Planet of the Apps

2017 4.4

App creators are given the opportunity of a lifetime. If their concepts are chosen by the entrepreneur advisors, these developers will be mentored on how to pitch their app to Lightspeed Venture Partners for a chance at real funding.

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Premiere
2017-06-06
Two college friends pitch a public safety app and an Air Force veteran has an augmented reality breakthrough.
2
Flip the Script
2017-06-13
A father-daughter duo pitches a digital backpack, while Gary and will.i.am have a showdown over an exercise app.
3
Is It a Billion-Dollar Business?
2017-06-20
It’s a battle of the advisors when all four want to mentor the same developer. Who will emerge victorious?
4
Nothing But Hustle
2017-06-27
The hilarious Damon Wayans Jr. is among this week’s developers, pitching an app that connects entertainers with gigs.
5
My Greed Exceeds My Fear
2017-07-11
Personalized weather forecasts from a cat, an emotional wellness app, and a live news app from the former head of BuzzFeed.
6
Bet on the Jockey
2017-07-18
Things get heated when Jessica and Gary both make passionate pitches to mentor a personal trainer for heartbreak.
7
Revolutionizing Social Media
2017-07-25
Gwyneth gets personal about a co-parenting app, and will.i.am makes an offer that can’t be refused—or can it?
8
Scar Tissue
2017-08-01
A 17-year-old boy pitches smartphone laser tag and a former child prodigy presents a money transfer game-changer.
9
Might As Well Go Big
2017-08-08
Apps for finding hot new beats, connecting with running buddies, and shaping the legacy you’ll leave behind.
10
These Guys Are Hustlers
2017-08-15
The final episode of the season features a pair of high-school seniors and the most emotional app pitch yet.