Dragon's Den: What is Dragon's Den?

What is the programme Dragon's Den about?

• It is a reality television programme format in which entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to a panel of venture capitalists in the hope of securing investment finance from them.

• A spin off of Game of Thrones

• The history of Wales

What is Business Enterprise?

• It is the undertaking of activities associated with the production, sale or distribution of products or services.

• It is when 2 businesses work together

• The person who owns the business

What is an Entrepreneur?

• A person who sets up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.

• Somebody who gets paid to walk in and out of a building

• A business

Which of the following should be included in a GOOD pitch? Choose 2

• Clear explanation

• Dressed professionally

• Lots and lots of information

Which of the following should be included in a GOOD pitch? Choose 2

• Confidence

• Identified a problem that needed a solution

• Talking fast so they have all the information

Which of the following should be included in a GOOD pitch? Choose 2

• Provides a demonstration of the product/service

• Belief in their own idea

• Arrogance

Which of the following might happen in a BAD pitch? Choose 2

• No evidence of planning

• Mentioned too many examples of potential problems

• It’s well structured

Which of the following might happen in a BAD pitch? Choose 2

• Lack enthusiasm

• Repetitive

• Invite the potential investors to ask questions

Which of the following might happen in a BAD pitch? Choose 2

• Poor planning

• Too persistent

• Uses accurate financial data

Which of the following might happen in a BAD pitch? Choose 2

• They might not say how much investment they wanted or what share of the business they would give away

• They don't include what they would do with the financial investment

• Polite and respectful