Be confident. Right out the gate. This includes dressing well, carrying yourself well and speaking well. If you’re not comfortable in your own skin, with your own product, it’s going to show and it’s going to be a long presentation, for everyone. If you’re a nervous nancy about something you’ve just risked your life savings… Continue reading Pitchin’
This week’s readings really broke down the importance of being quick, clean and concise with pitches. The pitch is a culmination of all the other steps that have gone into this process thus far, and while you could be spot on with the research, data, target market, MVP etc. If your pitch isn’t strong, you’re… Continue reading The Fast Pitch
From the time we were freshman at Michigan State University, we all have undoubtedly had the word “pitch” engrained into our minds. Before we even were accepted to this university, we had to pitch why we should be able to wear green and call ourselves “Spartans.” Why should we be allowed to attend this university?… Continue reading Simply pitching success
This class has given us a lot of experience researching data and considering sides of business that people on the outside looking in would never consider. But another important aspect of the startup business process is the ability to give a great presentation, which we have practiced a few times throughout this semester. The presentation… Continue reading Less is more when it comes to business pitches
Imagine this: You come home from a long day at work or school. The fridge is empty so you order a pizza. You hang up the phone after hearing, “Your order will be delivered in 15 minutes!” Those moments are already the most excruciating of your life because, as we have established, it’s been a… Continue reading How pizza delivery can relate to pitching your business plan
The more I learn in JRN 450, the more I see a connection between journalism and entrepreneurship. Curiosity is the foundation of identifying problems and developing startups that act as solutions, and building a personal connection through storytelling is key to nailing your pitch. Chris Anderson, curator of TED, builds upon this concept of what… Continue reading The power of an idea
When I think back to the most anticipated, nerve-racking public speaking event of my life, two particular instances come to mind – both in very, very different environments. The first came this past summer during my internship at General Motors. Our entire summer assignment was broken up into a point system: day-to-day interaction, vice-president one-on-one,… Continue reading More than just the script
Donna Ladd is the editor-in-chief and founder of the Jackson Free Press. Early on she thought she was to be a civil rights attorney, because she has an activist’s spirit. But–as it turns out–what she meant, was to be a journalist. Donna spoke with our class in February and afterwards I asked professor Amy Haimerl… Continue reading ‘Grow tough skin’ and other advice from editor Donna Ladd
The past few weeks we have been focusing on finding our target market and creating a product they will use. Now with this week’s readings we are focusing on branding and marketing our product to pull in our future customers/users. In A Social Media Guide for Startups and Entrepreneurs, Samuel Edwards gave great tips on… Continue reading Marketing and more marketing
Reading about social media is fun for me. This is what I do! I’ve been so lucky with my internship at The Social Gemini that it is now a part-time job. I think the power and use of social media professionally is fascinating. I am so interested in the professional side of social media, but… Continue reading Social Media/Marketing
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