Pitch Please

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Pitch Please episodes

  • Sparks Spaces: Electric Vehicle Charging Network

    Ep #080 - Sparks Spaces is building out an available and accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Network.

    On this episode we are joined by the Founder and CEO of Sparks Spaces, Tarun Girish. Sparks Spaces found a double pronged solution to properly electrify the US to support 35M Electric Vehicles by 2030. Their anywhere charging points can be installed wherever there is access to electricity, this is their Inner City charging solution. Learn more at sparksspaces.com.

    Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.

    You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.

    41 min
  • Break Stuff: One-Stop-Shop for Sports Card Collectors and Investors

    Ep #079 - An AI driven and blockchain related one-stop-shop for sport card collectors and investors.

    On this episode we are joined by the Founder and CEO of Break Stuff, Michael Schneider. Break Stuff provides everything a collector or investor of sports cards needs in one app. The Break Stuff universe consists of a social network, a marketplace, and instant & objective AI-grading. Get an instant and objective soft grading via their trained AI/ML algorithm. Add the grading label and sell your card on the marketplace. You can also share and showcase specific cards or gradings outside the app on other socials or marketplaces. Learn more at tradingcards.ai.

    Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.

    You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.

    44 min
  • Cornerstone: Frictionless Residential Construction

    Ep #078 - Cornerstone is the premier mobile-first platform to streamline your payments, communications, and project management for everyone.

    On this episode we are joined by the Founder and CEO of Cornerstone, David Willson.

    Frictionless residential construction just got real. Within two taps, you're already set up on your device. No credit card, no onboarding. Elegantly crafted interfaces for the homeowner, trade partner, and general contractor execute every communication, project management, and payment need imaginable, bringing everyone's focus back to building. Cornerstone was founded to democratize access to breakthrough technology, providing all project members with the technical tools necessary to streamline their build while centralizing every aspect to ensure a frictionless residential construction experience. Learn more at cornerstone-pros.com.

    Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.

    You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.

    55 min
  • Legitify: Simplifying Cross-Border Transactions Via Online Remote Notary as a Service

    Ep #077 - Legitify is simplifying cross-border transactions via remote online notary as a service.

    On this episode we are joined by the Founders of Legitify, Aida Lutaj and Arko Ganguli. Notarizing documents in person is an inefficient process which takes a great deal of time. Legitify's solution allows you to notarize documents online making the notarization process simple, efficient and effortless! The fastest way to get your documents notarized. Learn more at Legitify.eu

    Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.

    You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.

    50 min
  • PumpML: Give Your Products the Sense of Sound

    Ep #076 - PumpML provides an API/SDK that allows developers and organizations to build products that understand and respond to non-voice sounds.

    On this episode we are joined by the Founder and CEO of PumpML, Jonah Katz. Their mission is to empower developers to give their products a better understanding of the world. The technology of the future will rely more heavily on information about its environment to better understand and cater to our needs. AI is moving us toward a world in which we rely on technology for all sorts of tasks, from notifying us when our laundry is done to self-driving and performing complex medical operations. As technology takes on more of these traditionally human roles, it will become increasingly important for it to gain a humanlike understanding of the world around it. PumpML gives your product a sense of sound. Learn more at Pumpml.com

    Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.

    You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.

    42 min
  • projectNEWM: The Music Streaming Platform for Artists and Fans

    Ep #075 - projectNEWM is the new music streaming platform for artists and fans. NEWM gives power to the artists, fans and community.

    On this episode we are joined by the Founders of projectNEWM, Ryan Jones and Florian Sorg. Own your creative content, take control of your funds and tap into your loyal fanbase by fractionalizing and distributing Mechanical IP Rights as NFTs. Get the ultimate form of merch! Support the musicians you love, benefit from a multibillion-dollar industry and share in your favorite artists' success. projectNEWM connects creators and collectors through a decentralized market, enabling a community-owned and governed platform. Learn more at projectnewm.io

    Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.

    What's the point of building a business you don't own? Two12 helps founders reduce dilution and maximize control. Receive 25% off cap table management as well as the valuation, fund administration, and SPV formation services with code DRAPER25. Learn more and redeem at Two12.co

    You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.

    1 hr 20 min
  • Sparkler: The Digital Extension of Your Brain

    Ep #074 - Sparker is the digital extension of your brain.

