrDap at dissordap.com and get ready to download the app in the app store soon!
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Ep #034 - RoxBox is a Denver-based manufacturing company and the leading provider of custom shipping container and modular solutions for the entire United States and beyond. With over two decades of experience in the shipping container and modular modification industry, ROXBOX has become the subject matter expert in developing creative solutions for the nation’s modular needs.
Follow them on social @roxboxcontainers or visit them at roxboxcontainers.com. If you are based in Denver, stop by for a tour of their facilities.
If you can provide insight on operating multiple facilities across countries, RoxBox is looking for an advisor.
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Ep #033 - Learn how Jinx Drinx founders Maddie Largey and Colin Michael created a single serving tamper proof product to mitigate the risk of overconsumption. Jinx Drinx is an elevated alternative to large-batch mixed drinks.
On this episode we go over everything from idea generation, developing an MVP, creating a formulation and distribution strategy to preparing for launch. Follow the team on Instagram @Jinx.drinx. You can reach the team at maddie@jinxdrinx.com or colin@jinxdrinx.com.
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Ep #032 - Gum is the video app for startup creators, founders, investors, mentors, and fans. Gum puts Silicon Valley in your pocket, so you can share, discover, and win from wherever the heck you like.
On this episode, we are joined by the Founder of Gum, Danny Tamez. Create short videos for your startup and connect with other investors and creators! Sign up today at gum.is.
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Ep #031 - Many founders ask us when it is the right time to raise their first round of funding. There is no one correct way to answer this question, as each startup and their circumstances are unique. Listen in to hear the blanket advice that every entrepreneur should take into consideration, as well as more detailed questions you should ask yourself before looking for outside capital.
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Ep #030 - Isodate has revolutionized the dating experience to get you swiping less and dating more. Video speed date with a number of singles at one of their many events. This is the future of online dating.
On this episode, we are joined by Luke Connolly, Co-Founder of Isodate, and Laura González-Estéfani, Founder & CEO of The Venture City.
Venture City is committed to building a diverse network of portfolio companies, stakeholders, and an ecosystem of partners. They are looking for product-oriented founders and entrepreneurs with and without capital. They are interested in marketplaces and social effects, with a focus on international and minority founders. They invest between $100K and $5M. You can reach Laura by emailing her your idea to Laura@theventure.city.
If you would like to reach out or support Isodate you can find them at isodate.co or on Facebook.com/isodate or Instagram @isodate_. You can also reach luke at luke@isodate.co.
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On this episode, the hosts of the show, Katie Russel and Daniel Wiegand take a break from regular programming to discuss the traditional pitch deck formula and the ten slides every successful pitch should include. Additionally, each host provides their three major Do’s and Don’ts when pitching your startup.
Be on the show and/or send your startup idea to our email austin@draperstartuphouse.com
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Ep #028 - GRIT Boxing and their new product GRIT EPIQ is taking at-home fitness to the next level, with a smarter, more versatile, AI-paired, second generation of connected fitness, bringing together users like never before.
On this episode, we are joined by the Co-Founder of GRIT, Dylan Zanker, as well as Samuel Garcia, Principal at Amplo Ventures.
GRIT Boxing started as a physical, social, fun, unique boxing studio in Manhattan and spread like wildfire. With their “club-like'' atmosphere, top-tier trainers, and full liquor bar, GRIT quickly made a name for itself in New York City. They are now launching their in-home product the GRIT EPIQ, the intelligent home gym of the future.
The pairing of the physical aspects along with their two way communication with trainers, a “clubhouse” style communication before and after workouts and their virtual bar, GRIT EPIQ truly has all you need. You can join in their fundraise at republic.co/grit or reach Dylan at dylan@gritboxing.com.
Amplo Ventures is industry and stage agnostic. Their mission is to help support entrepreneurs building globally ambitious companies that matter. If you think you would be a good fit for Amplo Ventures you can reach out to Sam Garcia at sam@amplovc.com or learn more at amplovc.com.
Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital.
Be on the show and/or send your startup idea to our email austin@draperstartuphouse.com
You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIn. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow the DSH Austin on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
Ep #027 - Elite Sweets is the maker of the most delicious protein-packed donuts that are gluten-free and keto-friendly.
On this episode, we are joined by the Founder and CEO of Elite Sweets, Amin Bahari, as well as the Co-founders of Draper Startup House, Katie Russel, and Daniel Wiegand.
