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Ep #100 - 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 Founder and CEO of Vae Labs, Orri Bogdan. 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.   In this episode, we go through the highs and lows of building an early stage business. Orri shares his challenges and wins, from selling tons of product, the bottles bursting, almost giving up and then an opportunity popping up that the team took full advantage of. Learn more and join the waitlist to order your Vae 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.   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.

Ep #099 - Vantage Sports is private coaching and recruiting advice from current college athletes.   On this episode we are joined by the Founder of Vantage Sports, Patrick Johnson. Vantage is a marketplace that connects college athletes to paid opportunities in private coaching of youth and high school athletes. They are taking a radically different approach to NIL by connecting college athletes to the $15B Youth Sports industry. Elevate your game by training with a current college athlete. Learn more at vantagesports.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.

Ep #098 - FabuLingua is science-backed Spanish learning for kids through stories and a fun mobile game. On this episode we are joined by the Founders of FabuLingua, Mark Begert and Leslie Omaña Begert. FabuLingua wants to make learning a new language more fun and accessible for children so that future generations grow up to be more open-minded, empathetic, culturally aware and better prepared to lead in an increasingly globalized world. FabuLingua teaches children Spanish based on the break-thru language acquisition science known as ‘Comprehensible Input'. FabuLingua is a beautiful language-learning app for kids based on the latest advancements in the science of second language acquisition. They combine these educational and scientific insights with mobile gaming to teach your child Spanish (and other languages coming soon!) in a way that is fun, interactive, comprehensible and compelling. FabuLingua is designed for children 2-10 years old. Imagine if while your kids are playing a mobile game, they could also be learning a new language. Learn more at fabulingua.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.

Ep #097 - Exovolar is empowering humans and robots to re-imagine what is possible in the sky.   On this episode we are joined by the Co-founder and CTO of Exovolar, Andrea Giannini. Exovolar believes flying people and robots will be commonplace in the future. Imagine what we could do if we had the superpower of flight. Until this point, humans were constrained by gravity. Exovolar is unlocking our ability to design and perform beyond imagination. Join the Exovolar flight club waitlist and learn more at exovolar.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.

Ep #096 - Captis empowers gaming creators with the tools and social foundations to grow, be discovered and easily establish and join communities.   On this episode we are joined by the Founder and CEO of Captis, Joe Slack. Captis is for every single person that is, will or wants to enter the gaming market to consume or create content. Captis removes all barriers from becoming interested in gaming to becoming a part of gaming. They connect the entire gaming universe in one place for people to easily browse and understand gaming and its communities, welcoming in an entirely new generation of gamers. When something important happens it's as simple as taking your phone out, pressing capture and hitting send to share to billions of people and friends. Learn more and join the beta at captis.app.   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.

Ep #095 - HotelsByDay provides hourly daytime spaces with all the amenities of an elegant hotel: you can relax, recharge & be productive anywhere.   On this episode, we are joined by the Founder of HotelsByDay, Yannis Moati. HotelsByDay adds flexibility to peoples' schedules and generates extra revenue for hotels via rooms that would otherwise sit empty during the day. HotelsByDay's mission is to offer memorable lodging experiences through a convenient, on-demand booking process. Visit hotelsbyday.com and use code DRAPERHOUSE10 to receive a 10% discount on your next booking.     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.

Ep #094 - Hover City is the world's first flying modular and sustainable living unit   On this episode we are joined by the Founder of Hover City, Rawad Zaki. Cities are built around primitive infrastructure. With +7 billion people living in cities by 2050, governments are struggling to manage the dramatic increase in population, pollution, natural disasters and virus outbreaks. HOVER HAUS™ is a patent pending flying, modular and sustainable living unit. It can instantly assemble with other units into an off-grid building then disassemble leaving no carbon footprint behind. ​Their team aims to revolutionize the definition of cities. They want to design cities around communities rather than locations. They want it to be in harmony with nature, and nature is always in constant movement. By eliminating the need for complicated infrastructures, our cities can become agile, sustainable and adapt to demographic and economic changes. Learn more at hover-city.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.

