1. MIT GSL
2018
week #1 | day 3

2. Elevator Pitch

3. Elevator Pitch

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

5. Examples https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C7nkAC9R9o

6. What makes a good pitch?

7. 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

8. 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!!

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

10. Are you ready?

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

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

13. Lunch Break!

14. MIT GSL
2018
week #1 | day 3

15. Let’s form a team

16. 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

17. Team Development Model

18. Know team mates better
and
Build a team norm

19. 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

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