Elevator Pitch Judging Criteria

Do you know how to make a great elevator pitch? This document is a judging criteria check list for making an elevator pitch. Making a great elevator pitch requires a lot of planning and practice. In less than two minutes, the presenter must identify their name, company, idea and communicate why they are passionate about it and the hooks that will draw in customers. If your looking for someone to invest or join your team, you also have to communicate what resources you will need and what you plan to do with those resources. On top of all this 'content' how you make the pitch is perhaps more important. Are you passionate, confident and demonstrating courage? Does your body language send consistent and reinforcing messages? Is the pace of your speaking a balance of intensity and focus, do you look the part for the business? As you can see, making the perfect pitch is a difficult thing to do and many books have been written on the subject. This judging sheet is a fast and simple way to begin preparing your pitch.