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 Entrepreneur 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

Season 13, Episode 2 Entrepreneurs

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

Season 13 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.

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 Entrepreneur 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.

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Dan Bova

VP of Special Projects at Entrepreneur.com
Entrepreneur Staff
Dan Bova is the VP of Special Projects at Entrepreneur.com and host of the How Success Happens podcast. He previously worked at Jimmy Kimmel Live, Maxim, and Spy magazine. His latest books for kids include This Day in History, Car and Driver's Trivia Zone, Road & Track Crew's Big & Fast Cars, The Big Little...

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