ELEVATOR

PITCH 101
There's not too many times you get a chance
to make a second first impression.

Present By
Dhruv Lakra & Arnav Adlakha
 Who are we?

Currently working on two Startup Projects Founded DOTx: Exp Learning for school students
Freelancing Content Writer Serial Entrepreneur since the age of 16.
Cryptocurrency Enthusiast Build & Contributed to tech enabled Startups.
Worked in Marketing and Management Roles Web Developer- Worked with leading Startups
AGENDA
WHY ELEVATOR PITCH?

THE GOLDEN STRUCTURE

SAMPLES

FUN ACTIVITY

TIPS & TAKEAWAYS

 WHAT IS AN
ELEVATOR PITCH?
First impression is an unfair deal...
Let me rather
stay quiet than I don’t want to
make a fool of look bad or
myself stupid
Why first impressions Matter?
You Can't Ctrl+Z in Real Life!

First few seconds Little to no prior Skepticism prevails Difficult to reverse

are critical interaction impressions
The Golden Half Minute

MORE THAN 30 SECONDS, BUT...

Impressions are made in that golden half a

minute
AGENDA
WHY ELEVATOR PITCH?

THE GOLDEN STRUCTURE

SAMPLES

FUN ACTIVITY

TIPS & TAKEAWAYS

THE MAGIC FORMULA
Inspired by Blair Singer
 1. Room dynamics: Observe layout, seating, atmosphere.

STEP 1: SCAN 2. Power dynamics: Identify influential individuals.

3. Interests: Note common topics or themes.

4. Mood: Gauge overall room atmosphere.

1. Be brief: Keep introduction concise.

STEP 2: 2. Build interest: Engage with intriguing highlights.

INTRODUCE 3. Be specific: Clearly state identity and role.

4. Be tangible: Provide memorable examples/results.

 1. Presence: Thank for attending.

STEP 3: 2. Time: Acknowledge valuable time.

3. Interest: Appreciate attention and curiosity.

ACKNOWLEDGE 4. Energy exchange: Recognize mutual engagement.

1. Why listen: Offer credibility and expertise.

STEP 4: EARN 2. Why believe: Provide evidence and proof.

THE RIGHT 3. Who you are: Establish trust and identity.

4. What's in it for me: Communicate benefits clearly.

 1. Authenticity: Share genuine motivations.

STEP 5: 2. Integrity: Emphasize honesty and sincerity.

3. Respect: Show consideration for audience.

PURPOSE 4. Emotional connection: Connect personally with audience.

1. Define desired action: Clearly state what you want.

STEP 6: CALL TO 2. Keep it simple: Make it easy to understand.

ACTION 3. Inspire to act: Motivate action with enthusiasm.

4. Incentivize action takers: Offer rewards or benefits.

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AGENDA
WHY ELEVATOR PITCH?

THE GOLDEN STRUCTURE

TEMPLATE

FUN ACTIVITY

TIPS & TAKEAWAYS

 ETR TEMPLATE

For the last _____(Time – Days, Months, Years)

I/ We have worked with _____(Number – Companies/ People)

Helping them to achieve/ obtain/ loose / eliminate_____(Tangible results

– saved or earned $, time, resources)

You have CREDIBILITY, don’t let your little voice kill it!

- Grades, Subjects, Sports, Social impressions, Debates, Family business, Summer internships +++
 PURPOSE TEMPLATE
DISASTER TO MASTER
The reason I do this because
many years ago, I
experienced_______,
And by doing so, we were able to
overcome______
and, it makes me feel good to
help you________, I have been
there done that, I know if you use
XXXX, you will achieve YYY
MY HERO’S JOURNEY
Years a ago, I had a brilliant idea to do XXX, I idealized
this YYYY professional
What motivated me was ______(Money, Power, Integrity,
Confidence, