Adventure Capitalists
CNBC's primetime original series "Adventure Capitalists" returns for a second season. The series welcomes new investor, American gymnast and Olympic gold medalist, Shawn Johnson East, who will join returning investors Dhani Jones, former NFL linebacker, and Jeremy Bloom, former world-champion freestyle skier and the first athlete to ski in the Olympics and also to be drafted in the NFL. In each one-hour episode, four separate entrepreneurs showcase products designed for outdoor adventure. These cutting edge products and inventions run the gamut; from outerwear that can insulate against freezing temperatures (even when wet), to a robotic fishing lure that brings dead bait back to life and a full suspension mountain bike that can trek over any terrain. The adventure capitalists then put these innovations to the test, often in harsh conditions, to determine which are actually worthy of an investment. In addition to the primary investors who appear in every episode, new this season are guest investors - former Olympic skier Bode Miller; founder of Neff Headwear Shaun Neff; Washington Redskins tight end Vernon Davis; former NFL star Tony Gonzalez; and former pro freestyle skier and Winter X Games medalist Kristi Leskinen - who will be joining Shawn, Jeremy and Dhani in various episodes to test products and potentially offer investments.
- 2016-2017
- 2 seasons
- CNBC
- Game Show, Reality
CNBC's primetime original series "Adventure Capitalists" returns for a second season. The series welcomes new investor, American gymnast and Olympic gold medalist, Shawn Johnson East, who will join returning investors Dhani Jones, former NFL linebacker, and Jeremy Bloom, former world-champion freestyle skier and the first athlete to ski in the Olympics and also to be drafted in the NFL. In each one-hour episode, four separate entrepreneurs showcase products designed for outdoor adventure. These cutting edge products and inventions run the gamut; from outerwear that can insulate against freezing temperatures (even when wet), to a robotic fishing lure that brings dead bait back to life and a full suspension mountain bike that can trek over any terrain. The adventure capitalists then put these innovations to the test, often in harsh conditions, to determine which are actually worthy of an investment. In addition to the primary investors who appear in every episode, new this season are guest investors - former Olympic skier Bode Miller; founder of Neff Headwear Shaun Neff; Washington Redskins tight end Vernon Davis; former NFL star Tony Gonzalez; and former pro freestyle skier and Winter X Games medalist Kristi Leskinen - who will be joining Shawn, Jeremy and Dhani in various episodes to test products and potentially offer investments.
Season 2 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2017
Episode 1
Sandstone Country
Tue, Oct 10, 2017 42 mins
Investors Jeremy Bloom, Dhani Jones, Shawn Johnson East, and Tony Gonzalez traverse Utah's Moab desert to test rugged outdoor products - including a revolutionary new mountain bike and a pontoon boat equipped with a hammock. Will they put their money behind an entrepreneur in need of investment?
Episode 2
Streets
Tue, Oct 17, 2017 42 mins
Investors Jeremy Bloom, Dhani Jones, Shawn Johnson East, and Vernon Davis make their way to the Florida Coast to test adventure products designed for the water - including an anti-fogging solution that can be applied to goggles (among other things) and is designed to work under the most demanding conditions, as well as a device that brings dead bait back to life! Will a lucky entrepreneur walk away with a big money investment?
Episode 3
Ocean
Tue, Oct 24, 2017 42 mins
Investors Jeremy Bloom, Dhani Jones, Shawn Johnson East, and Vernon Davis make their way to the Florida coast to test adventure products designed for the water.
Episode 4
Canyonlands
Tue, Oct 31, 2017 42 mins
With majestic Utah canyons as the backdrop, investors Jeremy Bloom, Dhani Jones, Shawn Johnson East, and Kristi Leskinen test new adventure products - including an all-wheel drive motorcycle and an easy to use slingshot. Are they willing to shell out big bucks to fund the big dreams of a talented entrepreneur?
Episode 5
Snow
Tue, Nov 7, 2017 42 mins
Investors Jeremy Bloom, Dhani Jones, Shawn Johnson East, and Bode Miller travel deep into the Canadian Rockies to test new cutting edge adventure products - including a line of women's skis and a conversion kit that enables dirt bikes to ride in deep snow. Which resourceful entrepreneur will earn a life-changing investment?
Episode 6
Ice
Tue, Nov 14, 2017 42 mins
Investors Jeremy Bloom, Dhani Jones, Shawn Johnson East, and Bode Miller continue their trek through the Canadian Rockies to try out the latest and greatest adventure products - including a ski bike and ultra-protective gloves. Will an up and coming entrepreneur receive a six-figure investment?
