Overview
For this milestone, you will submit a PowerPoint with voice-over narration (or alternative) presentation. The purpose of this presentation is to make a venture capital pitch in which you are asking for resources from a potential investor. The pitch should include the details you think are important for a potential investor to understand so they can decide whether to invest in your company or idea. PowerPoint voice-over narration (or alternative software) will be used to create a voice recording that corresponds to your PowerPoint slides. There is no requirement to show video during this presentation, but audio is required.
Directions
Create a venture capital pitch presentation as a PowerPoint with voice-over narration (or alternative) presentation. Your presentation should be 3–5 minutes in length. It should include slides with voice-over narration (or alternative software) or other material to properly “pitch” the idea to potential investors. There are no limits on how many slides to use, and you may also choose to show various websites or screenshots of other resources to maximize the value and impact of the pitch.
The presentation should address the following main elements:
Description of your business idea
Value and uniqueness of your business idea
Customer problem that your business idea solves
Sales and marketing strategy
Advantages and risks
Financial launch requirements
Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
Content
Include all of the main elements and requirements.
Explore multiple issues through extensive collection and in-depth analysis of evidence to make informed conclusions.
Organization
The presentation is organized in a logical way that complements the central theme.
Transitions are well-paced to create a natural and engaging flow.
Critical Thinking
Demonstrate a comprehensive exploration of issues and ideas before accepting or forming an opinion or conclusion.
Visual Appeal
There is a consistent visual theme that helps enhance the understanding of the ideas.
Include multiple types of media.
Narration (Writing and Audio)
The audio is clearly recorded.
Mechanics and style ensure clarity.
Incorporate multiple properly cited scholarly resources.
What to Submit
Submit a presentation slideshow approximately 3–5 minutes in length. The presentation should include voice-over narration (or alternative software). When applicable, sources should be cited according to APA style. There is no requirement to show video during the presentation, but audio is required.