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Story
This is our example pitch. The story section is where your team can share details about their program and innovative idea.
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The Problem
Identify and define the problem your pitch is addressing. Try to use data or other evidence to support your claim.
The Solution
Identify and define the solution/product/service your pitch is describing.
Target Market
Identify and define the market size and opportunity. Try to use reliable data in your description. Heads up-- This information is optional in your NextPitch submission.
Societal Impact
Identify and define the societal impact of your idea/business. Heads up-- This information is optional in your NextPitch submission.
Next Steps
Identify and define what you need to move forward and why. This section often includes requests for financial support, networking, mentorship, land resources, office space, etc.
Heads up- The second video in your pitch (to the right on a computer or below on mobile) is for promoting your educational program or business idea. You could also offer this space up to a business who has been supportive. Everyone loves promotion!
Reflection
Let us know how this experience has gone for you. Include what has gone well and where there were struggles. Your story is an inspiration to others!
Use of Backer Contributions
Provide information about what you'll use backer contributions and/or the bonus award.
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Community Feedback
Here's what community partners, backers, and judges for this pitch have shared so far...
Nice pitch!
10/5/2022
Nice job!
10/5/2022
Nice try.. Work more on this
8/12/2022
Nice try.. A lot more can be achieved from this
8/12/2022
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Judge's Rubric
Employer Exploration
How well does the intern/team understand whom they are solving/designing for?
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Reflects deep understanding and knowledge of the background on and mission/vision of the employer (WHY)
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Reflects deep understanding of the employer's products/services (WHAT)
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Reflects deep understanding of the employer's marketing strategy to reach its customer/users (HOW)
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Reflects deep understanding of the profile of the main customers/users for the employer (WHOM)
1- Did not do
2- Little evidence
3- Some requirements met
4- Most requirements met
5- All requirements met
Problem Exploration/Validation
How well does the intern/team narrow down and define the specific ceed(s)/pain point(s) for the employer and its users?
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Reflects deep empathy work has occured (aka "discovery") around the broad design question/problem with key stakeholders (employees and/or customers/users, depending on the problem)
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Reflects clear pain points (problem/needs/wants) have been extracted from the empathy work
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Reflects that the original design question has been narrowed/revised according to empathy work discovery
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Reflects a deep company analysis around the specific pain point(s)
1- Did not do
2- Little evidence
3- Some requirements met
4- Most requirements met
5- All requirements met
Solution Building (x2)
How well does the intern/team utilize design thinking as an iterative design process to build a solution?
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Reflects comparative research and landscape analysis was sought to understand who else has addressed similar needs successfully
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Reflects customers/users feedback was sought and integrated on solution idea
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Reflects employer feedback was sought and integrated on solution idea
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Reflects that the team challenged and questioned their own assumptions when testing/vetting ideas
1- Did not do
2- Little evidence
3- Some requirements met
4- Most requirements met
5- All requirements met
Solution Summary
How strong is the potential solution idea? How novel, useful, viable, feasible is it?
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Reflects a solution that is both novel AND useful in addressing the pain points for the main customers/users
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Reflects in depth HOW/WHY the solution will work (feasibility and viability)
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Reflects clearly the PLAN (financials/budget and timeline) to make the idea work (feasibility and viability)
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Reflects the suggested rollout/next step to make this idea happen (action plan, ask, etc.)
1- Did not do
2- Little evidence
3- Some requirements met
4- Most requirements met
5- All requirements met
Pitch Presentation
How effective is the pitch delivery?
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Pitch is 5 minutes in length
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Pitch deck reinforces the pitch with relevant images, numbers, and words without detracting/distracting
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Pitch script is clear, concise, and compelling
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Pitch is delivered with confidence, expertise and passion
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2- Little evidence
3- Some requirements met
4- Most requirements met
5- All requirements met
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Community Feedback
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