MIT GSL 2018 week #1 | day 3

Elevator Pitch

Elevator Pitch

Elevator Pitch A brief speech which outlines an idea for a product/service/project Anyone can understand easily for 20-60 seconds - What it is - Why it is needed/ Why it is valuable - How it will get done

Examples https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C7nkAC9R9o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqIEE-g_-Uc

What makes a good pitch?

What makes a good pitch? Problem Basic Structure Solution Storytelling of problem you want to solve Your solution & why it fixes the problem What you are looking for & why you/your team Problem Solution Goal

What makes a good pitch? Problem Basic Structure Solution Storytelling of problem you want to solve Your solution & why it fixes the problem What you are looking for & why you/your team Problem Solution Goal Tips Use numbers! – Many users vs 3 million users Consider who is the audience – Co-founder? Investor? ENERGY!!

Let’s create a 60 second pitch on your best idea (15min)

Are you ready?

Transition (Topic Slide) Time to Pitch!!!!! Transition (Topic Slide)

Transition (Topic Slide) Great Job!!!!! Transition (Topic Slide)

Lunch Break!

MIT GSL 2018 week #1 | day 3

Let’s form a team

Team Formation Total 30 minutes (10 min x 3) - 10min: Pick one category you are interested and talk to people in the same group - 10min: Pick another category you are interested and talk - 10min: Talk whoever you want Diversity is important! - No team can be all hackers/ hustlers

Team Development Model

Know team mates better and Build a team norm

Know team mates better Introduce each other What you are good at - How you will contribute to the team What you are NOT good at - What you want someone to help Your goal after GSL - Share your passion! Fun fact - Anything funny about you

Build a team norm When do you meet? – Before class? After class? Weekend? How to communicate? – Whatsapp? SMS? Anything else