Go Fund Yourself S3, E9: Where Dreams Get Funded, Titans Bring the Heat, and Founders Shine

By Spencer Hulse Spencer Hulse has been verified by Muck Rack's editorial team
Published on October 2, 2025

Episode 9 of Go Fund Yourself proved once again why this isn’t just another reality show, it’s the ultimate collision of entertainment and entrepreneurship. With bold founders, powerhouse Titans, and a stage set for transformation, GFY delivers the drama of television and the high stakes of venture capital, making it one of the most compelling shows on the air.

Venus Dreams Blends: Natural Luxury Meets Scalable Growth

The night began with Venus Dreams Blends, a handcrafted bath and body brand committed to plant-based, organic skincare and custom bath blends. More than just pampering products, Venus Dreams is built on sustainability and customer trust, weaving wellness and environmental consciousness into every jar and bath salt.

With strong customer testimonials and a loyal following, the company has already carved out a niche in direct-to-consumer sales, boutique retail, and the growing gift market. But to truly expand, Venus Dreams faces the challenge every emerging CPG brand encounters: sourcing at scale, navigating regulatory compliance, and differentiating in a crowded industry. The passion of the founders resonated with the Titans, who saw both the opportunity and the obstacles in taking such a promising brand to the next level. Learn more about investment opportunities with Venus Dreams Blends here.

ThatsSmoooth: Grooming Innovation with Swagger

The next pitch was all about attitude and identity. ThatsSmoooth, a luxury grooming line for multicultural men, came to the stage with a clear mission: to disrupt an underserved market. The brand’s all-natural shave and beard-care formulations are designed specifically for men with wavy and curly hair, tackling issues of irritation and hydration that mainstream products often overlook.

By positioning itself between drugstore basics and unattainable luxury imports, ThatsSmoooth is aiming for the sweet spot: affordable prestige. Its growth strategy includes direct-to-consumer, retail, and salon channels, tapping into a lucrative but underrepresented demographic. The Titans noted both the massive potential and the steep challenges of scaling distribution, educating consumers, and claiming market share in a fiercely competitive grooming sector. Still, the boldness of the pitch and the clarity of the brand’s vision made this one of the episode’s standout moments. Learn more about investment opportunities with ThatsSmooth here.

Titans + Transformation = Must-See TV

What separates Go Fund Yourself from every other pitch show on TV? It’s the Titans — visionaries like Rory Cutaia, Jayson Waller, and David Meltzer — who bring more than capital to the table. They bring decades of experience, hard-earned wisdom, and the kind of mentorship that can change the trajectory of a founder’s career.

These Titans don’t just judge pitches, they challenge assumptions, share strategies, and invest in potential. Their presence transforms GFY into more than a competition, it becomes a launchpad. And for viewers, it’s a front-row seat to the drama, triumphs, and lessons of entrepreneurship, packaged in a way that is as thrilling as it is educational.

A Movement, Not Just a Show

Each week, Go Fund Yourself proves that entrepreneurship is about more than numbers. It’s about storytelling, resilience, and reinvention. Founders get the chance to showcase their vision to a national audience, while viewers witness the raw humanity behind the hustle—the setbacks, the comebacks, and the unrelenting drive to turn ideas into reality.

Episode 9 embodied this perfectly, blending the wellness and self-care ethos of Venus Dreams with the swagger and disruption of ThatsSmoooth. Two very different companies, one common thread: the courage to put it all on the line.

And for those who missed it live, the journey isn’t over.

  • Apply to be on the Show here.
  • Watch the replay on Cheddar TV here.

Why Go Fund Yourself Matters

Entrepreneurship has always been about risk and reward, but Go Fund Yourself brings that reality into living rooms across the country in a way that’s both inspiring and entertaining. By showcasing the highs and lows of startup life, the show highlights the courage it takes to chase a dream and the importance of having champions like the Titans along the way.

As Season 3, Episode 9 showed, whether you’re creating sustainable bath blends or redefining grooming for multicultural men, success comes from vision, perseverance, and the willingness to keep going, even when the path isn’t smooth. That’s what makes Go Fund Yourself more than television. It’s a movement where dreams get funded, Titans bring the heat, and founders shine. Learn more here.

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By Spencer Hulse Spencer Hulse has been verified by Muck Rack's editorial team

Spencer Hulse is the Editorial Director at Grit Daily. He is responsible for overseeing other editors and writers, day-to-day operations, and covering breaking news.

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