Ep #093 - Patientory is changing healthcare from the ground up by building a healthier future for all by becoming the home of patient data.   On this episode we are joined by the Founder of Patientory, Chrissa McFarlane. Patientory is empowering people to take charge of their own health. They're revolutionizing the way healthcare stakeholders and patients interact and gain access to information, cutting out all layers and processes that currently are stumbling blocks in care coordination. Their mission is to empower people with actionable data-driven insights for improved health outcomes and well-being. Learn more at patientory.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.

Ep #092 - Join our General Partners and Founders of DSH Accelerator, Katie Russel and Daniel Wiegand as they unpack the top 3 learnings they've had from 2023 investing as Emerging Managers.   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.

Ep #091 - Compare prices from real bills and save money with Clearity.   On this episode we are joined by the Founder of Clearity, Shankur Arul. Clearity started in its own efforts to take care of their families and they quickly realized that this was a problem much larger than them. Families across the United States are financially crippled under rising medical costs, insurance costs, and corporate healthcare. Clearity's mission is summed up in one word: Transparency. For too long corporate healthcare and large insurance has been operating in the shadows. The only way for the public to hold them accountable is to lock arms together. Clearity is just that, a network of individuals working together to bring transparency and accountability to an industry that should be prioritizing families, not money. Affordable health is the cornerstone of society. They believe every family deserves great healthcare without having to worry about it being a substantial financial burden. Fair healthcare costs help open the door to better education, better families, and better lives. Learn more at clearityhealth.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.

Ep #090 - PiggyBack is what the family carpooling experience should be: safe, easy, reliable and flexible.    On this episode we are joined by the Founders of the Piggyback Network, Ismael El-Amin and Donald Scott II. PiggyBack is what carpooling should be: a safer and more flexible social transportation system for families, where the drivers are your fellow reliable parents. More than a simple scheduling app, they use artificial intelligence to coordinate driving routes, and parents can use the system as little or much as they like. PiggyBack creates family support networks and new friendships using a gamified points-based system for members who seek to get a ride, give a ride, or both. Learn more at piggybacknetwork.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.

Ep #089 - Fox & Robin is a premium athleisure brand addressing two issues. First, athleisure brands are too expensive, and second, there are no ESG-focused athleisure brands. On this episode, we are joined by the Founder of Fox & Robin, Tommy Flaim. Fox & Robin is a benefit corporation. This means they legally exist to optimize for a triple bottom line - financial, social, and environmental. Nearly all other activewear brands are C Corps and, consequently, are legally bound to maximize profits for shareholders (often at the expense of our planet and factory workers). They donate 1% of sales to environmental NGOs to help protect our planet and replenish the resources we spend. They strive to provide customers with the highest quality products at reasonable prices. Shop now at foxandrobin.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.

Ep #088 - H2cryptO Cryptocurrency Exchange will alleviate the anxiety and uncertainties of investing by providing live 24/7/365 support via chat, email and telephone.    On this episode we are joined by the Founders of H2CryptO, George Kushner and Jake Perez. The World's First Cryptocurrency Exchange that offers Live Support 24/7/365. Getting started is easy and can be even easier. Contact their client support team today if you need help. It's never been easier to buy and sell cryptocurrency. They're here to provide education, know-how and support. Clear. Concise. Simple. Cryptocurrency without the complications. Feel safe making transactions. Your privacy is their priority. Learn more at h2crypto.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.   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.

Ep #087 - Healthcare the way it should be with open networks, transparent pricing and the flexibility to enroll regardless of your employment status. On this episode we are joined by the Founder of indipop, Melissa Blatt. indipop has scoured the healthshare landscape to find high-value plans backed by the stellar reviews of hundreds of satisfied clients. They're not just an algorithm showing you options. They're real humans, carefully identifying plans they would buy themselves and entrust with their own health and wellbeing. They match members with excellent options for care at an affordable price. That means no two healthshares are alike. indipop makes sure that with so many options, you can easily find the plan that works for you. Learn more at indipop.co 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.