    On this episode we are joined by the Founders of Sparkler, Sina Bagci and Seyma Cam. Sparkler helps individuals capture every inspiration, connect their ideas, and build a second brain over time. With their AI-powered automatic classification, thinkers can save important content with more structure and less effort. The goal is not self-improvement; it is to engage deeply with the world. Sign up for their Beta at sparkler.ai.

    Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.

    What's the point of building a business you don't own? Two12 helps founders reduce dilution and maximize control. Receive 25% off cap table management as well as the valuation, fund administration, and SPV formation services with code DRAPER25. Learn more and redeem at Two12.co

    You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.

    53 min
  • Pick My Brain: The World's First Global Knowledge Marketplace

    Ep #073 - Pick My Brain is where smart, passionate and interesting people go to buy, sell and share their knowledge one-on-one with the world's people.

    On this episode we are joined by the Founder of Pick My Brain, Maxine Cunningham as well as the Head of Global Mentorship, Yasmin Passos. Your time, knowledge and experience has immense value. You've invested a ton of time, money and effort into yourself. It's not fair for people to expect you to give it away for free. Set your boundaries and share your time on your own terms. Let the world know they can now formally book and pay you for your time, knowledge, experience, ideas, wisdom, energy, passions and unique offers. Sign up to be a brain at pickmybrain.world

    Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse. What's the point of building a business you don't own? Two12 helps founders reduce dilution and maximize control. Receive 25% off cap table management as well as the valuation, fund administration, and SPV formation services with code DRAPER25. Learn more and redeem at Two12.co

    You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.

    1 hr 3 min
  • AmptUp: Revolutionizing the Live Music Industry

    Ep #072 - AmptUp is an online marketplace for live music that provides a seamless ecosystem to connect musicians to venues.

    On this episode we are joined by the Founder of AmptUp, Holly Hagerman. Search for musicians by using smart filters and see important details at your fingertips. Book and pay directly through calendar visibility, hassle-free payments and clear contracts each time. Eliminate time-draining details through their marketing assets that are received automatically; they take care of W-9s. Promote and plan the show with AmptUp's time-saving ecosystem, so you have more time to build relationships. Learn more and start using their services at amptup.com

    Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.

    What's the point of building a business you don't own? Two12 helps founders reduce dilution and maximize control. Receive 25% off cap table management as well as the valuation, fund administration, and SPV formation services with code DRAPER25. Learn more and redeem at Two12.co

    You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.

    1 hr 2 min
  • Vae Labs: The Easiest Way to Get Your Energy On The Go

    Ep #071 - VAE is a pocket-sized caffeine spray designed to give you instant energy

    whenever you need it. Simply spray it on your tongue or energize your drink!

    On this episode we are joined by the Founders of Vae Labs, Orri Bogdan and Chaim Weinerman. VAE was designed for those times when coffee just isn't convenient or available. No sugars, no calories, just energy. VAE is infused with a proprietary MatchaBrew™ blend that uses the key ingredients found in matcha green tea. Studies have shown that small caffeine boosts are not only healthier, but the best way to keep you alert and focused throughout the day. Learn more and join the waitlist to order yours at vaelabs.com.

    Brex is the perfect financial solution for newly founded startups looking to raise capital. By offering credit cards, cash management, expenses, and accounting services all in one place, they help founders and their teams stay focused on what they care about most. You can open an account online in 10 minutes, and get an account number, routing number, and credit cards instantly upon approval, with no personal guarantee. Brex offers free wires/ACH payments worldwide for free and you earn up to 8x in cashback on your Brex card. With your credit, cash, and controls in one place, Brex is your financial OS. Draper Startup House companies get $1,000*, $5,000 AWS Credits, $200 via Brex Cash, expedited onboarding, & access to $150k worth of partner discounts when applying at brex.com/draperhouse.

    What's the point of building a business you don't own? Two12 helps founders reduce dilution and maximize control. Receive 25% off cap table management as well as the valuation, fund administration, and SPV formation services with code DRAPER25. Learn more and redeem at Two12.co

    You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.

    57 min

About Pitch Please

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Take a seat at the table as previously closed conversations between investors and entrepreneurs are opened to the public. Understand how startups pitch their companies, how venture capitalists ask their questions and then stay as the hosts of the show unpack the conversation. Listen in as venture capitalists analyze the companies and then decide at the end whether YOU would invest or not. See what it takes to get to YES!