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The Pitch

Where startup founders raise millions and listeners can invest. Host Josh Muccio takes listeners behind closed-doors and into the room where deals are made. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.

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63:08

#182 LIVE in NYC: 3 Startups, 3 Investors, 15 Minutes...

The Pitch ·

2026/03/18

Live from New York, it's... The Pitch! Uche AI, greenIRR, and Wiggle Room were given just 15 minutes to pitch at the SEEN Summit hosted by Visible Hands. But is 15 minutes enough time to secure our first ever investment on a live show?This is The Pitch for Uche AI, greenIRR, and Wiggle Room. Featuring investors Jesse Middleton, Jenny Fielding, and Charles Hudson. Listen to the live show ad free on Patreon Join us for the Season 16 taping and founder happy hour in Tampa Subscribe to our email

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52:35

#181 ROOK: The VC Vibe Check

The Pitch ·

2026/03/11

Marco Benitez moved his family to the US to build Rook, an API for wearables. But when a familiar face shows up in The Pitch Room, he learns just how much vibes matter in venture.This is The Pitch for Rook. Featuring investors Elizabeth Yin, Jesse Middleton, Laura Lucas, and Mike Ma. Watch Marco’s pitch uncut on Patreon (@ThePitch) Join us for the Season 16 taping and founder happy hour in Tampa Subscribe to our email newsletter: insider.pitch.show Learn more about The Pitch Fund:

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41:39

#180 Climatta: Planet Vs. Money

The Pitch ·

2026/03/04

Iñaki wants to save the planet AND save companies money on their electricity bills. Can this outdoorsman convince the VCs there's a big earnings in big savings?This is The Pitch for Climatta. Featuring investors Elizabeth Yin, Jesse Middleton, Laura Lucas, and Mike Ma. Watch Iñaki’s pitch uncut on Patreon (@ThePitch) Join us for the Season 16 taping in Tampa Subscribe to our email newsletter: insider.pitch.show Learn more about The Pitch Fund: thepitch.fund *Disclaimer: No offer to invest in

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41:48

#179 Minimis: Declaring War on Garmin

The Pitch ·

2026/02/25

Jo and Paul came all the way from Sydney with a prototype and a dream. They've designed AR sunglasses for cyclists and runners. Will the investors believe they can beat the tech giants?This is The Pitch for Minimis. Featuring investors Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Jesse Middleton, and Dawn Dobras. Minimis Wefunder: https://wefunder.com/minimis/ Watch Jo and Paul’s pitch uncut on Patreon (@ThePitch) Join us for the Season 16 taping in Tampa Subscribe to our email newsletter:

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39:42

#178 CosmicBrain AI: How to Train Your Robot

The Pitch ·

2026/02/18

Anto has been obsessed with robots since he was 7. Now, he's building a company where anyone can train a robot with just a pair of VR glasses. Will he make our laundry folding robot dreams come true, or is the world not quite ready for Anto's futuristic vision?This is The Pitch for CosmicBrain AI. Featuring investors Cyan Banister, Charles Hudson, Immad Akhund, Monique Woodard, and Rohit Gupta. Watch Anto’s pitch uncut on Patreon (@ThePitch) Join us for the Season 16 taping in Tampa Subscribe

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39:45

#177 Aleoop: Show Me The Sales!

The Pitch ·

2026/02/11

After losing a huge sale due to product gaps, Meghan Scanlon left Stripe to start Aleoop, an AI that helps product and sales teams close more deals. But will she be able to close the investors with no sales herself?This is The Pitch for Aleoop. Featuring investors Elizabeth Yin, Jesse Middleton, Laura Lucas, and Mike Ma. Watch Meghan’s pitch uncut on Patreon (@ThePitch) Join us for the Season 16 taping in Tampa Subscribe to our email newsletter: insider.pitch.show Learn more about The Pitch