Ep #086 - Airbound is building the largest drone network for delivering blood and medical supplies to remote areas of the world.   On this episode we are joined by the Founders of Airbound, Naman Pushp and Faraaz Baig. Through Airbound's custom-built novel airframe that's 10x smaller and lighter than the industry standard, they're able to leverage SMEs instead of warehouses, allowing them to scale with 0 infrastructure costs and no onsite staff. Learn more at airbound.co   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.

Ep #085 - CrowdCandy is the easiest way to invest in startups regardless of where you live.   On this episode we are joined by the Founder and CEO of CrowdCandy, Jake Stevens. The CrowdCandy team vets their deals extensively so you don't have to. Invest with confidence knowing you won't have the rug pulled out from under you. When you invest on CrowdCandy you earn NFTs representing your share of the company. CrowdCandy NFTs give you the flexibility to buy, sell and trade your shares with anyone. Your CrowdCandy profile can be upgraded to unlock exclusive access into a company's earliest round, or special perks when you invest larger amounts. Learn more at crowdcandy.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.   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.

Ep #084 - LUXUS is selecting, securitizing, and distributing novel consumer luxury assets (predominantly precious gems) to create a curated equities portfolio for all investors.    On this episode we are joined by the Founder and CEO of LUXUS, Dana Auslander. LUXUS leverages fractional ownership to make the world's most exclusive luxury assets accessible to all investors. LUXUS partners with the world's premium brands to unlock fractional ownership in precious gems, coveted jewelry, rare watches and other bespoke accessories. Through these strategic partnerships, collaboration with leading industry executives and proprietary process/research, LUXUS provides transparency and access – once exclusive only to the ultrawealthy – to investors everywhere. Sign up today at luxusco.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.   AN AFFILIATE OF LUXUS IS ANTICIPATING MAKING AN OFFERING OF SECURITIES UNDER TIER 2 OF REGULATION A. NO MONEY OR OTHER CONSIDERATION IS BEING SOLICITED AND, IF SENT IN RESPONSE, WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. NO OFFER TO BUY SECURITIES CAN BE ACCEPTED, AND NO PART OF THE PURCHASE PRICE CAN BE RECEIVED, UNTIL AN OFFERING STATEMENT FILED WITH THE SEC HAS BEEN QUALIFIED BY THE SEC. ANY SUCH OFFER MAY BE WITHDRAWN OR REVOKED, WITHOUT OBLIGATION OR COMMITMENT OF ANY KIND, AT ANY TIME BEFORE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE GIVEN AFTER THE DATE OF QUALIFICATION BY THE SEC OR AS STATED IN THE OFFERING MATERIALS RELATING TO AN INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY, AS APPLICABLE. AN INDICATION OF INTEREST INVOLVES NO OBLIGATION OR COMMITMENT OF ANY KIND. MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT: https://sec.report/Document/0001010549-22-000060/   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.

Ep #083 - Pickey is the Creator Economy - completely modernized, completely reinvented.   On this episode we are joined by the Founder and CEO of Pickey, Jae Spivey. Pickey is a full service content creation platform that matches brands who need photos, videos, drone shots, ads, social content and brand development - with Creators, Designers, Directors & Jack Of All Trade Freelancers, using the industry's top equipment - with content delivered fast and fully edited. Their image editing is powered by A.I., their Creators are available same day or pre-scheduled, and their Directors take your brand guide and vision to the next level. Pickey is the Creator Economy - completely modernized, completely reinvented. Book now at pickey.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.   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.

