The Elevator Pitch

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Objective

I can create a concise and compelling elevator pitch to introduce myself and my ideas.

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Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Define what an elevator pitch is and describe a situation, other than an elevator, where you might use one.

2

List four key elements that should be included in an effective elevator pitch.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Imagine you are at a job fair and meet a recruiter from a company you admire. Write a 4-5 sentence elevator pitch to introduce yourself and express your interest in their company. You are attending a networking event for aspiring entrepreneurs. Write a 4-5 sentence elevator pitch to introduce yourself and your business idea to potential investors.

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