Bonus Episode: Making the Pitch Perfect

Venture capital is more concentrated than ever, making it increasingly difficult for early-stage founders to land their first check. So what does it actually take to stand out to investors? In this special bonus episode of Build Mode, host Isabelle Johannesen sits down with Punee ...  Show more

For years, crowdfunding had a reputation as the place founders went when they couldn’t raise venture capital. Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor thinks founders should look at it very differently. In this episode of Build Mode, host Isabelle Johannesen sits down with Everett to talk ...  Show more

You heard the pitches. Now hear the aftermath. The Season 13 Finale brings you founder wins, surprises, pivots—and one last chance to invest. With in-depth updates on four standout companies and quick hits on the rest, this finale delivers the full story. ... Watch the finale on ...  Show more

Raising money for your startup? Good news—applications for Season 14 of The Pitch are now open! General partner Lisa Muccio and venture scout Peter Liu share what we look for in a startup, and how you can land a spot on our next season. So if you're a pre-seed or seed-stage found ...  Show more

Lucidity Insights wrapped up its debut The Perfect Pitch podcast season in 2024, offering actionable advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. 

Erika Welch shared her top 5 takeaways from conversations with the Middle East and Africa's most influential investors: not eve ...