Ep #082 - Gateway Gigs directly matches committed job seekers to good employers.    On this episode we are joined by the Co-founder and CEO of Gateway Gigs, Bobby McLean. The vast majority of early career job seekers don't have a resume. Nearly all job applications get no employer response. Hiring takes forever and still results in most hires being the wrong fit. Ghosting is at an all time high. Gateway Gigs creates a complete custom resume through AI compatibility pulled from the applicants self-introduction video in order to match users with reputable employers.To start, sign up, record a video introduction, and submit a free-write about your job history and career goals. From there, their team of industry professionals will use your free-write to create a custom resume for you and display it on your profile with your video introduction. Learn more and get hired at gatewaygigs.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.

Ep #081 - Become a venture capitalist with $100. Investing in startups is no harder than in stocks: own a share of world-changing companies in a few clicks.   On this episode we are joined by the Founder and CEO of PocketVC, Chinara Askerzade. Find out about promising startups before they take off by watching what Big Tech CEOs and VCs follow on Twitter. Invest as little as $100 with no fees. For both accredited and non-accredited investors. No charges for transactions, opening an account or account maintenance. Swipe right for interesting investment opportunities. Get to know founders through 1 minute pitches and regular video calls. Minimize risks by investing small checks into many companies. Get access to VC deals with good traction. Sign up at pocketvc.online.   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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ep #070 - M Aerospace provides scalable next generation 3D metal printing technology and the most efficient additive manufacturing solutions in the US, Mexico, and LATAM.    On this episode we are joined by the Founder of M Aerospace, Juan Munguia. M Aerospace RTC is an advanced additive manufacturing technology company based in Austin, TX, offering rapid prototyping and production capabilities to a wide range of industries. They specialize in Metal 3D Printing technologies and services, and offer a variety of metal materials, material combination and the ability to print large parts. From prototyping to production, they have you covered. Their team of engineering experts focuses on creative solutions for complex engineering projects, while offering multiple levels of service to fit all budgets. Learn more at maerospacertc.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.

Ep #069 - Shaka provides a platform that helps companies boost employee engagement, foster employee connections, and build company culture.   On this episode we are joined by the Founder of Shaka, Melanie Wertzberger and Managing Partner at Vitalize VC, Gale Wilkinson. Did you know that the average person spends 90,000 hours of their life at work? Shaka's mission is to make these hours more enjoyable and fulfilling. Because when people love their jobs, they make larger impacts on the world. Shaka believes that everyone deserves to feel happy at work. Shaka helps companies engage and retain their talented teams. They build the tools employees need to grow at work through networking, professional development and personal wellness. Learn more at joinshaka.com.   Vitalize VC is investing in the future of work. They're an early-stage fund and angel community with a founder-friendly approach. Vitalize Venture Capital was formed in 2017 as a $16M seed-stage venture fund and now includes both a fund as well as an angel investing community investing in the future of work. Vitalize has offices in Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Learn more at vitalize.vc. 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.

Ep #068 - Bold Move Beverages creates never before seen products with easily recognizable ingredients, so everyone can enjoy the luxuries of life.    On this episode, we are joined by the Founder of Bold Move Beverages, Jacob Guss. Fortune favors the bold. Three simple ingredients. No more. No less. Grab a Cold Brooze craft cocktail that combines cold brew and American whiskey. Grab yours at boldmovebeverages.com.   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.

Ep #67 - Moon Mortgage takes your crypto as collateral and provides 100% financing for the purchase of owner-occupied and investment properties.   On this episode, we are joined by the Founder of Moon Mortgage, Aaron Nevin and Founding Partner at Chingona Ventures, Samara Hernandez. With Moon Mortgage you can maintain exposure to your crypto assets, even your staking rewards. Sell or refinance anytime. You can liquidate your assets and pay off the loans or refinance anytime you want. Traditional lending is broken. This is lending for the next generation.   Chingona Ventures focuses on industries that are massively changing and founders whose backgrounds uniquely position them to create businesses in growth markets that are often overlooked. Focus areas are in financial technology, female technology, food technology, health/wellness, and future of learning. They invest in primarily pre-seed companies where they are raising their first institutional round of capital. Learn more at chingona.ventures.   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.

