Jennifer Brandel of Hearken is pitching a new kind of business. She calls it a zebra: a company that’s driven by a mission — but still wants to make money. And Jennifer’s mission with Hearken is to help journalists do their jobs better. But can she and the investors get on the same page?
Today's investors are Jillian Manus, Charles Hudson, Phil Nadel, Micha ... Show More
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#182 LIVE in NYC: 3 Startups, 3 Investors, 15 Minutes to Invest
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 ... Show More
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#181 ROOK: The VC Vibe Check
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 Mik ... Show More
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