Will Investors Bite on a Pizza Wallet? Find Out on the Wild Season Finale of 'Elevator Pitch.' On the season 12 finale of "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch," contestants teach investors to look at ordinary things in a whole new way.

By Mackenzie Truman Edited by Jessica Thomas

Key Takeaways

  • The season 12 finale of "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch" features contestants trying to match wits with legendary venture capital investors.
  • A great idea is just one piece of the puzzle — investors ultimately put their money and faith into entrepreneurs who they believe have the passion, fearlessness and coachability to push through to the goal line and beyond.

On the season 12 finale of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch, contestants hoping to win game-changing funds for their businesses must prove to our elite panel of investors that they have what it takes to succeed — in 60 seconds or less.

Related: 'Elevator Pitch' Meltdown: Watch the Moment That Broke This Entrepreneur's Brain

It's hard not to let nerves get the best of you when a stumble or poor choice of words can mean the difference between scoring hundreds of thousands of dollars or going home empty-handed. Knowing what investors want to hear and knowing what will make them slam their wallets shut is no easy task. But to help anyone faced with a make-or-break moment like our contestants find themselves, Pocket Sun, founder of SoGal Ventures, offers this empowering piece of advice: "Remember that pitching to an investor is extending an invitation for someone to join your exciting entrepreneurial journey," she says. "So don't ever forget that you are offering something of great value."

And don't forget that investors are people, too! If you can surprise them, make them smile and help them consider ordinary problems in a whole new way, you just might surprise yourself with the funding and mentorship you need to get to the next level. See who has the stuff to capture our investors' curiosity — and their money — on the season 12 finale of Elevator Pitch!

Season 12, Episode 8 Board of Investors

Season 12, Episode 8 Entrepreneurs

  • Virginie Roy, founder of Proud Diamond, ethical lab-grown diamonds and gems
  • Damiano Messineo, founder of Loopini, a high-protein frozen pizza that boosts cardiovascular health, supports muscle growth and promotes gut health
  • Sol Broady, founder of Leilo, alcohol-free beverages designed to calm and promote relaxation whenever you need it most

Related: Did This Entrepreneur Find the Holy Grail for Burning Fat? Find Out What the Elevator Pitch Judges Think.

How to Watch

Season 12 of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch is presented by Amazon Business. New episodes stream on Wednesdays on Entrepreneur.com and EntrepreneurTV. Follow Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch on Facebook, YouTube and IGTV.

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