How Is a Hologram Zoo Worth $120 Million? Find Out on the Season Premiere of 'Elevator Pitch.' Watch to see which contestants can convince our board of investors that they have invented the next big thing.

By Mackenzie Truman Edited by Jessica Thomas

Key Takeaways

  • The season 12 premiere of "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch" features contestants trying to win life-changing investments from legendary business titans like Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph, marketing maven Kim Perell and former NFL player and serial entrepreneur Dhani Jones.
  • Money isn't everything — an investor's experience can be way more valuable than the size of the check they're about to cut.

On the season 12 premiere of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch, contestants hoping to transform their businesses and lives must convince a panel of elite investors that their dreams are worth making a reality.

And they only have 60 seconds to do it.

This season, the stakes are higher, and the deals are bigger — investors are ready to throw down to get their piece of the next world-changing idea.

A quick refresher on the rules of our show: Every episode challenges contestants to step inside our elevator and pitch their company in just 60 seconds. A board of investors watches, and if they like what they hear, the elevator doors open, and the entrepreneur has the chance to win a life-changing investment. But if the investors don't like what they hear, the elevator heads to the ground floor, and their shot at glory ends.

Watch as the sparks fly and the money flows on the bank-busting season premiere of Elevator Pitch!

Related: Catch up all seasons of Elevator Pitch

Season 12, Episode 1 Board of Investors

Season 12, Episode 1 Entrepreneurs

  • Mike and Dean Herkenrath, father and son co-founders of Deckiez, caffeinated pouches that are nicotine-free and tobacco-free.
  • Narell Vasquez and AJ Marino, co-founders of Full Of Beans Kitchen, pancake and waffle mixes made from whole fava beans.
  • Bruce Dell, founder of Axiom Holographics, creator of large-scale interactive holograms and holographic devices.

Related: Is This Business Idea Too Good Not to Steal?

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.

Mackenzie Truman

Entrepreneur Staff

Want to be an Entrepreneur Leadership Network contributor? Apply now to join.

More from Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch

Will Investors Bite on a Pizza Wallet? Find Out on the Wild Season Finale of 'Elevator Pitch.'

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

A Near-Tragedy Spurred This Dad's Invention — Now Worth Millions

A Scary Shopping Experience Inspired This Entrepreneur to Launch Her Own Brand. Now It's Done Over $5 Million In Sales.

Leadership

Lead From the Top: 5 Core Responsibilities of a CEO

Knowing exactly what the chief executive's role entails is critical for steering a company to success.

Side Hustle

This Couple Started a Side Hustle to Improve a 'Terribly Made' Bathroom Essential. Now the Business Earns More Than $3 Million a Year.

Michael Fine and Lisa Schulner-Fine launched lifestyle brand Quiet Town in 2016 and have been growing it ever since.

Business Ideas

70 Small Business Ideas to Start in 2025

We put together a list of the best, most profitable small business ideas for entrepreneurs to pursue in 2025.

Social Media

Learn How to Become a Successful Online Content Creator for Only $35

Discover ways to use AI to make viral videos, a successful blog and more, plus the principles behind freelancer and entrepreneur success.

Leadership

I've Seen 25 Years of Change in My Career — These 3 Lessons Every Business Owner Should Know

The business world moves fast, and you're already behind if you're not keeping up!

Business News

Want to Be the Next CEO of Jack in the Box? You Have to Be Really Good at Fortnite.

The fast food giant and Fortnite have a simple question: Do you have what it takes to be Jack in the Box's next CEO?