In this podcast episode, Josh Muccio, co-founder of The Pitch and a general partner at The Pitch Fund talks about his entrepreneurial background, his ventures in e-commerce and media, and the intricacies of building a successful media company like The Pitch. Josh recounts the show's sale to Gimlet Media and subsequent repurchase, as well as his personal experience pitching on the show. He discusses the challenges faced by emerging fund managers in 2023 and The Pitch Fund's remarkable achievement of raising significant interest from listeners alone. He also covers strategies for growing a podcast in a competitive market, the unique approach of The Pitch Fund in seed investments, and the rise of owner-operator led funds. Josh shares insights on AI startups, emphasizing the need for real-world applications and value creation, and much more!
Timestamps
Josh's Entrepreneurial Journey (00:00:25)
Building and Selling Startups (00:04:19)
Challenges of Media Business (00:04:34)
Venture Backing for Media Companies (00:06:40)
Starting The Pitch (00:08:05)
The Journey of The Pitch (00:13:08)
Pitching on The Pitch (00:16:23)
Fundraising Challenges for Emerging Fund Managers (00:19:02)
Raising a Fund from Listeners (00:20:20)
Podcast Distribution and Growth (00:22:30)
Value of Authenticity in Content Creation (00:25:24)
Unique Deal Flow for The Pitch Fund (00:26:35)
Selecting VCs and Building Relationships (00:28:46)
VC Value Beyond Capital (00:31:09)
Portfolio Construction and Investment Strategy (00:33:37)
Founder-Led Funds and Operator Expertise (00:36:03)
Specific AI Use Cases (00:39:02)
Podcast AI Tool (44:54)
Starting The Pitch Show (46:17)
Josh’s Links
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshmuccio/
The Pitch - https://www.thepitch.show/
Pitch Fund - https://www.thepitch.show/p/fund/
Email - josh@pitch.show
My Links
Podcast: https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes
YouTube: youtube.com/lifeselfmastery
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitmal
5-day email course: www.enterprisesalesexpertise.com
The Pitch: Rewards of Media Entrepreneurship and fund raising with Josh Muccio