Elite Sweets is on a mission to redefine sweets. They are doing this with their Elite Donuts, which are protein-packed donuts, low in sugar (Only 1-2g to be exact), Keto-friendly (low carb), gluten-free, and soy-free. Elite Sweets and the Elite Donut was born out of a personal mission of theirs inspired by a family history of diabetes and obesity and the founders own weight loss journey, where they collectively lost over 200lbs. They’ve now shared their secret and created the anytime donut to satisfy your sweet tooth. Order yours today at elitedonut.com and follow their journey on social media @elite.sweets.
Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com
If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at austin@draperstartuphouse.com
Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @pitchplease_pod on Twitter, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIn and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!
Ep #026 - Rave Nailz creates nail-masterpieces ranging from long and witchy to checkered with things hanging off. Literally, you can have your nails chained together if you so choose.
On this episode we are joined by the Founder and CEO of Rave Nailz, Braelinn Frank as well as the Co-founders of Draper Startup House, Katie Russel and Daniel Wiegand.
Braelinn Frank aka Rave Nailz is an Austin-based nail artist who got started in 2012 while living in LA. She gained notoriety for her nails always being on point for whichever rave she was attending that night (hence the name, Rave Nailz). Since she was of course posting these all up on the 'gram, people began to ask how they could get her designs on their nails. SO she decided to start painting press on nails and selling them on Etsy. You can order your Rave Nailz at ravenailz.com or find them on instagram @Rave_Nailz.
Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com
If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at austin@draperstartuphouse.com
Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @pitchplease_pod on Twitter, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIN and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!
Ep #025 - LuckyTruck brings everything into one dashboard so truckers can manage insurance hassle free.
On this episode we are joined by the Founder and CEO of LuckyTruck, Devin Bostick, as well as Venture Capitalist, Mark Friday from Cathexis Ventures.
LuckyTruck is on a mission to help trucking companies understand, buy, and manage their
insurance. Whether you’re a company driver, owner-operator or independent contractor, you’re in safe hands. LuckyTruck offers instant proof of insurance certificates, driver retention tips, company growth strategies, driver background checks as well as instant policy and driver changes.
You can find them at luckytruck.co.
Cathexis is a multi-strategy holding company based in Houston, Texas. Cathexis is the family office of the firm’s CEO. Their organizational structure and permanent capital base provides significant advantages, including strong alignment with management teams, a long-term investment horizon, the ability to move quickly, and flexibility with transaction structures.
In the first half of 2018, they began to fund early stage VC deals, their seed stage equity commitments range from $100k to $1mm. In seed deals which end up having exceptionally high growth trajectories, they will consider investing up to 8 figures in follow on rounds.
If you would like to reach Cathexis you can find Mark Friday on Linkedin. Or if you are a savvy founder, finding a way to get a warm intro is the best way.
Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com
If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at austin@draperstartuphouse.com
Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @pitchplease_pod on Twitter, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIN and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!
Ep #024 - Join the Crypto Revolution! Buy Bitcoin, Ethereum and Other Cryptocurrencies the easy way!
On this episode, we are joined by the CoFounder of Lemon, Borja Martel Seward, as well as Americas Tech Editor at Large for Invertia, Rosa Jimenez Cano.
Lemon cash is on a mission to provide all of Latin America the ability to get into Crypto. Lemon is the easiest way to buy Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies in LATAM. They also allow you to earn up to 7% interest on your portfolio weekly, convert pesos easily into crypto and even offer Crypto Credit & Debit Cards.
You can download Lemon Cash in the app store at Lemoncash.app or reach Borja on Twitter at LemonBorja or follow them on social at Lemoncash.app.
Invertia is a Spanish Tech Magazine that focuses on markets, the economy, companies, and media. Rosa is looking for startups and founders who are creating new ecosystems and challenging the status quo. You can find her on Twitter @petezin.
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Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com
If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at austin@draperstartuphouse.com
Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on Linkedin, and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!
Ep #023 - Workforce visibility and productivity made easy and efficient with Eyrus.
On this episode we are joined by the CoFounder of Eyrus, Alexandra McManus, as well as Chief Investment Officer and Managing General Partner of Fuel Venture Capital, Maggie Vo.
Eyrus is workforce visibility and productivity platform that enhances levels of workforce insight and helps professionals manage their team to stay on time and on budget in the construction industry. It is their mission to leverage technology and data to provide value to EVERYONE throughout the construction process. Their solutions focus on cost, accuracy, and the operational demands of each unique construction project.
