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Forget everything you think you know about the world of venture capital. Host Josh Muccio takes listeners behind closed-doors and into the room where deals are made.
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#101 Josh Pitches The Pitch
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Episode 101
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About the Host
Josh Muccio
Host and general partner at The Pitch
Josh is a founder-turned-podcaster-turned-VC at The Pitch. He got his start in 2010, pitching his e-commerce startup to a panel of investors in college. After exiting the business in 2014, Josh ventured into the world of podcasting and started The Pitch. The show has been listened to by tens of millions, and to-date, founders have raised $14.5 million on the show.