Planet of the Apps
2017 · Reality · 1 Season · 10 Episodes ·
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.
Episodes
1. PremiereTwo college friends pitch a public safety app and an Air Force veteran has an augmented reality breakthrough.
2. Flip the ScriptA 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?It’s a battle of the advisors when all four want to mentor the same developer. Who will emerge victorious?
4. Nothing But HustleThe hilarious Damon Wayans Jr. is among this week’s developers, pitching an app that connects entertainers with gigs.
5. My Greed Exceeds My FearPersonalized weather forecasts from a cat, an emotional wellness app, and a live news app from the former head of BuzzFeed.
6. Bet on the JockeyThings get heated when Jessica and Gary both make passionate pitches to mentor a personal trainer for heartbreak.
7. Revolutionizing Social MediaGwyneth gets personal about a co-parenting app, and will.i.am makes an offer that can’t be refused—or can it?
8. Scar TissueA 17-year-old boy pitches smartphone laser tag and a former child prodigy presents a money transfer game-changer.
9. Might As Well Go BigApps for finding hot new beats, connecting with running buddies, and shaping the legacy you’ll leave behind.
10. These Guys Are HustlersThe final episode of the season features a pair of high-school seniors and the most emotional app pitch yet.
