The high-stakes tech world is just the backdrop — the real drama belongs to you. Hyper-attractive, cutthroat, and ready for your close-up.
Next Hot Founder flips the traditional business reality format on its head. Tech founders are the guests. You are the star — a gorgeous, ambitious field reporter hunting down the stories, exposing the scandals, and maneuvering the competition from behind the scenes.
Filming across Silicon Beach, yacht networking events, penthouse launch parties, and the most high-profile venues in Los Angeles. Two powerhouse hosts — Erik Huberman (Hawke Media) & Katheline Jean-Pierre (Google · LinkedIn) — set the agenda and stir the pot.
Attractive, photogenic, and naturally magnetic on screen. You fill a frame before you say a word.
Confident, quick-witted, and socially sharp. You walk into any room and own it within 10 minutes.
You're building something — or obsessed with those who are. Startup culture excites you.
Comfortable with flirtation, friendly competition, and high-stakes situations. You lean in, not away.
Unpredictable social environments don't rattle you. You think, react, and perform — all at once.
Comfortable filming at events, restaurants, nightlife venues, and across the city. This is your world.
Effortlessly magnetic. You command attention without trying. Everyone watches you.
You play to win at everything — but never lose your charm doing it.
You walk into any room and leave an hour later with three meaningful new relationships.
A little controversy doesn't faze you in the slightest — you lean straight in.
You're already building something real. Your ambition is simply impossible to miss.
— Next Hot Founder
Full name, age, and current city of residence.
2–3 sentences on who you are and exactly why you'd be unforgettable on this show.
One headshot · One full-length · One candid lifestyle photo. All recent.
Self-introduction video — unscripted. Just you, a camera, and whatever makes you impossible to ignore.
Complete the form below with your info, statement, and photos. Jeffrey or Scott will follow up directly with selected applicants.
Thanks for applying to Next Hot Founder — LA Edition. Jeffrey or Scott will reach out directly if you're selected to move forward.