They believe that accurate data should be collected automatically and flow seamlessly into the hands of decision-makers to meet all the requirements of both the project and the stakeholders. Advanced IoT and cloud-based software solutions enable enhanced visibility and the real-time movement of meaningful data to all parties involved in a construction project.
You can get in touch with Eyrus by visiting their website Eryus.com or following them on Facebook or Instagram @eyrusteam.
Fuel Venture Capital was founded in 2017 in Miami with the goal of fueling a modern economy based on knowledge and vision. Industry agnostic in venture sourcing, Fuel targets exceptional entrepreneurs with groundbreaking ideas and professional track records, favoring early and late-stage companies propelled by exponential technologies. The firm’s “founder focused, investor driven” approach balances a commitment to propelling portfolio companies to success and delivering enhanced, risk mitigated returns for their investors.
If you would like to reach Maggie you can email her at maggie@fuelventurecapital.com or message her on Linkedin.
Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com
If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at austin@draperstartuphouse.com
Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on Linkedin, and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!
Ep #022 - Show Up For Those You Care About. Send thoughtful, timely messages and micro-gifts.
On this episode, we are joined by the Founders of KOYA, Caryn and Jon Werner, as well as renowned Venture Capitalist, Tim Draper.
The KOYA app uses geolocation to let you surprise friends and loved ones with location-specific messages and gifts. It’s FREE to download and use. Easily schedule personal messages with a memory (video or image), URL (Spotify, YouTube, etc), and an optional gift ($$ for coffee, beer, tacos, etc). Support the KOYA team by downloading the app and sending a KOYA! You can learn more by visiting getkoya.com.
Tim Draper is a prominent Silicon Valley venture capitalist and founder of Draper Associates, DFJ, and the Draper Venture Network, a global network of venture capital funds. The firms’ investments include Baidu, Focus Media, YeePay, KongZhong, Skype, Hotmail, Tesla, SolarCity, Coinbase, Ledger, Robinhood, Athenahealth, Box, TwitchTV, SpaceX, Cruise Automation, Carta, Planet, PTC, and many others. Tim is a leading spokesperson for Bitcoin, Blockchain, ICOs, and cryptocurrencies. Send your pitch deck to tim@draper.vc.
Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com.
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Ep #021 - We spend a ton of money on our weddings, yet we only use a majority of those expensive items once. Wedzee is here to change that.
On this episode, we are joined by the Founders of Wedzee, CEO Jennifer Burns and SVP Mike Burns as well as S3 Ventures Principal, Aaron Perman.
Planning and shopping for a wedding is time consuming, dispersed, and stressful. Wedzee is the ONLY marketplace for brides to find every accessory for the most important day of their lives. They make it easy and economical for sellers to list and ship their wedding accessories. From Wedding Dresses to cake accessories Wedzee is the one-stop marketplace for all your wedding needs.
You can find them at wedzee.com or follow them on Instagram @shopwedzee or on Facebook @wedzee.
S3 Ventures is the largest venture capital firm focused on Texas and invests in Seed to Series B companies with a focus on Texas or non-core markets. With $600M under management, they lead rounds with the potential to follow on throughout the life of the company. Their core investing focus is B2B Business Technology, Digital Experiences, Healthcare Technology, or Consumer Tech.
If you think you would be a good fit for S3 Ventures you can reach Aaron at aaron@s3vc.com
Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com
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Ep #020 - High-quality erotic pleasure for everyone!
On this episode, we are joined by the Founder and CEO of Afterglow, Lilly Sparks, and IgniteXL Ventures Founding Partner, Claire Chang.
Afterglow is building the ultimate platform to “have better sex”. Afterglow focuses on educational videos, curated content designed for females, and erotic content to fuel sexual wellness. Founder Lilly Sparks is on a mission to help customers with sexual wellness and to curate a better porn experience for women as well as to destigmatize the porn industry.
To get a free trial visit xoafterglow.com and use promo code “FIRSTLOOK” to get a sneak peek into Afterglow.
IgniteXL Ventures is a global beauty-tech seed fund investing in and igniting kickass entrepreneurs at the intersection of technology, beauty, and wellness.
Beauty = Mind, Body, and Soul: Beauty is becoming increasingly synonymous with health, self-confidence, and self-identity. We see beauty expanding beyond the superficial, physical domain and building on a foundation of mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Technology: Technology enables us to reimagine how beauty and wellness products/services are created, personalized, delivered, and experienced.
Better Future: We want to contribute toward building a better future by backing diverse founders who are developing products and services that empower all consumers to make better and more conscious choices in improving the quality of their lives. Visit Ignitexl.com to learn more.
