Pitches
Objectives:
- Prepare to deliver an amazing pitch
Instructions for speaker:
This talk should be a motivational talk. Explain what makes pitches great. Please explain your successes and failures pitching to investors. Discuss the role of fear in public speaking. Discuss how you effectively convey your points in a high pressure situation such as in front of investors.
Questions to answer during the talk:
How do you manage with the stress and fear you experience while pitching?
How do you "hook" your audience in when giving a speech?
How do you end your pitch?
What kind of hand gestures and body language is appropriate when delivering a pitch?
How do you prepare to answer tough questions from investors?
Given a limited amount of time, what aspects of the business should one focus on for the pitch?
What makes a pitch deck effective to you?
- Images and minimal text?
What are some deal breakers when it comes to pitching?
What are some mistakes you have made while doing public speaking?
- What did you learn from these mistakes?
Describe some of the best pitches that you have seen.
What are the components of a good pitch?
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