Ep #66 - Foodom is a marketplace connecting cooks with busy people, and families for in-house healthy, and affordable meal prep.   On this episode, we are joined by the Founder of Foodom, Reneta Jenik, along with the Managing Director of Techstars Boulder, Elle Bruno. Foodom is an online marketplace connecting local vetted cooks with people that want everyday meals prepared in their own kitchen, creating healthy and tasty meals tailored to customers'​ dietary preferences and needs. Our mission is to make everyday home cooking services available and affordable for everyone and make the world a better place one meal at a time!  Learn more by visiting their website at Foodom and on Twitter.   Techstars is a worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed. Founded in 2006, Techstars began with three simple ideas—entrepreneurs create the future, collaboration drives innovation, and great ideas can come from anywhere. You can visit their website for more information at Techstars.   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.

Ep #65 - Roboamp is a software that allows you to optimize your webpage with just one line of code.   On this episode we are joined by the Founder of Roboamp, Roberto Inetti. Roboamp is a Saas business that gets your publication ready for Google AMP. Get lightning-fast load times and boosted search results on mobile.  You add just *ONE* line of code to your website and Roboamp automatically will make it load in one second or less on mobile. Learn more by visiting their website at Roboamp and on Twitter.   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.

Ep #64 - Vybe Together is a social party app, As the world turns more digital and less physical, our need for real-life interactions has grown stronger than ever.   On this episode we are joined by the Founder of Vybe Together, Itamar Gil. Vybe Together empowers community leaders (nightlife promoters, musicians, event organizers, and brand ambassadors) to maximize their business potential through hosting real-life experiences. Users build their social profiles and connect over mutual friends and interests, Hosts swipe to invite new people to their parties and build a following base, and guests find new parties that fit their vybes to build their social party network. You can download Vybe Together in the app store here Vybe Together.    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.

Ep #063 - UNI Streaming is a streaming platform for independent artists that allow musicians to pull in revenue without any licensing deals.   On this episode we are joined by the Founders of Uni Streaming Brenna Damatta and Cannon Outlaw, along with Responsibly VC General Partner, Zecca Lehn.  Uni Streaming is developing a platform for musicians to curate a following of quality super fans so that even 500 devoted listeners can give you a career in music. They allow independent artists to maximize on revenue options for their music without giving a chunk of their earnings to big record labels. Learn more by visiting their Instagram page at Uni.io   Responsibly VC is a PreSeed VC Impact Fund, backing remarkable teams in both Sustainability and Social Good, you can visit their website for more information at Responsibly.vc   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.

Ep #062 -. Peep Connect is a reward system that turns restaurant loyalty programs into assets (web3) as opposed to points through a centralized infrastructure to help businesses increase their revenue with NFT's.   On this episode we are joined by the CEO and Founder of Peep Connect Valentine Osakwe. Peep Connect is developing an asset program that gives customers the opportunity to earn tokens and trade on the value of each restaurant they go to. They let your customers earn tokens when they shop, when a customer makes a payment they earn NFTs which can be exchanged for goods and services at a later date or resold in the marketplace, as part of our loyalty program.   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.

Ep #061 - Aphelion Aerospace is a nanosatellite systems and service company on a mission to operate the first dedicated CubeSat-class reusable launch system that allows for regular, scheduled orbital access at an unprecedented rate and cost.    On this episode we are joined by the CEO of Aphelion Aerospace, Miguel Ayala. Aphelion is developing technologies to enable a complete end-to-end solution for reliable commercial access to space. They provide launch services with their Aphelion Aerospace vehicle as well as CubeSat systems sales and mission integration services. They aim to miniaturize and mass-produce launch vehicle technology to revolutionize access to space.   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.

Ep #060 - RiftPay is an easy way to share expenses. No more tracking expenses or forgetting to reimburse each other. It's as easy as 1, 2, 3. Add your friends to a card, adjust the ratio, and split expenses in real time. Deposit money directly from your paycheck every month and earn cash back on all purchases.   On this episode we are joined by the Founder of RiftPay, Haafiz Abdurrahim. Spend money together, in real time. Schedule splits in advance and avoid the stress. Turn on auto-pay, and adjust the split ratio at any time. Join the waitlist now at riftpay.io.   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.  

