Entrepreneurship & Digital Business · Intermediate level

Intermediate level · Module 6: Pitching and Growth Planning · Lesson 2 of 3

Building the Pitch

Tell the business story clearly in five minutes.

In this lesson you will

  • Structure a pitch
  • Use numbers honestly

Key concepts

problem and solutionmarket and tractionnumbers and askslides

The lesson

A pitch covers the problem, your solution, the customers, evidence of traction, the numbers, the team and what you are asking for.

Use real numbers — sales so far, prices, costs — and be honest about assumptions.

Use few, simple slides; practise until it fits the time.

Step by step

  1. Outline the pitch.
  2. Prepare five slides.
  3. Practise aloud.
  4. Time it.

Practice activity

Build and rehearse your pitch.

Expected result: A clear five-minute pitch.

Check your understanding

  1. What is traction?

    Show answer

    Evidence that customers are buying.

  2. Why use real numbers?

    Show answer

    They build trust and credibility.

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