I3 provides a great opportunity for students to learn how to give a successful business pitch, develop organizational skills, and experience making direct change. At the end of the competition, practical teams are tasked with giving an outcome pitch whereas concept teams deliver a concept pitch to show what they have worked on for the past two months. Here are some of our tips to deliver a great pitch:

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•  Keep your slides clear but concise. 

  • A few words are great , but we suggest mainly using the space to show the data you have collected with images and examples! The more analytics and proof of growth, the better!

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• Talk about your decision making process and focus on what you have achieved

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• Make the goal of the company clear for the judges and how you were able to achieve that 

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• Use examples or pictures of how the final product looks throughout your slideshow

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• Speak slowly! 

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• Introduce who you are, but don't overdo it! The content of your pitch is more important.

  • We want to know who you are, so introduce your name at the beginning of your pitch​! However, don't let it take too long to ensure you have enough time to talk about what specific changes you made 

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• Be confident! No one knows the amount of work you all have put in besides your team. This is your time to show that!

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• Make sure every slide contributes something new and different! ​

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• Practice ahead of time and make use of the mentorship sessions.

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• Fill your time; use up as much of the 8 minutes to give your pitch as possible.

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• Run through the final presentation before the competition timeline.

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• Communicate well with each other and do not to talk over each other in the Q&A period.