The Best Episodes of StartUp Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.2/10(812 votes)

   #1 - Seed Money

   S1:E19/6/2016

   When Miami tech visionary Izzy Morales fails to attract funding for her new cryptocurrency GenCoin, financier Nick Talman funnels dirty money from his embezzling father. Meanwhile, gangster Ronald Dacey finds his money is missing, while cynical FBI agent Phil Rask hunts for Nick’s father.

   Director:Ben Ketai

   Writer:Ben Ketai

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   Director:Ben Ketai

   Writer:Ben Ketai
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   7.6/10(630 votes)

   #2 - Ground Floor

   S1:E29/6/2016

   After Ronald threatens Nick and Izzy, they scramble to return his money in cash. Agent Rask's new partner Maddie arrives just in time to ramp up efforts to track Nick's father, Andy Talman. With gang violence in Little Haiti bearing down on his family, Ronald rethinks Izzy's GenCoin pitch.

   Director:Ben Ketai

   Writer:Ben Ketai

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   Director:Ben Ketai

   Writer:Ben Ketai
3. 

   7.6/10(571 votes)

   #3 - Proof of Concept

   S1:E39/6/2016

   Nick, Izzy and Ronald's fundraising is off to a slow start, but Ronald spots an opportunity with a neighborhood VIP. Rask and Maddie catch wind of GenCoin just as Andy tells Nick the truth about Rask. Nick makes a promising business connection.

   Director:Luis Prieto

   Writer:Ben Dubash

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   Director:Luis Prieto

   Writer:Ben Dubash
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   8.0/10(570 votes)

   #4 - Angel Investor

   S1:E49/6/2016

   Nick makes the pitch of a lifetime, reviving GenCoin. Rask and Maddie’s partnership takes a surprising turn just as Rask forms an unlikely alliance. Ronald gets pulled into a wave of violence with his gang.

   Director:Luis Prieto

   Writer:Scott Gold

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   Director:Luis Prieto

   Writer:Scott Gold
5. 

   8.0/10(580 votes)

   #5 - Buyout

   S1:E59/6/2016

   As Rask slides into a pit of violence and corruption, he fights to regain control. Nick and Izzy absorb a devastating blow to GenCoin. Ronald takes a risk with the company pitch.

   Director:Ben Ketai

   Writer:Ben Ketai

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   Director:Ben Ketai

   Writer:Ben Ketai
6. 

   7.9/10(519 votes)

   #6 - Bootstrapped

   S1:E69/6/2016

   Rask is forced clean up his mess. Izzy reaches out to an old classmate and finds a promising lead. Taylor’s discovery of Nick’s predicament places GenCoin in serious jeopardy. In the face of disaster, Ronald has a burst of inspiration.

   Director:Luis Prieto

   Writers:Sharon Lennon, Josh Corbin

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   Director:Luis Prieto

   Writers:Sharon Lennon, Josh Corbin
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   8.4/10(562 votes)

   #7 - Valuation

   S1:E79/6/2016

   A struggling GenCoin finds a way to set up shop, but Ronald’s plan to put some money in their pockets backfires. An anxious Rask must field questions from his fellow agents. Izzy follows up on an ambitious lead.

   Director:Luis Prieto

   Writer:Josh Corbin

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   Director:Luis Prieto

   Writer:Josh Corbin
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   8.4/10(604 votes)

   #8 - Pro Rata

   S1:E89/6/2016

   GenCoin lands a major investor, Alex Bell, who has sketchy ties. Rask makes an opportune discovery about Nick. As Ronald’s status in the gang changes, his son Touie is faced with an agonizing decision.

   Director:Ben Ketai

   Writer:Josh Corbin

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   Director:Ben Ketai

   Writer:Josh Corbin
9. 

   8.0/10(521 votes)

   #9 - Hostile Takeover

   S1:E99/6/2016

   Rask hurries to tie up loose ends. Alex drops a bombshell on GenCoin, forcing Izzy into a compromising position. Nick and Ronald bond over their new predicament. Izzy takes a stand, only to find herself on the wrong side.

   Director:Ben Ketai

   Writers:Scott Gold, Josh Corbin, Paul Leyden

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   Director:Ben Ketai

   Writers:Scott Gold, Josh Corbin, Paul Leyden
10. 

    8.5/10(644 votes)

    #10 - Recapitalization

    S1:E109/6/2016

    In the season finale, Nick and Izzy hash out their differences. Nick has an ace up his sleeve, leading to a shocking new ally for GenCoin. Rask is faced with the brutal truth about Alex. The Morales family is blindsided by tragedy.

    Director:Ben Ketai

    Writer:Ben Ketai

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    Director:Ben Ketai

    Writer:Ben Ketai