You can find Claire by emailing her at claire@ignitexl.com
Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com
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Ep #019 - Climate change and natural disasters are increasing in frequency and severity, Pegasus Imagery is tackling this through their unmanned aircraft and sensors to better protect our environment, economy and communities.
On this episode we are joined by the Founder and CEO of Pegasus Imagery, Cole Rosentreter and Expa Investor, Dylan Itzikowitz.
Pegasus Imagery builds and deploys advanced aircraft and sensor solutions to solve industry and government challenges at scale with the safest unmanned aircrafts in the world. They provide real time access to actionable intelligence that their customers can use for a multitude of purposes such as insurance, government contracts or apps building Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence.
Support Pegasus Imagery if you are a company that uses large regular collections of data visit them at Pegasusimagery.ca.
Expa is designed to be the most flexible early-stage program. Get funded and work with their network of advisors to take your startup from 0 to 1. Founded by Garrett Camp, (cofounder of Uber, founders choose Expa for their Expertise, Access, & Community. The partners at Expa are builders and operators themselves, who can provide founders with practical advice in product design, development, operations, and recruiting a team.The Expa network is far-reaching. Founders have access to top US and European investors for access to follow-on capital, and can tap into existing relationships with top design & dev firms. With offices in San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, and London, Expa offers a physical place for entrepreneurs to come together, collaborate, and share knowledge.
You can find Dylan by emailing him at dylan@expa.com or @ditzikow on Twitter.
Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com
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Ep #018 - Competing in the prepackaged healthy meal industry and the impact of Tom Brady’s TB12’s Partnership.
On this episode, we are joined by the Founder and CEO of The Good Kitchen, Amber Lewis, and the Founder of Verve Capital, Marcelo Franco.
The Good Kitchen has made it easy to heat-and-eat delicious, high-quality, prepared meals that can be delivered wherever and whenever you want them. Peace of mind included. They make sure their farmers and producers meet the highest ethical and sustainability standards. From there, they artfully craft all of the ingredients into delicious, chef-driven meals that are as tasty as they are healthy. All you have to do is heat, eat and enjoy.
Support The Good Kitchen by ordering food at thegoodkitchen.com.
Verve Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm that partners with founders to fund ideas and accelerate growth. They believe in people with big dreams and the grit to bring them to life. They invest in ideas that challenge the status quo and build a better world through innovation. Verve partners with companies providing early-stage investment, support, and advice that help founders reach their vision. Learn more at vervecapital.us.
Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com
If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at austin@draperstartuphouse.com
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Ep #017 - Are you the next Vin Scully, Joe Buck, or Marv Albert? Colorca.st allows anyone to become a live sports broadcaster.
On this episode, we are joined by the Founder and CEO of Colorca.st, Evan Kirkham and Draper Associates Investor, Matt Harris.
Colorca.st loves sports. They hate boring commentary. Colorcast brings live audio commentary to the masses. Imagine this: athletes, influencers, and average Joes, all sharing their hot-takes on live sports and events—totally unfiltered. Hear any live audio commentary on any event. No application. No recording equipment. No preparation. Turn on your TV, open Colorcast, start casting, and see who tunes in. Pretty simple—just provide live audio commentary on what you’re watching.
Support Colorca.st by downloading the app and start casting! You can also follow them on social @colorcastapp.
Draper Associates, founded in 1985, is a premier seed-stage venture capital firm that encourages entrepreneurs to drive their businesses to greatness, to transform industries with new technologies, and to build platforms for extraordinary growth, jobs, and wealth creation. draper.vc
Matt Harris is the Texas Lead Investor for Draper Associates in Silicon Valley. Matt is local to Austin where he offices out of Draper Startup House.
Get in touch with Matt by emailing him your pitch deck at matt@draper.vc. He is especially interested in Texas based companies!
Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com
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016 - Delighting Small Businesses with a new banking solution.
On this episode, we are joined by the Founder and CEO of Delt.ai, Jose de la Luz Lopez, and the Co-founder and General Partner of Ecliptic Capital, William Hurley.
Delt.ai provides smart digital finance for startups and SMEs. Delt.ai is the first corporate card powered with financial intelligence, designed for business owners and freelancers in Mexico. Learn more at Delt.ai. Connect with Jose on LinkedIn at in/josedelaluz/.
Ecliptic Capital partners with innovators who are creating systemic, network-enabled business value, and, who are on the verge of massive scale, regardless of industry or geography. Ecliptic invests in companies leveraging network enablement to drive disruption and promote adoption, and that focus where opportunities exist to capture adjacent markets. Learn more at ecliptic.capital.
