Planet of the Apps
Season 1
Created by: Ben Silverman, will.i.am, Howard T. Owens
Network: Apple Music
Season aired: 2017-06-06
Overview
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 · 10
Premiere
Two college friends pitch a public safety app and an Air Force veteran has an augmented reality breakthrough.
Flip the Script
A father-daughter duo pitches a digital backpack, while Gary and will.i.am have a showdown over an exercise app.
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?
Nothing But Hustle
The hilarious Damon Wayans Jr. is among this week’s developers, pitching an app that connects entertainers with gigs.
My Greed Exceeds My Fear
Personalized weather forecasts from a cat, an emotional wellness app, and a live news app from the former head of BuzzFeed.
Bet on the Jockey
Things get heated when Jessica and Gary both make passionate pitches to mentor a personal trainer for heartbreak.
Revolutionizing Social Media
Gwyneth gets personal about a co-parenting app, and will.i.am makes an offer that can’t be refused—or can it?
Scar Tissue
A 17-year-old boy pitches smartphone laser tag and a former child prodigy presents a money transfer game-changer.
Might As Well Go Big
Apps for finding hot new beats, connecting with running buddies, and shaping the legacy you’ll leave behind.
These Guys Are Hustlers
The final episode of the season features a pair of high-school seniors and the most emotional app pitch yet.
