Pitch Please

#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 [email protected].

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 [email protected]

Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on Linkedin and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!

#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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIn and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!

#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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]

Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIn and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!

#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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIn and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!

#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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIn and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!

#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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIn and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!

#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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIn and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!