Josh Muccio Podcasts

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For our season 10 finale, we’re trying something crazy. We’re giving you a full pitch from start to finish with no editing whatsoever! Founder Chase Robbins presents his snack delivery business, Handle, to investors Paige Doherty, Neal Bloom, Elizabeth Yin, Mark Phillips and Charles Hudson. Will they back this college dropout who promises on-campus…

Online shopping was supposed to make things easier. But with so many options, it’s also made our shopping experience more fragmented than ever. Kristine Locker set out to fix that with her social shopping app Locker. However, her target demographic is a couple generations behind most VCs. Can Kristine convince investors she has the solution to a pr…

We are cooking up something special for 2024 - listen in to learn more about what's to come. Thank you to our sponsor, Hop City Craft Beer and Wine: hopcitybeer.comBy Business Podcasts Don't Have to be Boring!

Ever stood at the recycling bin wondering, “Is this cup really recyclable?'' Enter Nicole Toole, the founder of ECGO, an AI-powered app designed to tackle this confusion. With ECGO, you snap a photo of any item, and the app will tell you how to properly dispose of it. But as mind-blowingly awesome as this is, the investors wonder how much money can…

Luke Barkley Young was tired of two things: companies that don’t take responsibility for products they put in the world and moldy shower liners. So he created Outlines, a circular subscription for all your home essentials. Their first product is a recyclable shower curtain. But it’s a rough environment out there for direct to consumer products. Wil…

Venture investors have spent the last decade searching for the killer use case for VR. Today’s founder, Andrew McHugh, thinks he’s found it with his startup, Wist. But days before Andrew gave his pitch, Apple sent shockwaves through the industry by announcing their new headset, the Vision Pro. Will investors be skittish about the tech giant enterin…

Cofounding sisters Kinsey and Jessa Lux think they’ve found the next big opportunity in sports tech, audio lessons for horseback riders. But the equestrian market is way smaller than say, running or cycling. Is a passionate market enough to excite investors, or is Ride iQ too niche to become a billion dollar business? Today’s investors are Beck Bam…

To all the investors and founders listening, join us in Miami this January. Go to thepitchevent.com to learn more and request an invite to The Pitch Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Josh Muccio

Actress Trics Rainone puts the "p" in passion by starting her province's first film festival open only to Northern Ontario filmmakers. Listen in as she shares how she and her partners got it off the ground because this is not a small undertaking. The festival - known as the Sault Film Festival, is now a non-profit supporting the local film industry…

Jason Vego wants to disrupt an industry so old school he has to sell door to door. Yet somehow his SaaS platform for convenience stores boasts a 95% conversion rate from free trial. Another number comes up in The Pitch Room though, Jason’s ownership percentage in Bevz. Will this founder win over the investors or get the door slammed in his face? To…

We are getting personal on this episode. Darrin talks to his mom about her entrepreneurial journey, her lessons learned, and watching her child (Darrin) blossom into a thriving business owner. Beverly Bethmann's first business venture was selling sunglasses to gas stations/convenience stores. She bought a box of 100 pairs for $5 and sold them for $…

Dan Hershberg loves golf. So much so that he founded the Amateur Golf Society – a PGA-style tour that any golfer can participate in. The investors think his flexible tournament model is a hole in one. But things get complicated when they discover a majority of the company is owned by a private equity firm, not the founder. Will the VCs and the PEs …

Bryan A. McBrien began his career in Hollywood creating almost every imaginable environment in the Art Department, from alien planets to miniature landscapes. He followed the movie business to Georgia and over time decided to open a store, Green Plant Shop, across from Trilith Studios. While in the podcast studio with Darrin, Bryan shares lessons h…

If you're murdered in the US, there's only a 57% chance your killer will be found. Jim Brown aims to change this statistic by enabling the massive true crime community to solve cold cases on his website Uncovered.com. But mysterious circumstances in the studio lead us to a question. Can a media company produce venture scale returns by… solving murd…

Despite a decade in engineering at Apple, Dhaval Patel didn’t have any smart technology in his home. So he designed a ring that converts every home into a smart home – using old technology found in your typical TV remote. But hardware startups are extremely difficult to get off the ground and many VC’s avoid investing in them altogether. Can Dhaval…

Insights from The Pitch Podcast Creator Josh Muccio on Venture Capital, Investors, and Entrepreneurs Venture capital. Investors. Entrepreneurs. This week, we talk to Josh Muccio, creator and host of The Pitch podcast, to learn how investors think and why some startups strike gold, and others crash and burn. Launched in 2015, The Pitch transports li…

Small Business Owner "Cracks the Code": Obtains Valuable Contract with US Government (and you can too!) This business is a niche within a niche. Preston Callahan combined his love of cars, dedication to customer service, his Eagle Scout rank, and experience in fighting forest fires to create a business that fills a very specialized need within the …

