Pitching an Idea

What is the secret to successfully pitching an idea?

• FOMO: the fear of missing out

• Having a slick deck

• Knowing your audience

• Being a great storyteller

What should you focus on when pitching to a venture capitalist?

• The size of the market opportunity

• The social impact of your idea

• The people you're pitching to

• The resolution of the hero's journey

What should you focus on when pitching to a philanthropist or nonprofit?

• The size of the market opportunity

• The social impact of your idea

• The people you're pitching to

• The resolution of the hero's journey

What should you focus on when pitching a project at work?

• The size of the market opportunity

• The social impact of your idea

• The people you're pitching to

• The resolution of the hero's journey

What is the first act of the hero's journey in pitching?

• Introducing tension and conflict

• Showing the status quo

• Resolving the problems

• Highlighting the weaknesses

What is the second act of the hero's journey in pitching?

• Introducing tension and conflict

• Showing the status quo

• Resolving the problems

• Highlighting the weaknesses

What is the third act of the hero's journey in pitching?

• Introducing tension and conflict

• Showing the status quo

• Resolving the problems

• Highlighting the weaknesses

What should you do with your weakest point in pitching?

• Gloss over it

• Skip it altogether

• Face it directly

• Avoid mentioning it

What do the best storytellers do?

• Live in the future

• Tell us about the future

• Show us the steps to get there

• Inspire confidence in themselves

What do you need to do to be part of an amazing story?

• Lean forward

• Say yes

• Live in the future

• Inspire confidence in yourself