
- What is a pitch?
- Why we need to pitch our ideas?
- Why you need to be good at presenting your idea?
- How communication works - how ideas and concepts are transmitted to another person?
- Do the granny test - simply and elegantly explain what your idea is about and what makes it valuable for the user.
- What? So what? Now what?
- Beginning for curiosity, compelling content and memorable summary.
Here are 8 elements that are usually covered in an investor pitch:
1. Problem / Opportunity
2. Solution and use
3. Competition / Uniqueness
4. Business model
5. Current status
6. Team
7. Next steps / Strategy
8. Ask / Call to action
The structure for one sentence pitch and one minute pitch.
- What are the main mistakes to avoid when doing a PowerPoint or Keynote presentation?
- Some helpful tools for designing visuals and finding free stock photos.
- How to prepare for questions?
- How to rehearse your pitch?
- 6 elements to consider when analysing the video recording of your pitch rehearsal.
- How to position the microphone for best sound?
- Slide clicker controls
Tips for pitching online - setting up good light, audio and energy.
- How to optimize your stress levels and get ready to perform?
How can people find out about your wonderful business idea? By hearing your short presentation - a pitch. The purpose of a good pitch is to help people understand what your idea is all about and raise interest to learn more about your idea.
If it´s your first time to pitch a business idea, then this course can help you clarify:
What are the important questions I need to think through for my pitch?
How to communicate so that people would understand?
What is my main message of the pitch?
What to consider when preparing slides?
How to properly use the microphone and clicker?
How to rehearse and become better prepared for presenting your idea?
This course is intended for early-stage business ideas. Mostly for participants of student business idea competitions. The lessons of this course can also be applied to teams who want to pitch their idea on corporate hackathons.