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The Pitch

In baseball, a pitch is the act of throwing a baseball toward home plate to start a play.

For engineers, the pitch is like the final inning. It is your chance to communicate your solution to your client and convince them that it solves the problem.

A good pitch is a skill that can be learned!

Atlanta Braves pitcher Charlie Morton Keith Birmingham/Getty Images

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Pitch Presentation

Today, you will work with your group to prepare a “Pitch” presentation using your EDPL Research Notes, conceptual designs, and prototypes.

Your presentation will be 2- 3 minutes long.

Following your pitch, you will have 2 minutes to answer questions.

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Presentation Guidelines

Engage Your Audience: start with a question, interesting fact, or memorable story

Explain the problem:

Who is the client?
Problem statement
Problem requirements (you may include those you considered, and final requirements)

Include a detailed description of your solution:

Describe the features and characteristics of this solution.
Pictures of your prototypes (be sure to place them in the order they were developed).
Final solution prototype or drawing, with components labeled.
List the function each component serves.
Share prototype testing sensor data.

Describe how this solution meets the clients needs:

Refer back to clients’ needs and the problem requirements.
Explain how this solution addresses the problem.
Explain how this solution is better than existing solutions
Leave them with a final thought you want them to remember about your solution.

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Pitching to Win!

Know your audience - Use language your client will relate to

Optionally - Split up the presentation sections among your group, this will give you more time to practice your pitch.

Summarize slides - Don’t read them word for word!

Be aware of the time (1-3 minutes total).

Project your voice so everyone can hear

Practice, Practice, Practice!

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