How to pitch at startup weekend 2015

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Guide to build and deliver a SW pitch!

@kr1ztian Disclaimer: All logos, and slides used as examples where taken from the source mentioned. Neither Startup Weekend nor me are owners of any TM and any of those was used for commercial or reputation damage purposes.

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How to pitch @SW?

Objective

Examples

Do’s & Dont’s

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Objective

Validation - Customers

Execution - MVP

Experience – Uniqueness

A 54hr summary in 5 mins

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0 - Logo, one line pitch 5 sec

1 - The Team 40 sec

2 - The Problem 45 sec

3 - The Solution 90 sec

4 - The Business Model 45 sec

5 - The Go-To-Market 45 sec

6 - Call to Action 30 sec

Structure

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0 Logo, one line pitch (5 sec)

*SlideShare

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0 Logo, one line pitch (5 sec)

*SlideShare

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1 The Team (40 sec)

*SlideShare

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1 The Team (40 sec)

*Pitchenvy

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2 The Problem (45 sec)

*SlideShare

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2 The Problem (45 sec)

*SlideShare

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2 The Problem (45 sec)

*Pitchenvy

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3 The Solution (90 sec)

*BusinessInsider

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3 The Solution (90 sec)

DEMO

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3 The Solution (90 sec)

Is it unique?Have you innovated? Incrementally? Disrupting?

What is your competitive advantage?

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4 The Business Model (45 sec)

*SlideShare

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4 The Business Model (45 sec)

*ForEntrepreneurs.com

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5 The Go-To-Market (45 sec)

*SlideShare

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5 The Go-To-Market (45 sec)

*Pitchenvy

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6 Call to Action (30 sec)

*SlideShare

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6 Call to Action (30 sec)

*Pitchenvy

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DEDICATE enough time to your pitchSelect the best MEMBER of the team to

pitch• An opportunity to tell a STORY

Be careful with TIMESIMPLE is betterFOCUS: start small & nicheUnderstand your AUDIENCE (judges)Prepare for the DEMOInclude data SOURCES

DOs

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DOs

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Use too MUCH TEXT in presentationDoubt or demonstrate insecurityUse expression as

• We think, we beleive, a lot, some… use data

Pitch without energySelect various presenters

DON’Ts

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@kr1ztian Disclaimer: All logos, and slides used as examples where taken from the source mentioned. Neither Startup Weekend nor me are owners of any TM and any of those was used for commercial or reputation damage purposes.