Episode Spotlight

The contest is underway and the first ten elevator pitchers have faced the Sloan brothers – and the StartupNation community. Each week the contestants deliver their idea on the radio show and you, the radio audience, can listen to the pitches and vote for your favorite. The three finalists who receive the most votes from the community will deliver refined pitches for our illustrious panel of StartupNation judges. The grand finale airs on StartupNation Radio on December 2nd and 3rd, 2006. At the end of that show, one member of the StartupNation community wins The Ultimate Hookup: The chance to fly in for coaching from StartupNation and the opportunity to meet with actual angel investors.

The winner of week one’s competition is Lynne Sandler of A Sound Match, a dating service that matches people based on their taste in music.  Lynne will go on to compete in the final round against two other pitchers, and one of them will receive The Ultimate Hookup!

See the results from week two of the contest

About the Elevator Pitch Contestants

You can learn about the contestants and hear their individual pitches below. And if you want to hear them talk more about their business ideas, Chief Community Officer Joel Welsh will interview each of the contestants in a Community Podcast . Three finalists will deliver their refined pitch in the final show, and the top pitcher will win The Ultimate Hookup!

The contestants from the November 11th show:

Kami (getlocaladvice) : A free-for-the-community website that lets people connect and give advice to each other on everything from doctors to drycleaners in their area.
Listen to the pitch | Hear more of Kami in the Community podcast

Jean (jean808): Boracay Island, Asia’s best stretch of white sand beach, is experiencing tremendous growth and has a need for comfortable places for vacationing families to visit.
Listen to the pitch

Derek (DerekPadula): Young Forest Games hopes to change the way people view the gaming experience, and even their own life, by developing games with value and purpose.
Listen to the pitch 

Bonnie (wlwbottle): The world’s longest water bottle offers a natural and soothing solution for pain relief and provides comfort in a long, ergonomic design.
Listen to the pitch

Phil (PhilPixLit): PixLit is a virtual school that sells video lessons and special services to parents who seek help educating their children.
Listen to the pitch | Hear more of Phil in the Community podcast

See the results from week two of the contest

Learn about the results from week one of the contest

Official Rules