Follow William on all social channels @/whurley.
Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com
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015 - On this episode we are joined by the Co-founder and CEO of ibble, Raymond Kaminski and the Founding Partner of Blitzscaling Ventures, Chris Yeh.
ibble is a social video sharing app reinventing conversations. Get lost in topics you love, share your passions with friends, and gain a new perspective. Join their waitlist from either the Apple App Store or Google Play Store! Learn more at Getibble.com
Blitzscaling Ventures helps rapidly-growing companies in winner-take-most markets become global leaders by providing in-depth scaling advice and capital.
Chris Yeh is the co-author, along with Reid Hoffman, of Blitzscaling, the book that explains how to build world-changing companies like Amazon, Alibaba, and Airbnb in record time.
A writer, investor, and entrepreneur, Chris has had a ringside seat in the world of startups and scaleups since 1995. His books help founders, venture capitalists, corporate leaders, policymakers, and everyday people better understand how the internet has changed the way we work together to build amazing organizations.
Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com
If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at austin@draperstartuphouse.com
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014 - On this episode, we are joined by the Founders of Clocr, Apoorva Chintala, and her father Sree Chintala. The Venture Capitalists joining us include the Founder and General Partner at Texas Frontier Seed Ventures, Beau Robicheaux, along with Leann Zhang, CEO, and Cofounder at Instrument Capital.
Clocr is a digital legacy platform for your social media accounts. They provide one tool for your family to organize, manage and pass on your digital legacy the right way. Learn more at clocr.com.
You can follow Clocr on all social media platforms @clocr_inc.
Beau Robicheaux is the Founder and General Partner at Texas Frontier Seed Ventures. Texas Frontier Seed Ventures is an industry agnostic seed fund exclusively focused on TX-based startups.
Leann Zhang is the CEO and Co-founder at Instrument Capital. Instrument Capital is a FinTech company specializing in job-specific and region-specific investment funds. It is the management company of Instrument Capital LLC. Instrument Capital holds the rights to a patent-pending allocation engine that incorporates data related to a person's job profile and location for asset allocation purposes. This investor-centric approach to risk aims to change how the industry thinks about proper diversification and fund curation on behalf of investors. You can get in touch with Leann by emailing her at leann@instrumentcapital.com
HBS Houston Angels is a forum for HBS Angels and entrepreneurs to come together and share ideas, mentor, and review business plans of early-stage entrepreneurs seeking advice and funding. Join their monthly pitch nights and stay connected to the group by visiting hbsclubhouston.com
Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com
If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at austin@draperstartuphouse.com
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013 - On this episode, we are joined by the Founder of Fundr, Lauren Washington and the Managing Partner of Draper Associates, and the CEO of Draper University, Andy Tang.
Fundr AI is a marketplace for startups and investors to get investment using AI and machine learning. Fundr AI accurately predicts startup success on a variety of factors and takes out traditional bias for access to VC. Reach the team on their website at Fundr.ai or on LinkedIn @Fundr.
Draper Associates, founded in 1985, is a premier seed-stage venture capital firm that encourages entrepreneurs to drive their businesses to greatness, to transform industries with new technologies, and to build platforms for extraordinary growth, jobs, and wealth creation. Learn more at Draper.vc
Andy Tang is Managing Partner at Draper Associates and CEO of Draper University. Andy primarily looks at Fintech and Healthtech companies. If you are interested in connecting with Andy, email him at Andy@draper.vc.
Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com
If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at austin@draperstartuphouse.com
Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIn and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!
012 - On this episode, we are joined by the Founder of ReBLEND, Kathryn Bernell, and the Founding General Partner of True Wealth Ventures, Sara Brand.
ReBLEND is an easy way to get a high-intensity nutrient boost in a fun frozen pop! They distilled a smoothie - took out the water, juice, and work so you can dial into the good stuff: fruits + veggies + superfoods. ReBLEND works with farmers and manufacturers to purchase fruits and vegetables that might unnecessarily be discarded and turns them into Smoothie Pops without the need to freeze during shipment. Meaning they arrive ready to freeze! Order your pops at reblend.co
Support the team by leaving a review and buying their product on Amazon! Follow them on Instagram @reblend.co and shoot them a message on social!
