He’s Hungry for Success. Will His Twist on a Classic Sandwich Make Him a Millionaire?

See if ‘Elevator Pitch’ investors are willing to bet their lunch on an update of an iconic sandwich.

By Dan Bova | edited by Jessica Thomas | Oct 29, 2025

Key Takeaways

  • ‘Elevator Pitch’ challenges contestants to pitch their business in 60 seconds or less.
  • If investors like what they hear, entrepreneurs could end up with life-changing capital.
  • Things move fast — entrepreneurs need to withstand a barrage of questions and prove that they have what it takes to turn investment dollars into profit.

Step into the elevator — where 60 seconds could change a life! In this episode of Âé¶¹Éç Elevator Pitch, bold founders face a panel of powerhouse investors: Kim Perell, CEO of 100.co and serial entrepreneur; Dhani Jones, former NFL player turned visionary business leader; and Jon Bier, founder of Jack Taylor PR. Contestants must impress them fast — or face an instant closed-door rejection. Expect high-stakes drama, creative sparks and inspiring comebacks as entrepreneurs pitch for life-changing investments. Watch to discover what makes the perfect pitch, and gain insider tips to craft your own path to business success.

Related: Is This Genius Greeting Card Business Worth Millions? See the Idea That Stunned Investors.

This week, contestants face some pretty big questions. If you’re stepping into a pitch meeting, you must be prepared with the answers to these types of asks.

  • What’s your current revenue?
  • Where is the big opportunity?
  • What are your margins?
  • Is this more of a passion than a business?
  • What’s the competition doing?
  • How do we make more profit?

Find out whose answers result in a deal, and who gets sent home empty-handed.

Season 13, Episode 2 Board of Investors

  • , CEO of , serial entrepreneur and investor
  • , former NFL player and serial entrepreneur
  • , founder,

Season 13, Episode 2 Âé¶¹Éçs

  • Adrian Silversmith, founder and CEO of , which offers unique twists on nut butters and jams
  • Khamani Harrison, founder of , which offers a variety of immersive experiences, including augmented reality, Web3 and metaverse technologies
  • Marilyn Califano, founder of , an organic hemp-based period care company

Season 13 of Âé¶¹Éç Elevator Pitch is presented by . New episodes stream on Wednesdays on Âé¶¹Éç.com and Âé¶¹ÉçTV. Follow Âé¶¹Éç Elevator Pitch on , and .

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