When Mariam Braimah led product design at Netflix she struggled to find participants in Africa to test new products. So she started Kimoyo Insights, a research analytics platform that helps companies like Microsoft & Flutterwave gather feedback from African consumers. But Kimoyo doesn’t quite fit the venture mold. Can Mariam convince investors to m…

Just because we took the month of August off doesn't mean we haven't been working. After a couple of social outings with libations to fuel creativity, we have composed a Golden Bucket List of guests we would like to have on the show. If you listen in and know how to get a hold of these unique individuals, drop us a line at podcast@beer.business wit…

When Madeline Fraser tried to design her engagement ring online, she was stunned to find it couldn’t be done. After bringing a cash deposit to a rando in LA, Madeline got her custom ring and, with it, a new business idea. She started Gemist – a vertical SaaS product for jewelers. It's the kind of business VCs love, but that means they'll expect the…

Not everyone knows what they want to be when they “grow up”. Our guest Meagan has had her own challenges identifying a career path. But, we know she is on the right one now! Learn how her web based career exploration portal, Perspectiv, allows people to live meaningful, impactful, and happy lives by helping them select the right career path. Learn …

We’re back for Season 10 with double the digits, double the deals, and double the drama. Your favorite investors return along with some new voices ready to shake up The Pitch Room. And for the first time ever, we’re posting new episodes on YouTube! Don’t miss our season premiere Wednesday, August 23rd at 7PM ET. Subscribe to The Pitch Show on YouTu…

We enjoyed talking to Lauren Coates, the Airbnb/VRBO guru on this episode. Lauren explained the “must haves” for guests who stay at an Airbnb/VRBO, the proper way to submit a review after your stay, and much more. We talked about our experiences as a guest and host…sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly. Lauren empowers new and established vacatio…

Like a seahorse, Stacy doesn't have a stomach. She removed it to eliminate a higher-than-average risk of gastric cancer due to an extremely rare genetic mutation (CDH1). As a result, Stacy has to eat every 2 hours. And because that gets boring, she created Seahorse Snacks! It's a portable snack packed with protein, and it provides nourishment that …

Before you roll your eyes thinking this is a boring podcast about taxes - think again. With lots of laughter and sarcastic jokes, we discuss legitimate, customary, and ordinary tax writes offs for small business owners, such as children over 7, pets for safety, medical savings, tax strategy and a whole bunch of other stuff with Shauna the Tax Godde…

On this episode, we have repeat guests passionate about teaching the young and the old to invest in themselves first. Claude Curry and Stanford Kimble II, from God Driven Global www.goddrivenglobal.com (and podcast episode 174) talk to us about launching their non-profit and the impact on the community. Their work has encouraged children to speak t…

In the latest episode of Flowcast, we chatted with Josh Muccio, the host of The Pitch, a podcast that uncovers what it’s really like to raise money for your startup. Josh Muccio: https://twitter.com/joshmuccio https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshmuccio/ Flowcast: https://www.flowout.com/flowcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078090 Hosts: https://www.lin…

In this week's episode, we hosted Colleen Schnettler, a startup founder & Ruby on Rails developer currently building HelloQuery in public. Colleen Schnettler: https://twitter.com/leenyburger https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleen-schnettler/ Flowcast: https://www.flowout.com/flowcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078090 Hosts: https://www.linkedin.com/i…

Liz Cheney took it upon herself to start her own podcast to fulfill a desire to address life’s topics that are sometimes the proverbial “hot potato” or the mundane like her favorite TV shows. Whatever the topic, she fills her cup with the satisfaction of the finished product - The In-Between Podcast. We talk to her about starting a successful podca…

During COVID, Lloyd Thompson realized he wanted to avoid spending his time driving to the office. What he really wanted to do was surf every day. That desire led him to market his skillset as a fractional director of operations by starting his business, Virtual DOO www.virtualdoo.com As Lloyd's business grew, he realized he needed extra help. His l…

In this week's episode, we spoke with Zach Hudson who’s building a better e-commerce search at Deft. Zach Hudson: https://twitter.com/nosduhz https://www.linkedin.com/in/hudsonzp/ Flowcast: https://www.flowout.com/flowcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078090 Hosts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gal-lamovsek https://twitter.com/heygalx https://www.link…

Matt Quinn joined Gal in episode 25 of Flowcast to discuss his entrepreneurship learnings and his mission to save America’s broken food system. Matthew Quinn: https://www.mquinn.online/ https://twitter.com/Mqsley Flowcast: https://www.flowout.com/flowcast Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gal-lamovsek https://twitter.com/heygalx…

They say, "You don't know what you don't know," which is true when starting a new business. Maybe you are a wiz in finance but lack skill in marketing - or vice versa. Our guest Danna Olivo Business Growth Sequencing Strategist and CEO of MarketAtomy, LLC, understands the struggle. Her passion is working with small first-stage entrepreneurs to ensu…