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34:21

#176 Your AI Website Sucks. PeachWeb is the Future

The Pitch ·

2026/02/04

PeachWeb built 3D websites for some of the biggest brands in the world. Now Lucas is enabling everyone to create these jaw-dropping sites with his AI 3D website builder. But will "looking cool" be enough to stand out in a crowded market?This is The Pitch for PeachWeb. Featuring investors Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Jesse Middleton, and Dawn Dobras. ... Watch Lucas’ pitch uncut on Patreon (@ThePitch) Join us for the Season 16 taping in Tampa Subscribe to our email newsletter:

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54:52

Season 14 Finale: The Mad Scientist, The Foxhole, and...

The Pitch ·

2025/11/26

You heard seven pitches from Napa... but what happened after the show? We'll catch you up with four founder deep dives and some rapid fire updates on the Season 14 Finale.... Listen to the finale on Patreon (@ThePitch) Subscribe to our email newsletter: insider.pitch.show Learn more about The Pitch Fund: thepitch.fund … Music in this episode by The Muse Maker, Breakmaster Cylinder, The Firmware Rebels, Ønders, Aero Ross, Boxwood Orchestra, Memory Palace, Bitters, Cosette, Fabulist, Memory

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16:07

The Hot Mic: Should You Start a Venture Fund?

The Pitch ·

2025/11/21

Ever wanted to sit at the table in The Pitch Room and ask the VCs your burning question? Three listeners got the chance on our new segment, The Hot Mic, a live listener Q&A where you get to ask the investors anything.In this episode, our VCs answer: • Should I start a venture fund? • What do you look for in a pitch? • What’s the one company you regret passing on?Submit your questions for the next listener Q&A at pitch.show/hotmic. And get ready… because the Season 14 Finale drops next

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46:58

#175 Above Health: The Allergy Clinic of the Future

The Pitch ·

2025/11/19

Hardware is… easy now?! That’s what Matt Truebe said when he pitched three devices and a plan to help families with food allergies and asthma. He has tons of experience, but between telehealth and hardware, is this business just too complicated for the VCs?This is The Pitch for Above Health. Featuring investors Cyan Banister, Charles Hudson, Immad Akhund, Monique Woodard, and Rohit Gupta. ... Watch Matt’s pitch uncut on Patreon (@ThePitch) Subscribe to our email newsletter:

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40:07

#174 Investrio: QuickBooks for the People

The Pitch ·

2025/11/12

Joyce and Laura are done with clunky finance tools. So they built Investrio, an AI bookkeeper for solopreneurs. With only 25 paying customers in a market where QuickBooks reigns supreme, will the VCs make an early bet?This is The Pitch for Investrio. Featuring investors Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Jesse Middleton, and Dawn Dobras. ... Watch Joyce’s pitch uncut on Patreon (@ThePitch) Subscribe to our email newsletter: insider.pitch.show Learn more about The Pitch Fund:

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43:31

#173 STAG: The Tesla of Construction Equipment?!

The Pitch ·

2025/11/05

When Adam and Patrik met on the Slovakian National Swim team, they never imagined they'd build a startup together in the US. Can they get the VCs on board with their made-in-America electric mini skid steer, or will the blue collar market scare them away?This is The Pitch for STAG. Featuring investors Elizabeth Yin, Jesse Middleton, Laura Lucas, and Mike Ma. ... Watch Adam and Patrik’s pitch uncut on Patreon (@ThePitch) Subscribe to our email newsletter: insider.pitch.show Learn more about

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43:20

#172 My Town AI: ChatGPT Meets SimCity

The Pitch ·

2025/10/29

Nichole Sterling built the AI product she wished she had as an elected official. Will investors see the $2.2 trillion opportunity she sees? Or will this pitch get stuck in committee.This is The Pitch for My Town AI. Featuring investors Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Jesse Middleton, and Dawn Dobras. ... Watch Nichole’s pitch uncut on Patreon (@ThePitch) Subscribe to our email newsletter: insider.pitch.show Learn more about The Pitch Fund: thepitch.fundRSVP for one of our LP meetups:

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41:49

#171 Doctours: VC Funded Hair Transplants?!

