Hey BizSpark Startups!
Microsoft BizSpark will be organizing BizSpark Summit Startup Pitch where startups will pitch to Microsoft Ventures and stand a chance to enter Startup Asia 2014 Arena to bring home a prize money of US$10,000 in cash. There will be two qualifying rounds.
Pitch Training by Tech in Asia
Startups can register to attend a free pitch training session by Willis Wee, Founder of Tech In Asia. Each participating startup will give a 5-10 minutes pitch, followed by Q&A and discussion. Participants will be provided with training and feedback on pitch delivery techniques. *Only for 20 selected BizSpark startups.
The business pitch will be 5-10 minutes compelling and concise summary of a proposed solution or product. Slides, demonstrations and other presentation materials are encouraged.
Pitch to Microsoft Ventures at BizSpark Summit 2014
The top startups will be invited to BizSpark summit, which will be held on 27th February 2014 at Microsoft Singapore Auditorium.
Six qualifying startups will then present to a panel of distinguished judges from Microsoft Ventures China and stand to qualify for Startup Arena 2014 at Startup Asia.
Details of the pitch training:
Date: 5th February 2014
Venue: Microsoft Singapore, One Marina Boulevard Level 22, Room 22BR-01
Time: 1pm- 4pm
Agenda for Pitch Training Workshop:
1:00 – 1:15 “What makes a good pitch?”
1:15 – 1:30 “Guidelines on how to create a good pitch”
1:30 – 2:15 “Pitch creation (with template provided)”
2:15 – 2:50 Pitch Practice
2:50 – 3:00 Wrap up
Pitch Criteria:
1. Clear, concise, professional and stayed within the ten-minute time frame.
2. Product or service concept, customer benefits and market opportunity are clear, compelling.
3. Business seems viable and feasible.
The online registration form: http://sdrv.ms/1lAfF3N
Deadline: 28 January 2014
Thank you for your interest. We look forward to hearing great pitches from you guys!
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