Dallas investor and real estate mogul Rogers Healy joins "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch" season 11 » Dallas Innovates

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Rogers Healy knows how to pitch. He’s pitched it and he’s heard it.

Healy, a Dallas-based investor and seven-time serial entrepreneur, is currently set to make an impact on the 11th season of Entrepreneur Media’s reality competition series, “Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch.” Having walked the talk both on and off the deal-making table, Healy’s on-the-ground experience makes him well-equipped to separate the gunslingers from the pretenders.

The venture capitalist and real estate mogul will appear on the show alongside Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph and nine-time entrepreneur, author and investor Kim Perell.

“I’m thrilled to join ‘Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch’ as a new investor,” Healy said in an announcement this week. The new season premieres June 26.

60 seconds to make a compelling argument

The show’s mix of suspense, drama and business acumen has made it a hit with viewers. During the 60-second elevator ride, entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to investors and industry experts who watch the livestream in real time. Once the elevator doors open, the game begins. Panelists evaluate the pitches and vote to either open the elevator doors for discussion and a deal, or send the entrepreneurs back down.

The show, which has been on the air since 2017, features multiple entrepreneurs per episode, culminating in a fierce competition in the finale. Notable innovators from Season 10 include Bytewell’s food-as-medicine marketplace and Essose Cosmetics’ lipstick, which comes with a Bluetooth-enabled case that contains lotion test strips and a panic button.

“I’ve been on both sides of the entrepreneurial journey, so I understand the challenges and opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs,” said Healy, who is CEO of Rogers Healy & Associates Real Estate and Morrison Seager Venture Capital Partners. “I’m excited to support and mentor the next generation of entrepreneurs as they navigate the exciting world of startups.”

But Healy, a Texas native, is looking to put a twist on things. He knows what it takes to build a successful company from the ground up, and he says he has a knack for identifying entrepreneurs who have the qualities they need. His secret weapon? An eye for talent honed by his experience as a business owner and investor in more than 100 companies.

Paving the way

Healy’s entrepreneurial journey began during his time at SMU, where he noticed a need for off-campus student housing and took action to help his peers find apartments and condominiums. This early experience formed the foundation for Rogers Healy and Associates Real Estate, which he founded in 2006. Under his leadership, the company has grown to become the largest independent residential brokerage in Texas.

Healy’s entrepreneurial spirit took him even further, founding Healy Property Management in 2008 and Healy Global Relocation in 2009, both of which became industry leaders in their respective fields.

Then, in 2012, Healy made a personal investment in men’s clothing company Mizzen + Main, marking the beginning of his foray into the world of venture capital. After a decade of investing in a variety of sectors, from consumer packaged goods to SaaS, Healy decided to officially connect the dots in the venture capital world. This decision led to the birth of Morrison Seager Venture Capital Partners (MoSe for short) in 2022. MoSe’s first round of funding was focused on Tiff’s Treats, an Austin-based cookie delivery company that was valued at $500 million at the time.

Named after Healy’s favourite musicians, Van Morrison, Jim Morrison and Bob Seger, the company’s portfolio includes Toronto-based Siempre Tequila, innovative brands such as Laundry Sauce and Catch’n Ice Cream, and Tuned in Grading, a music collectibles authentication startup that Healy co-founded in 2021.

Tuned In Grading was recently acquired by music mogul Steve Aoki, demonstrating Healy’s eye for promising ventures and passion for music.

From VC to Vinyl

For Healy, music isn’t just a hobby, it’s a way of life. The connection between his business endeavors and his love of music is apparent in his personal life, too: He and his wife Abby named their daughters Henley and Collins after his favorite Eagles frontmen Don Henley and Phil Collins. And as the owner of one of the world’s largest collections of music memorabilia, Healy enjoys relaxing with family and friends at the Hotel California, where he transformed the 2,500-square-foot backyard into a musical oasis.

From real estate mogul to media personality

Healy filming “The Mansion” in 2020. [Image: Rogers Healy]

The pitch series isn’t Healy’s first foray into media: Healy was tapped to host season 5 of AWE TV’s “Selling Mega Mansions” in 2020 and has become a go-to real estate expert featured on Fox, Fox News, Fox Business News, CNBC, MSNBC, Yahoo! and Cheddar. But where Healy really shines may be on his podcast, “Rogers That,” where he digs deep into success stories of CEOs, entrepreneurs, actors, singer-songwriters and more to show them how they “sell without selling out” by staying true to themselves and their brand.

Season 11: What to Expect

Will Healy find the next unicorn startup? Will he bet on long-shot founders? Or will he be the voice of reason tempering the enthusiasm with his hard-earned wisdom? Stay tuned to see how Healy’s addition affects the dynamics and outcome of Season 11.

The new season of “Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch” will premiere on Cheddar TV on June 26, with new episodes released weekly for a total of eight episodes. Fans can also watch all episodes on YouTube.

Mark your calendars for July 17th and August 21st, when Rogers Healy will be shaking things up in an elevator (but keep in mind that the episode order may be subject to change).

Want to get a head start? Fans can binge-watch Season 10 right now on Entrepreneur.com to get a feel for the show’s format and fun.