The Pitch ·

2025/10/22

Medical tourism saved his brother's life. Now Girum wants to create a marketplace where every American can travel to find the care they need. Will the investors see his vision when his first market is... hair transplants?This is The Pitch for Doctours. Featuring investors Cyan Banister, Charles Hudson, Immad Akhund, Monique Woodard, and Rohit Gupta. ... Watch Girum’s pitch uncut on Patreon (@ThePitch) Subscribe to our email newsletter: insider.pitch.show Learn more about The Pitch Fund:

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50:14

#170 Original Sunshine: The Best Bagel You've Never...

The Pitch ·

2025/10/15

Co-founders Brad & David sneak into The Pitch dressed as caterers with a bagel so good you'd never know it's gluten free. Their blind taste test wins the room, but is the brand strong enough to land a deal?This is The Pitch for Original Sunshine. Featuring investors Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Jesse Middleton, and Dawn Dobras. ... Watch David and Brad’s pitch uncut on Patreon (@ThePitch) Subscribe to our email newsletter: insider.pitch.show Learn more about The Pitch Fund:

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52:54

#169 Mappa: Can Voice AI Find You a Job… or a Date?

The Pitch ·

2025/10/08

Sarah Lucena built Mappa to decode the hidden signals in your voice—revealing who you are and where you belong. From jobs to relationships, she believes your voice holds the key to every connection. Will the investors back this bold Brazilian founder or are they not the right match for her?This is The Pitch for Mappa. Featuring investors Cyan Banister, Charles Hudson, Immad Akhund, Monique Woodard, and Rohit Gupta. ... Watch Sarah’s pitch uncut on Patreon (@ThePitch) Subscribe to our email

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2:39

Season 14: What VCs Really Want

The Pitch ·

2025/10/01

Unicorns. Weird things. Founders who'll blow through brick walls. The best in venture tell us exactly what they want to invest in. Season 14 starts Oct 8.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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32:55

#168 Finnecto: Where Deals Don’t Die

The Pitch ·

2025/09/24

Ariel Puga wants to save deals from dying in procurement purgatory. His traction is strong, but will the investors see how big this could be in Latin America?This is The Pitch for Finnecto. Featuring investors ⁠Paige Finn Doherty⁠,⁠ Charles Hudson, Jesse Middleton and Jenny Fielding. ... Watch Ariel’s pitch on YouTube (@thepitchshow) and Patreon (@ThePitch) Subscribe to our public email newsletter: insider.pitch.show Learn more about The Pitch Fund: thepitch.fund *Disclaimer: No offer to

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31:52

#167 Levee: Cleaning Up Hotels' Dirty Secret

The Pitch ·

2025/09/17

Knock, knock! AI wants to inspect your room. Al Lagunas grew up watching his mom clean hotel rooms. Now he’s building Levee, an AI-powered app to make her job easier—and keep the staff from getting yelled at. But with just one hotel customer and a $10M+ valuation, will the investors check in… or check out?This is The Pitch for Levee. Featuring investors ⁠Paige Finn Doherty⁠,⁠ Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Jesse Middleton and Jenny Fielding. ... Watch Al’s pitch on YouTube (@thepitchshow) and

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30:14

#166 Awear: Whoop For Your Brain

The Pitch ·

2025/09/10

Antonio used an Apple Watch to improve his physical health. But he couldn't find a wearable to help him in the same way with his mental health. So he built Awear, an ear cuff that monitors your brain and coaches you through stress in real time. But can he convince the investors who’ve seen every wearable under the sun?This is The Pitch for Awear. Featuring investors ⁠Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Ben Zises and Kate McAndrew. ... Watch Antonio’s pitch on YouTube (@thepitchshow) and Patreon

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