If you’d like to get in touch with the founder, email her at Kathryn@reblend.co
True Wealth Ventures invests in smart female entrepreneurs, from consumer health innovators to sustainable product pioneers. Women-led companies have proven they deliver higher returns. It’s time to invest in new perspectives. True Wealth VC is looking for more women-led opportunities that are improving environmental or human health. Submit your company on their website at truewealthvc.com
Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com
If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at austin@draperstartuphouse.com
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011 - On this episode, we are joined by the Founders of LILA, Ricky Williams and Matt Cohen, as well as Sequoia Blodgett, Operator at M13 Ventures.
LILA translates astrological symbolism into useful information that enhances the 3 dimensions of relationships. Visit heylila.com to learn more.
Support the LILA team by visiting their crowdfunding page at republic.co/lila
M13 is a full-service venture engine with a platform of experts and resources that helps our founding teams proactively navigate risks through all stages of growth and excel at execution. Learn more at M13.co
Get in touch with Sequoia by following her @SequoiaB on Twitter.
Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com
If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at austin@draperstartuphouse.com
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010 - On this episode, we are joined by the Founders of Nickelytics Judah Longgrear and Shama Keskar, as well as Sarika Batra, Executive Producer, Director, and Showrunner for Meet the Drapers.
Nickelytics is on a mission to make out-of-home media more trackable, easier to deploy, and more effective at scale by integrating the out-of-home market with a digital advertising experience. Learn more at nickelytics.com.
Support the team by following @nickelytics on social media. Check out their crowdfunding campaign at republic.co/nickelytics.
Meet the Drapers is the first crowdfunding show that allows the audience to invest like a venture capitalist. One winner is selected every week for the first 9 episodes before moving onto the semi-finals for a shot at big money. All contestants get the chance to be funded by the viewers through their crowdfunding campaign during the season. The top 3 crowdfunded companies alongside the 3 semi-finalist winners move onto the finals to win investment from Tim Draper! The winner receives half a million dollars from Tim Draper. Plus, all contestants gain crowdfunding investment from the viewers! Watch Season 4 now at meetthedrapers.com
If you’re interested in applying to be on the next season, email your pitch deck to Sarika Batra at hello@meetthedrapers.com.
Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com
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009 - On this episode we are joined by the Founders of MOD Tech Labs Alex and Tim Porter, as well as Sputnik ATX Managing Partners Dr. Oksana Malysheva and Joe Merrill.
MOD Tech Labs creates stunning visuals for film, television apps and more.
AI-powered photogrammetry tools automatically bring your 3D models to life at scale and in mind-blowing time. Generate meshes, transform point clouds, optimize textures, and so much more with their all-in-one platform. Create More. Save Time. Make Money. Find them at modtechlabs.com
Support MOD Tech Labs by subscribing and downloading their app on iOS and Android under ARMod.
If you are an investor who could add value to MOD Tech Labs email alex@modtechlabs.com
Sputnik ATX is an Austin, TX based venture capital investor and accelerator that funds early stage maker-founders who solve real problems. They combine capital with training and experience to help startups reach their full potential. Sputnik means "partner" in Russian. Join them at sputnikatx.com.
Get in touch with Oksana Malysheva and Joe Merrill on Twitter. Follow Joe @austin_vc, and Oksana @oksana_atx.
Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com
If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at austin@draperstartuphouse.com
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008 - On this episode, we are joined by the Founders of Perchance App, Dave Gottesmann and Nelly Farra, as well as Head of Ventures at Draper Startup House, Giulianna Crivello.
Perchance App allows you to go back in time to connect with singles in your area and nudges you to go on a date! What dating apps fail to recognize is that it’s not the person who didn’t “swipe right” on me that keeps me up at night. Rather, it’s the person who locked eyes with me on a busy street on my way to work and flashed me the most beautiful smile that I ever saw. It isn’t the person’s photo that I saw while scrolling through hundreds of other photos that makes me think, “what if”? It’s the person who was carrying a book by my favorite author who glanced back at me just as I paid for my coffee only to turn around and notice they were gone. These are the moments that make up a “life”, ones that can’t be artificially duplicated.
If you are an investor and interested in connecting with Perchance, email info@perchanceapp.com with the title Investment
Follow @Perchance_app on Instagram or find them on Facebook and Twitter @perchanceapp. If you’d like to learn more about the company, visit Perchanceapp.com for more information.
Draper Startup House Ventures is a global syndicate and not a fund - we connect startup entities to investment partners in order to ease the fundraising capital process. We provide an opportunity for investors to see more startup opportunities from our growing global network. Visit draperstartuphouse.com/ventures to submit your pitch deck or to learn more!
