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🎓 Training Activity 1: Pitching 101

Welcome!

In this training activity, Angela introduces you to pitching and the key elements of a pitch, and shares some practical tips for preparing and delivering a successful pitch.

By the end of this activity, you’ll get comprehensive insights on:

🌻 Defining the objectives & audience for your pitch

🌻 Writing your pitch script

🌻 Optionally creating a pitch handout

Let's get started!

🎬 Watch the video here

Explore some more...

Check these valuable resources that will help you in creating a compelling pitch.

🎙️ Pitch Deck Podcast: Listen to startup founders pitch their businesses and engage in insightful discussions with the host, Nick Telson, and his guest.

📰 Global Accelerator's Pitch Guidelines: Check this example of pitch guidelines from Seedstars' pitch event.

📰 Y Combinator's Pitch Deck Design Tips: Get insights and tips on designing a great pitch deck.

📰 Compilation of Pitching Resources: Access a comprehensive repository of resources covering essential aspects of building a pitch deck.

Apply your knowledge!

Now it’s time to put what you’ve learned into action:

🚀Use the Pitch Tracker Template to set goals for your pitch, identify your target audience & their needs, and capture feedback and outcomes. 

📜Use the Pitch Script Template to craft your pitch step by step and write a compelling script for each slide of your presentation. 

📃Create a handy pitch handout using this worksheet. This document is optional but can accompany your pitch and be shared with investors or anyone interested.

📰 Create a Business Pitch Using ChatGPT: Tips on what prompts to use to get a startup pitch from ChatGPT. Remember, always customize the pitch for your own unique voice.

📰 FAQ on the ethics of AI for impact-driven organizations: Check this article if you are thinking of using AI to generate elements of your pitch.

Leveraging your Universal Skills

While helping your team improve in this Team Development area, you can simultaneously be leveraging and enhancing your Universal Skills & Character Strengths. To do that, go to your Team Growth board to review your Universal Skills & Character Strengths results and priorities, and then see how you can adapt this team growth activity to also help you improve your individual skills.

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Angela Solomon
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