The Final Pitch, the Philippines’ groundbreaking business reality TV show, is set to premiere its ninth season exclusively on CNN Philippines starting July 9, and will air every Sunday at 8:30 pm with replays every Friday at 10:00 pm and Saturday at 5:30 pm.
Hosted by the show creator John Aguilar, the 10-episode series themed
“Open Edition” will feature aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and tech
start-ups across all industries to share their creative and unconventional
business concepts and vie to secure funding and mentorship from the
distinguished investor-judges.
In its new season, the show took a bolder step in emphasizing the
importance of inclusivity and diversity in the business world and beyond tech
start-ups, allowing non-technology entrepreneurs to take their businesses to
the next level. The show has captured the imagination of audiences since its
first season and served as a launchpad for promising entrepreneurs, providing
them a platform for fostering innovation and propelling business ideas into
successful ventures.
"We decided to embrace
the 'Open Edition' approach, recognizing the vast pool of talented
entrepreneurs across diverse industries beyond the technology sector. By doing
so, we provided them with a valuable platform to interact, negotiate, and engage
in discussion with the judges.” said Aguilar
The show will feature a roster of judges meticulously evaluating
entrepreneur contestants’ business proposals and determining the most promising
ventures equipped with insightful feedback, expert guidance, and engaging
discussions. This season’s exceptional panel of investor-judges includes Rico
Bautista, President and CEO of Etiqa Life & General Assurance Philippines;
Brian Poe Llamanzares, President of Pantheon Holdings; Henry Aguda, President
and CEO of UnionDigital Bank and Convenor of GoDigital Pilipinas; Robert Scott,
Vice President-Hotel Operations of Okada Manila; Israeli Ambassador to the
Philippines His Excellency Ilan Fluss; and the British Ambassador to the
Philippines Her Excellency Laure Beaufils.
In addition, this season will also showcase an episode of ‘Open House
Mentorship Sessions’ on August 6. The mentorship sessions involve insights and
expertise of outstanding mentors on diverse topics such as business strategy,
social media and influencer marketing, and pitching.
The episode’s esteemed mentors include Joel Santos, the founder of
Thames International Business School; Vince Golangco of When in Manila; Dean
Bernales of Uniquecorn Strategies; Paolo Rentero of TechShake; Atty. Marlon
Valderama of LexMeet; and Chris Peralta of Silicon Valley HQ.
Mark your calendars for July 9, 2023, and tune in to CNN Philippines to
witness the thrilling premiere of The Final Pitch Season 9: Open Edition,
showcasing the bright spirit of entrepreneurship, innovation, and the
extraordinary potential of Filipino entrepreneurs.
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ABOUT THE FINAL PITCH
The Final Pitch is a reality TV show where viewers see the coming together of the best and brightest startup entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders searching to back and support their enterprises. The idea was spawned to create a platform to not just serve as a guide and inspiration to those who will trek the long and winding road of entrepreneurship, but for investors to find and invest in the ones they are willing to back. The Final Pitch is produced by independent television production company Streetpark Productions Inc.
For more
information, visit www.thefinalpitch.ph.
