Program Outline
- Registration, Networking, Welcome & Introduction (15 minutes)
- Opening Remarks – by Anshuman Sinha & Team introduction – Cynthia, John Weit
- Overview of the workshop and objectives
Introduction of expert investors and panelists
- Understanding the Anatomy of a Pitch (20 minutes)
- Speakers/Panel: Shaun Sanders (We can have two more panelists)
Session by Expert Mentor: Components of an Effective Pitch
Key elements: Problem, Solution, Market, Traction, Business Model, Ask
- Tailoring your pitch based on the time frame (Short Pitch 30-60 seconds, Long Pitch 5 mins)
- How to make your pitch stand out in a crowded field
Founder Pitching Round (40 minutes)
8 Companies presenting for 3 minutes each
Founders Present: Each founder pitches to the judges and the attendees
Pitch rating on the Demo Day app
- Workshop / Breakout session (30 minutes)
- Each of the eight founders meets with an expert or experts and comes up with a refined pitch
- Founder Pitching Round (40 minutes) – After the workshop – 8 Companies presenting for 3 minutes each
- Founders Present: Each founder pitches to the judges and the attendees
Pitch rating on the Demo Day app
- Interactive Q&A Session (20 minutes)
- Open floor for founders to ask the investors and panelists questions
- Networking & Wrap-up (20 minutes)
- Networking opportunities with investors, mentors, and fellow founders
Closing remarks by Tapasya Bali
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