Planet of the Apps (2017)
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.
Planet of the Apps: Season 1 - 10 Episode s
1x1 - Premiere
June 6, 2017
Two college friends pitch a public safety app and an Air Force veteran has an augmented reality breakthrough.
1x2 - Flip the Script
June 13, 2017
A father-daughter duo pitches a digital backpack, while Gary and will.i.am have a showdown over an exercise app.
1x3 - Is It a Billion-Dollar Business?
June 20, 2017
It’s a battle of the advisors when all four want to mentor the same developer. Who will emerge victorious?
1x4 - Nothing But Hustle
June 27, 2017
The hilarious Damon Wayans Jr. is among this week’s developers, pitching an app that connects entertainers with gigs.
1x5 - My Greed Exceeds My Fear
July 11, 2017
Personalized weather forecasts from a cat, an emotional wellness app, and a live news app from the former head of BuzzFeed.
1x6 - Bet on the Jockey
July 18, 2017
Things get heated when Jessica and Gary both make passionate pitches to mentor a personal trainer for heartbreak.
1x7 - Revolutionizing Social Media
July 25, 2017
Gwyneth gets personal about a co-parenting app, and will.i.am makes an offer that can’t be refused—or can it?
1x8 - Scar Tissue
August 1, 2017
A 17-year-old boy pitches smartphone laser tag and a former child prodigy presents a money transfer game-changer.
1x9 - Might As Well Go Big
August 8, 2017
Apps for finding hot new beats, connecting with running buddies, and shaping the legacy you’ll leave behind.
1x10 - These Guys Are Hustlers
August 15, 2017
The final episode of the season features a pair of high-school seniors and the most emotional app pitch yet.