Planet of the Apps (Season 1)

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 (Episode 1) 2.0

    Air date: 2017-06-06

    Runtime: 50 min

    Overview: Two college friends pitch a public safety app and an Air Force veteran has an augmented reality breakthrough.

  • Poster for Flip the Script

    Flip the Script (Episode 2)

    Air date: 2017-06-13

    Runtime: 50 min

    Overview: A father-daughter duo pitches a digital backpack, while Gary and will.i.am have a showdown over an exercise app.

  • Poster for Is It a Billion-Dollar Business?

    Is It a Billion-Dollar Business? (Episode 3)

    Air date: 2017-06-20

    Runtime: 50 min

    Overview: It’s a battle of the advisors when all four want to mentor the same developer. Who will emerge victorious?

  • Poster for Nothing But Hustle

    Nothing But Hustle (Episode 4)

    Air date: 2017-06-27

    Runtime: 50 min

    Overview: The hilarious Damon Wayans Jr. is among this week’s developers, pitching an app that connects entertainers with gigs.

  • Poster for My Greed Exceeds My Fear

    My Greed Exceeds My Fear (Episode 5)

    Air date: 2017-07-11

    Runtime: 50 min

    Overview: Personalized weather forecasts from a cat, an emotional wellness app, and a live news app from the former head of BuzzFeed.

  • Poster for Bet on the Jockey

    Bet on the Jockey (Episode 6)

    Air date: 2017-07-18

    Runtime: 50 min

    Overview: Things get heated when Jessica and Gary both make passionate pitches to mentor a personal trainer for heartbreak.

  • Poster for Revolutionizing Social Media

    Revolutionizing Social Media (Episode 7)

    Air date: 2017-07-25

    Runtime: 50 min

    Overview: Gwyneth gets personal about a co-parenting app, and will.i.am makes an offer that can’t be refused—or can it?

  • Poster for Scar Tissue

    Scar Tissue (Episode 8)

    Air date: 2017-08-01

    Runtime: 50 min

    Overview: A 17-year-old boy pitches smartphone laser tag and a former child prodigy presents a money transfer game-changer.

  • Poster for Might As Well Go Big

    Might As Well Go Big (Episode 9)

    Air date: 2017-08-08

    Runtime: 50 min

    Overview: Apps for finding hot new beats, connecting with running buddies, and shaping the legacy you’ll leave behind.

  • Poster for These Guys Are Hustlers

    These Guys Are Hustlers (Episode 10)

    Air date: 2017-08-15

    Runtime: 50 min

    Overview: The final episode of the season features a pair of high-school seniors and the most emotional app pitch yet.

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