If you want to connect with Giulianna, email her at Giulianna@draperstartuphouse.com. DSH Ventures is sector agnostic and is looking for all types of companies to join the platform.
Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com
If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at austin@draperstartuphouse.com
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007 - On this episode, we are joined by the Founder of Credit Mountain, Nathan Pinto, as well as Investor Relations Associate at Capital Factory, Adam Valenta.
Credit Mountain is a B2B SaaS company taking credit improvement to new heights. Soon, Credit Mountain will transform the experience of being turned down for a loan into a win-win for lenders and borrowers.
If you are an investor who could add value to Credit Mountain, email nathan@creditmountain.co
Capital Factory’s mission is to be the center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas, the number one startup state in the U.S. Thousands of entrepreneurs, programmers, and designers gather day and night, in-person and online for meetups, classes, and coworking. With boots on the ground in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, Capital Factory meets the best entrepreneurs in Texas and introduces them to their first investors, employees, mentors, and customers. Learn more at capitalfactory.com
Follow Adam on Twitter at @AdamValentaVC or on Linkedin at linkedin.com/in/adam-valenta-054859b5/. Reach out to him with your startup idea and set up a 15-minute call. Adam looks for industry-agnostic companies, Adam is looking for consumer-facing companies, but is open to all startup ideas.
Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com
If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at austin@draperstartuphouse.com
Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on Linkedin and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!
006: On this episode, we are joined by the Founders of Popshop, Nathan Franco and Efry Ahdut, as well as Senior Associate at Elsewhere Partners, Michael Massad.
Popshop is a global platform where anyone can launch their physical or digital store(s) with ease. Brands can book flexible retail space and open their physical store(s) and store owners can list and manage their spaces all from one app.
Support Popshop by checking out their crowdfunding campaign at republic.co/popshop.
Book space at Popshop.com or download their app on the app store or Google Play. If you want to connect directly with the team, you can email them at booking@popshop.com
Elsewhere Partners invests in exceptional, ambitious software companies who have achieved a lot with a little. Often they are located outside of traditional venture capital hubs. Often they have bootstrapped and built capital-efficient businesses. They come ready for the capital, connections, and expertise needed to achieve the next growth milestone. The best partnerships are B2B software companies across the US or Canada that need help scaling their business. Find them at elsewhere.partners
If you are interested in connecting with Michael Massad, our VC guest of the show,, you can find him on LinkedIN - linkedin.com/in/michael-massad
Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com
If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at austin@draperstartuphouse.com
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005: On this episode, we are joined by the Founder of Lil Bucks, Emily Griffith, and Senior Analyst at Mercury Fund, Tom Jackson.
Lil Bucks introduces the lil' superseed with huge benefits, buckwheat; America's new favorite superfood. Already a popular superfood in Australia, sprouted buckwheat plays at the intersection of macro trends, offering taste, texture, and nutrition. A healthy alternative to granola. A game-changing crunchy topper. Welcome to your new obsession!
Follow Lil Bucks on Instagram and Facebook @lovelilbucks
Support Lil Bucks by checking out their crowdfunding campaign at republic.co/lil-bucksand ordering some clusterbucks on their site at lovelilbucks.com
Mercury Fund is an early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on entrepreneurs and technology innovation originating in the U.S. Midcontinent. Their investment themes target SaaS, Cloud, and Data Science/AI platforms that make the markets and industries of Middle America more competitive and efficient. Mercuryfund.com
Follow Tom Jackson on Twitter @startuptom or send your pitch deck to tom@mercuryfund.com
Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com
If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at austin@draperstartuphouse.com
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#004: On this episode, we are joined by the Founder of Plethy, Raja Sundaram, and Orrin Ailloni-Charas Managing Partner at Global Health Impact Fund.
Plethy is reimagining supporting aging and recovery in place through their virtual care delivery platform.Plethy was founded by a board-certified practicing physician and tech industry leaders. With over 150 years of combined medical and technology knowledge, the team is committed to enabling healthcare providers to deliver virtual care to patients and empowers patients to manage their own care at any time. Patients manage their care protocol at home twice a day. The clinic team has visibility to patient’s adherence and recovery progress. Real-time telemetry drives personalized care and quicker intervention. Providers can finally strike the balance between quality, access, and cost with our technology and dynamic data.
You can support Plethy by getting educated about the space! Reach out as part of their capital raise or introductions to hospital systems and clinics. Email Raja@plethy.com or visit Plethy.com to learn more.