Welcome to the final episode of the Pitch Please University Pitch Competition. On this episode we are joined by the finalists from this season of Pitch Please University. Listen to the end to hear who is crowned the title of Pitch Please Champion!    Our finalists include Akash Sareen from the University of Southern California, Charlotte Oxnam from Northwestern University, Eric Zhu a freshman high school student from Indiana, Brian Feldman from Carnegie Mellon University, Nikita Patil and Shiv Bhakta from University of Texas at Austin,    RedLino, founded by Akash Sareen from the University of Southern California, is a community where loyal fans can connect with their favorite stars from anywhere and get rewarded.   Cue the Curves, founded by Charlotte Oxnam from Northwestern University, is Reinventing the Plus-Size shopping experience. Cue the Curves brings together plus-size women, content creators, and clothing brands to create a fashion ecosystem like no other.   Aviato, founded by Eric Zhu, a freshman high school student in Indiana, is democratizing startup funding through short form video pitches.   Alveva, founded by Brian Feldman from Carnegie Mellon University is building an AI-driven social commerce platform for skincare product recommendations and helping people build a better self-care routine.   Project Xylem founded by Nikita Patil and Shiv Bhakta from University of Texas at Austin who are converting oil rigs into hydroponic greenhouses.   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.

Ep #058 - ​​​​It's Skinny, the delicious nine-calorie noodle that lets you enjoy your favorite dishes without sacrifice. When your pasta only has nine calories, what's holding you back? Grab a bowl and craft what you crave. A fresher way of eating is here.   On this episode we are joined by the Founder of It's Skinny, Bryan Guadagno. Enjoy pasta reimagined. The delicious nine-calorie noodle. Bringing you all the comforts of pasta -  naturally gluten free, vegan, kosher, paleo and keto-friendly. Order yours at itsskinny.com.   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. 

Ep #057 - Phantom is propelling humanity forward through lifelike control of technology. Learn more at phantomneuro.com.   On this episode we are joined by the Founder of Phantom, Connor Glass and Draper Associates Investor, Matt Harris.   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 the Texas Lead Investor for Draper Associates in Silicon Valley. Matt is local to Austin where he offices out of Draper Startup House. Get in touch with Matt by emailing him your pitch deck at matt@draper.vc. He is especially interested in Texas based companies!   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.

Welcome to the sixth episode of the Pitch Please University Pitch Competition. Make sure to listen and vote on the company YOU would invest in. The most investable company from each episode will move onto the finals.   You have until midnight February 9th to cast your vote →  https://app.sli.do/event/8MtEmZo25ytgUuRGQQHwUc/embed/polls/d3ec8c1a-229a-4a18-b435-6d19b2d373f1   On this episode we are joined by Brian Feldman from Carnegie Mellon University, Caelin Sutch from the University of California Berkeley, and Bhav Jain from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.    Alveva, founded by Brian Feldman from Carnegie Mellon University is building an AI-driven social commerce platform for skincare product recommendations and helping people build a better self-care routine.   Plots, founded by Caelin Sutch from the University of California Berkeley is building a social platform to find, host, and attend local nightlife events to create meaningful in-person connections.   Compass, founded by Bhav Jain from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is empowering patient informed healthcare.   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.  

Ep #055 - Avana is the first of its kind, USDA-Certified organic sparkling canned cocktail. They use real ingredients for real people - bringing new meaning to mindful drinking. At large, Avana raises the standard for health-consciousness within the hard seltzer and canned cocktail industries and donates a portion of profits to communities in need of support.   On this episode we are joined by the Founder of Avana, Brad Ledford, as well Isabelle Persson, Partner at Expert Dojo. Avana spent countless hours perfecting an honest, high-quality, and refreshing drinking experience that celebrates the moment with every sip. Pack Avana for your afternoon picnic, a day at the beach, backyard BBQ, sunset bonfire, or wherever life takes you. Order your pack now at drinkavana.com.   Expert Dojo is the most active international early-stage startup accelerator in Southern California. They invest $100,000 in each of their startups and help them get traction and scale faster than they could ever do by themselves. Learn more at expertdojo.com.   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.

