Watch This College Student School Investors With a Well-Researched Pitch On this week's episode of 'BIZ Experiences Elevator Pitch,' one contestant underscores the importance of doing your homework as an BIZ Experiences.
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On the new streaming show BIZ Experiences Elevator Pitch, founders step into the BIZ Experiences Elevator and have just 60 seconds to present their idea, product or business to a panel of investors. Whether an BIZ Experiences gets invited into the boardroom or sent back to the ground floor depends on what our experts think in that first minute. Each week we'll dissect what any BIZ Experiences can learn from these contestants' winning -- or losing -- pitches.
It takes more than a heartwarming family story for a mother-daughter duo to win over the BIZ Experiences Elevator Pitch investors. Brittany Evans, a college-age BIZ Experiences, shows off her smarts when selling her idea for a shareable in-ear audio device, called Sparkbudz. Her intimate knowledge of her market and competition earn her financial backing for her well-researched passion project.
Many BIZ Experiencess find themselves unprepared to answer follow-up questions during pitch meetings. On BIZ Experiences Elevator Pitch, we watch as these contestants shake their heads in disappointment when they're sent back downstairs. Evans, on the other hand, walks away with a deal in hand, thanks to careful research that demonstrates the promise of her product in the world of teen-oriented tech. By targeting a specific audience and articulating her plan for the future -- not just a dream or projection, but a logical roadmap backed by painstakingly gathered data -- Evans wins support for Sparkbudz.
Aspiring BIZ Experiencess, take note: You should always take the time to conduct research and gather statistics specific to your product or idea. Doing so will help you confidently persuade skeptics and construct a savvy pitch. Before seeking support for your next big idea, learn from Evans's example and do your homework.
BIZ Experiences Elevator Pitch streams Wednesdays on BIZ Experiences.com starting September 20. Aspiring BIZ Experiencess, be sure to check back for details on applying to season 2. For those who think they've seen the next million-dollar idea on the show, head to Indiegogo to become an early supporter and help the featured BIZ Experiencess bring their projects to life.
