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Investors Called This Pitch 'Nearly Perfect.' Did It Strike a Deal? | Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch

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In Episode 7 of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch, three fearless founders step up with ideas that could change lives — and they’ll need clarity, confidence and grit to convince investors Kim Perell, Jonathan Hung and Laura Chau.

From inclusive hardware to AI-powered identity protection, this episode is packed with make‑or‑break pitches, tough investor calls and powerful startup lessons you can use.

Who walks out with funding — and who gets left behind?

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE:

LESSONS YOU'LL LEARN:

✅ Why clarity in your pitch can make or break a deal

✅ The one number you must ALWAYS include (hint: it's your valuation)

✅ How to defend your market size when investors push back

✅ Why trying to do B2B and B2C simultaneously raises red flags

✅ How to stay poised and negotiate even when investors are skeptical

This episode delivers raw feedback, real drama, and priceless insights every founder needs to hear. Whether you're preparing for your own pitch or just love watching high-stakes entrepreneurship, you won't want to miss this.

Watch now, take notes, and subscribe for new episodes of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch every Wednesday on Entrepreneur.com and EntrepreneurTV.

Season 13 of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch is presented by Amazon Business.

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