Global Health Impact Fund (GHIF) is a Strategic Venture Capital Investment Network. Their investor-focused model invests exclusively on behalf of the clinician and healthcare professional investor network. They provide an opportunity for professionals to participate in a diversified portfolio of early-stage healthcare technology companies. These businesses are revolutionizing the healthcare industry, but the vast majority of clinical professionals are simply observers to changes that will upset their practices and worldview.
GHIF is agnostic to all healthcare companies. They focus on diagnostic and therapeutics, but also look at digital solutions.
Get in touch with Orrin at Orrin@globalhealthimpactfund.com or by visiting their website at globalhealthimpactfund.com
Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com
If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at austin@draperstartuphouse.com
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#003: On this episode, we are joined by Farhaj Mayan the Founder and CEO of OKO.Co (Formerly known as Kanna) & Courtney Real, Corporate Venture Associate at Capital Factory.
Farhaj explains the need for gig economy workers in the cannabis industry and how OKO.CO helps source qualified & trained gig workers for Cannabis companies. OKO.CO educates & upskill gig workers and helps fill the demand that Cannabis for these skilled workers.
Capital Factory’s mission is to be the center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas, the number one startup state in the U.S. Thousands of entrepreneurs, programmers, and designers gather day and night, in-person and online for meetups, classes, and coworking. With boots on the ground in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, Capital Factory meets the best entrepreneurs in Texas and introduces them to their first investors, employees, mentors, and customers. Learn more at capitalfactory.com
Follow Courteney on social on Instagram @therealcourteny & LinkedIn Courteney Real or email her at courteney@capitalfactory.com. She also has her own podcast The Real Capitalist that you can find on Spotify, Google & Apple Music.
Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com
If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at austin@draperstartuphouse.com
Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIn and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!
#002: On this episode, we are joined by the Founder of CoachTube Wade Floyd, and Draper Associates Investor Matt Harris. They discuss CoachTube, an online platform for coaches to learn from the best coaches and players in the world. CoachTube gives you the tools to learn Offensive and Defensive Coaching Schemes from Alabama Head Football Coach Nick Saban or tackling fundamentals from San Francisco 49ers Legend Patrick Willis. Wade discusses how they decided to narrow in on the big 4 professional sports (American Football, Basketball, Baseball & Soccer) and how that helped propel their growth.
Learn more at coachtube.com & follow them @thecoachtube on Twitter.
Draper Associates, founded in 1985, is a premier seed-stage venture capital firm that encourages entrepreneurs to drive their businesses to greatness, to transform industries with new technologies, and to build platforms for extraordinary growth, jobs, and wealth creation. draper.vc
Matt Harris is a Venture Capitalist for Draper Associates in Silicon Valley but is local to Austin where he offices out of Draper Startup House.
Get in touch with Matt by emailing him with your pitch deck at matt@draper.vc. He is especially interested in companies based out of Texas!
Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com
If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at austin@draperstartuphouse.com
Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIn and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!
#001: On this episode, we are joined by the Founder of Tabella Juan Acosta and Venture Principal at Capital Factory, Jill Klinvex. They chat about the future of communities, social networks, and the intersection of religion. Tabella is a free social app designed for catholic communities. Join ministry groups, stay connected to your parish, and grow in your faith with the best catholic content.
Follow Tabella on Instagram @jointabella
Download the Tabella app jointabella.com/download to listen to Catholic content.
Know a ministry group or priest who would be interested in connecting with Tabella? Email their team at hello@jointabella.com
Capital Factory’s mission is to be the center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas, the number one startup state in the U.S. Thousands of entrepreneurs, programmers, and designers gather day and night, in-person and online for meetups, classes, and coworking. With boots on the ground in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, Capital Factory meets the best entrepreneurs in Texas and introduces them to their first investors, employees, mentors, and customers. Learn more at capitalfactory.com
Follow Jill on social on Twitter & LinkedIn @JillKlinvex or email her at jill@capitalfactory.com
Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com
If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at austin@draperstartuphouse.com
Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIn and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!
#000: Co-founders of Draper Startup House Katie Russel and Daniel Wiegand give you a look inside what to expect on Season One of Pitch Please.
Take a seat at the table as previously closed conversations between investors and entrepreneurs are opened to the public. Understand how startups pitch their companies, how venture capitalists ask their questions and then stay as Katie and Daniel unpack the conversation.
Listen in with us as we analyze the companies and decide at the end whether you would invest or not. Do you know what it takes to get to YES?
Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com
If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at austin@draperstartuphouse.com
Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIN and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!