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Q: Who should pitch?
A: Any person or group who is …
Q: How do I pitch? A: Explain what your product is and why it is better than similar products currently available, or how it fills a void in the market. Be concise and clear. Use a PowerPoint presentation to supplement your pitch, and a product demonstration if applicable. Your pitch should be lively and engaging and make the “catcher”/s want the product. Q: Do you have tips on how to give a good pitch? A: Rehearse your pitch before the event. You only get a few minutes to speak, so make the most of it. The more you rehearse the better you’ll be. Have a pitch that people can understand. If the audience can’t immediately grasp what you do, they’re probably not going to vote for you. Demonstrate enthusiasm. Consider these elements:
Some words of wisdom: “Surprise – I don’t think there is a ton to know about actually pitching. If you’ve prepared well, have a good idea that you truly believe in, and manage not to get too nervous, most of the work is in the hand of whoever is listening to you. Be calm, be direct, state your case, and then listen. Like any kind of public speaking type situation, the more often you do it, the more comfortable it will become. But there isn’t much magic to the actual pitch. The only people that need to resort to tricks and manipulations are those that haven’t worked to understand their audience well, or don’t truly believe in what they are pitching.”
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WORK GROUPSFour results-oriented work groups and community deliverables drive new momentum and progress through the delivery of concrete products that include:
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