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THE ELEVATOR PITCH

YOUR NEXT SALE IS JUST A PITCH AWAY!

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INTRODUCTION

SCAN THE QR CODE TO GET STARTED

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    • THE ELEMENTS OF AN ELEVATOR PITCH
    • WRITE YOUR ELEVATOR PITCH

LEARNING GOALS

    • DELIVER YOUR ELEVATOR PITCH

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THE ELEVATOR PITCH

The ideal elevator pitch is about 30-60 seconds

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ATTENTION GRABBER

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MISSION STATEMENT

VALUE PROPOSITION

ELEMENTS

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CALL TO ACTION

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ENTICE YOUR AUDIENCE

Example:

In 2021, the FemTech world surpassed $1 billion in investment from global venture capital firms, meaning that more attention is being paid to women’s health than ever.

USE WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE, TO GAIN THEIR ATTENTION.

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MISSION STATEMENT

Example:

Our company has recognizes that many women do not have access to appropriate healthcare. So, we created a mobile app for breast health monitoring at home.

TELL YOUR AUDIENCE WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT IT IS YOUR ORGANIZATION REPRESENTS.

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VALUE PROPOSITION

Example:

Many lives are affected by cancer; the app promotes creating healthy habits to increase early detection. It has already received reliable feedback from testers in the beta phase.

HOW DOES YOUR ORGANIZATION PLAN TO SOLVE THE COMMON CHALLENGES OF THIS INDUSTRY?

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CALL TO ACTION

Example:

We are searching for an angel investor who will not only help us get this important product to the global marketplace but will bring their expertise to foster business growth thereafter.

TELL YOUR AUDIENCE HOW CAN THEY SUPPORT YOUR CAUSE AND GAIN MORE INFORMATION.

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KNOWLEDGE CHECK

Can you remember the elements of a good pitch?

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LET’S TAKE A LOOK

Use your highlighter to identify each element of this elevator pitch.

Hi, I’m Walter, I run a sustainable agriculture startup that’s on a mission to revolutionize the way we grow our food. Our technology helps farmers increase crop yields while reducing their environmental impact. We’ve already seen a 20% increase in crop yields on pilot farms, and our solution has been praised by leading experts in the field. I’m here today to secure funding to scale our solution and bring sustainable agriculture to farmers around the world. If you’re interested in learning more about our company and how you can help, here is my card to schedule an appointment.

DIRECTIONS:

EXAMPLE:

    • Use pink for the mission statement
    • Use blue for value proposition
    • Use yellow for the call to action

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REVIEW

Hi, I’m Walter, I run a sustainable agriculture startup that’s on a mission to revolutionize the way we grow our food.

Our technology helps farmers increase crop yields while reducing their environmental impact. We’ve already seen a 20% increase in crop yields on pilot farms, and our solution has been praised by leading experts in the field.

I’m here today to secure funding to scale our solution and bring sustainable agriculture to farmers around the world. If you’re interested in learning more about our company and how you can help, here is my card to schedule an appointment.

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LET’S TAKE A

QUICK BREAK

COMING UP: WRITING AN ELEVATOR PITCH

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LET’S BRAINSTORM

    • Use the guided questions to start brainstorming ideas for your pitch.

    • Gather your ideas to write a draft.

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DELIVERING YOUR PITCH

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Partner A will practice delivering their elevator pitch first.

PARTNER UP

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Use the Elevator Pitch Tip Sheet to share what went well and what can be improved upon.

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PROVIDE FEEDBACK

This time, Partner B will practice delivering their pitch. Partner A will provide feedback.

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REPEAT FOR PARTNER B

PRACTICE

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SUMMARY

    • PRACTICE
    • PRACTICE
    • PRACTICE