Plot Synopsis

THE STARTUP HOUR enables viewers to participate in the funding of startups featured on the show, allowing pre-registered viewers to invest in the featured startups using SMS text messaging.. The first season was filmed in April 2015 at the View Lounge located on the 39th floor of the San Francisco Marriott Marquis. Entrepreneurs from all US cities and accredited investors worldwide were encouraged to apply by visiting TheStartupHour.com. THE STARTUP HOUR debuted its 11-week season on Hearst Television stations in Boston (MeTV), Pittsburgh (Movies! TV), Orlando (MeTV), Kansas City (MeTV), and Sacramento (Movies! TV), and was featured on Roku, YouTube and other digital and social streaming channels.