Ep #054 - WeVoice is bridging the gap in access to mental wellness through biofeedback, adaptive sound healing powered with Voice Emotion-AI and transformational coaching sessions, making mental care accessible to everyone, who wants to live a stressless life avoiding Rx medication.   On this episode we are joined by the founders of WeVoice, Nataliya Storozhylova, Alfonso Paredes and Anton Melnik. WeVoice's mission is to give back the best version of you to 1 billion people in Health, Mind, Impact, Performance and Human Connections by transforming people's stress patterns in 7-15 min a day! Download WeVoice now at wevoice.ai   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.

Welcome to the fifth episode of the Pitch Please University Pitch Competition. Make sure to listen and vote on the company YOU would invest in. The most investable company from each episode will move onto the finals.   You have until midnight January 26th to cast your vote →    https://app.sli.do/event/8MtEmZo25ytgUuRGQQHwUc/embed/polls/b8f9bffc-1f3e-4c06-826b-909958057e81   On this episode we are joined by Neal Singal from Georgetown University, Brea Givens from the University of Mississippi and Akash Sareen from the University of Southern California.    GUAC, founded by Neal Singal from Georgetown University, monitors air quality for businesses and helps them to fix it.   Froomie, founded by Brea Givens from the University of Mississippi is an all-in-one housing platform for university students to find roommates and off campus rentals.   RedLino, founded by Akash Sareen from the University of Southern California, is a community where loyal fans can connect with their favorite stars from anywhere and get rewarded.   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.

Ep #052 - The MŌN App is the first and only social audio app designed for conversation, education, and exploration centered exclusively on sex.    On this episode we are joined by Caleth Jones, the Founder and CEO of The MŌN App. The first and only live drop-in audio app designed for conversation, education, and exploration centered on sex. Download today and join a sex-positive community. Be anonymous or build your brand! Learn more at themonapp.com.   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.  

Ep #051 - Cottage is the freelancing platform for startups, software engineers, data scientists, and part time workers. Cottage matches engineers with startups to perform tasks on a part time basis. Engineers have complete autonomy over when they begin tasks, how many tasks they take on, and the startups with whom they work.    On this episode we are joined by Hunter Hodnett, the Founder and CEO at Cottage. Start a freelancing side hustle with Cottage and work as much or as little as you want from wherever you want. Work with industry leading startups and early stage companies with a desire to innovate with a global team while keeping control of their intellectual property. Learn more at joincottage.com.   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.

Welcome to the fourth episode of the Pitch Please University Pitch Competition. Make sure to listen and vote on the company YOU would invest in. The most investable company from each episode will move onto the finals.   You have until midnight January 12th to cast your vote →  https://app.sli.do/event/8MtEmZo25ytgUuRGQQHwUc/embed/polls/baf5d76b-be80-4393-9ef9-96814b66885d   On this episode we are joined by Charlotte Oxnam from Northwestern University, Kyle Levy from the University of Miami and Olufolakemi Bolarinw from RMIT University. Cue the Curves, founded by Charlotte Oxnam from Northwestern University, is Reinventing the Plus-Size shopping experience. Their app brings together plus-size women, content creators, and clothing brands to create a fashion ecosystem like no other. UniHop, founded by Kyle Levy from the University of Miami, is a college campus delivery and fulfillment platform for college students. UniHop strives to make receiving packages, food and product delivery on college campuses a whole ‘hop' easier. New Leaf, founded by Olufolakemi Bolarinwa, from RMIT University, is converting plastic and textile material waste into timeless, modular furniture pieces that won't cost the Earth. New Leaf is bringing community, industry, business and people together into one sustainable movement.   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.