StartUp: Season 1

2016 · 10 episodes · ★ 7.3

What Season 1 of StartUp

Forced to fund a tech company with dirty money from unsuspecting places while forming ties with a dangerous Haitian gang, the fight to build a business pales in comparison to the fight to stay alive, especially when there's a vehement FBI agent who wields the power to make or break those he comes in contact with—and not always for the right reasons

10episodes

Sep 6, 2016premiered

7.5 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 Seed Money
Sep 6, 2016 · 54 min · ★ 6.1
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.
Directing: Ben Ketai · Writing: Ben Ketai · Starring: Ashley Hinshaw, Tony Plana, Jenny Gago, Kristen Ariza
1x02 Ground Floor
Sep 6, 2016 · 44 min · ★ 7.2
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.
Directing: Ben Ketai · Writing: Ben Ketai · Starring: Ashley Hinshaw, Tony Plana, Jenny Gago, Kristen Ariza
1x03 Proof of Concept
Sep 6, 2016 · 45 min · ★ 6.5
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.
Directing: Luis Prieto · Writing: Ben Dubash · Starring: Ashley Hinshaw, Tony Plana, Jenny Gago, Kristen Ariza
1x04 Angel Investor
Sep 6, 2016 · 43 min · ★ 7.2
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.
Directing: Luis Prieto · Writing: Scott Gold · Starring: Ashley Hinshaw, Tony Plana, Jenny Gago, Kristen Ariza
1x05 Buyout
Sep 6, 2016 · 44 min · ★ 7.8
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.
Directing: Ben Ketai · Writing: Ben Ketai · Starring: Tony Plana, Jenny Gago, Kristen Ariza, Lovensky Jean-Baptiste
1x06 Bootstrapped
Sep 6, 2016 · 42 min · ★ 7.6
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.
Directing: Luis Prieto · Writing: Josh Corbin, Sharon Lennon · Starring: Ashley Hinshaw, Tony Plana, Jenny Gago, Kristen Ariza
1x07 Valuation
Sep 6, 2016 · 43 min · ★ 7.6
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.
Directing: Luis Prieto · Writing: Josh Corbin · Starring: Kristen Ariza, Lovensky Jean-Baptiste, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Naiqui Macabroad
1x08 Pro Rata
Sep 6, 2016 · 44 min · ★ 7.4
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.
Directing: Ben Ketai · Writing: Josh Corbin · Starring: Tony Plana, Kristen Ariza, Stephanie Drapeau, Lovensky Jean-Baptiste
1x09 Hostile Takeover
Sep 6, 2016 · 43 min · ★ 7.6
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.
Directing: Ben Ketai · Writing: Scott Gold, Josh Corbin, Paul Leyden · Starring: Ashley Hinshaw, Tony Plana, Jenny Gago, Kristen Ariza
1x10 Recapitalization Season Finale
Sep 6, 2016 · 45 min · ★ 8.1
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.
Directing: Ben Ketai · Writing: Ben Ketai · Starring: Tony Plana, Jenny Gago, Kristen Ariza, Yeidimar Ramos