In the 24th episode of Flowcast, Gal hosted Jason Vana, a brand and content strategist, entrepreneur, and founder of SHFT. Jason Vana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonvana https://www.instagram.com/jasonpaulvana https://shft.agency/ Flowcast: https://www.flowout.com/flowcast Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gal-lamovsek https://twitter.com/heygal…

Josh Stroup is a leading force in the real estate industry, revolutionizing how people build their dream homes. His company, Iron Valley Modular, offers custom-built homes through modular fabrication, saving customers about 25% compared to traditional construction methods. With modular construction, homes can be configured to meet the specific need…

From drummer to actor to screenwriter, Kim Lombard talks about his life and the TV series that has been picked up by Amazon Prime Video, “Pink Is In” Thanks to our sponsor, Hopy City Craft Beer and Wine: https://hopcitybeer.com/By Business Podcasts Don't Have to be Boring!

Co-founders Kelvin Johnson and Max Huc know first impressions are everything. That’s why they created Brevity, an AI powered software to help craft a persuasive first pitch. But pitching a pitch product to a room full of pitch experts proves to be a bit of a challenge. Which brings up a question: what's more important, the pitch itself or the Q&A? …

Today we talked with Natalie Armstrong-Motion and found out how to become a mediator and/or arbitrator. Back in 1994 Natalie launched her company, Market Resolution, which guides people through the process of becoming a mediator or arbitrator, otherwise know as ADR. During COVID, Natalie founded a nonprofit company, Will Work for Food. https://www.…

The fashion industry is one of the most wasteful and inefficient industries on the planet, and Elias Stahl wants to reinvent it. His company, HILOS, is creating an entirely new supply chain for shoes, made on demand with 3D printed components. But they don’t actually design, manufacture or fulfill any of the products. They’ve just built a platform …

Today...Darrin shares his thoughts about being a co-host of the podcast and reminds us that change can be for the better. Thanks to our sponsor, Hopy City Craft Beer and Wine: https://hopcitybeer.com/By Business Podcasts Don't Have to be Boring!

Our next episode drops in two weeks, until then here’s the recap on what’s been happening at The Pitch. You can check out The Pitch Fund portfolio here, RSVP for our San Diego meetup on June 7th, and most importantly, subscribe to The Pitch Insider for all the best deals, company updates, and fun extras! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc…

While working her way through school at Georgia Tech as a concierge, our guest Andrea Arena realized that busy executives and professionals would benefit most from their own concierge. Andrea knew she wanted to develop a company that positively impacted people’s everyday lives, and with her life savings of $5000 and a dream, she started 2 Places At…

Alex Kosyakov claims to have discovered the holy grail of battery technology, a solid-state battery capable of mass production for electric vehicles. And with the ever increasing demand for EVs, investors are supercharged by this pitch. Can Alex convince them that his solid-state battery tech is better than the competition? Today’s investors are Ji…

Neil Mirchandani has been an entrepreneur since the young age of 15, when he began as a DJ, and eventually parlayed that experience into owning a liquor store at 21. Fast forward to 2023, where he is the founder and CEO of LLL Event Furnishings & Rentals, an Atlanta-based multi-million dollar event rental, furniture, drapery, and dance floor provid…

In the newest episode of Flowcast, we hosted Jai Relan, a 2x Founder/CEO turned startup advisor helping disruptive startups focus on product, growth, and strategic initiatives. Jai Relan: https://www.jairelan.com/ https://twitter.com/JaiRelan Flowcast: https://www.flowout.com/flowcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078090 Hosts: https://www.linkedin.c…

We talk to David Henry, COO of Card Isle, a company that helps retailers, of all types, bring the physical greeting card as a product category into their eCommerce offerings. While going to school at Virginia Tech, he and his co-founders (two of his classmates) created a one-of-a-kind company, Card Isle. They leveraged their knowledge and engineeri…

In the 22nd episode of Flowcast, Flo and Gal chatted with Elena Mazhuha, Mentor and Advisor to startups & Investment Director at Flyer One Ventures. Elena Mazhuha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mazhuha/ https://twitter.com/lenamazhuha https://www.flyerone.vc/team/elena-ma... Flowcast: https://www.flowout.com/flowcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/207809…

Founder Ariana Vargas wants to destigmatize talking about mental health. So she built a social app. No wait, now it’s a Slack app for the workplace? This founder is willing to do whatever it takes to secure investment - maybe too willing. Will Ariana build the business she wants, or the one investors want? Today’s investors are Jillian Manus, Charl…

When a guest is a no show, what do the podcast host and substitute cohost do…turn the spotlight on the cohost, Kraig Torres. We discussed a bit of of Hop City Craft Beer and Wine’s origin story, Kraig’s upcoming knighthood and various other topics. Thank you to our sponsor Hop City Craft Beer and Wine https://hopcitybeer.com/…