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The Pitch, Democratizing Startup Funding, and Non-Consensus Investing with Josh Muccio

  • Joe Magyer
  • Aug 6
  • 2 min read

Josh Muccio is the Founder of The Pitch and The Pitch Fund. The Pitch is a show that features startup founders pitching a panel of VCs and getting live-fire feedback. The Pitch Fund invests in Josh’s favorite startups that appear on The Pitch. We talked about the behind-the-scenes of how the show works, pitching, whether the market matters more than the founder, and the dangers of consensus investing.


The episode is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and YouTube Music.


The Pitch, Democratizing Startup Funding, and Non-Consensus Investing with Josh Muccio


00:41 The Origin of The Pitch Podcast

05:33 The Realities of Pitching to VCs

10:23 The Pitch Fund and Its Mission

15:26 Navigating Market Dynamics in Startup Investing

20:24 Evaluating Founders and Market Potential

25:03 The Importance of Genuine Founder Stories

29:51 Challenging Conventional VC Practices

34:46 Closing Thoughts and Advice for Founders


Takeaways from The Pitch, Democratizing Startup Funding, and Non-Consensus Investing with Josh Muccio


  • The Pitch aims to democratize access to investment opportunities.

  • Realistic pitching is crucial for founders seeking investment.

  • The dynamics of the startup ecosystem are constantly evolving.

  • Market evaluation is as important as the founder's vision.

  • Genuine founder stories resonate more with investors.

  • Investing for markups can be detrimental to startups.

  • Transparency in pitching can build trust with VCs.

  • Founders should focus on their journey and motivations.

  • The importance of understanding market dynamics in investing.

  • VCs often become jaded over time, affecting their decision-making.



The content here is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal or tax advice. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect the views of Seaplane Ventures. Our host, guests and clients may hold investments discussed in this podcast. Please invest responsibly.

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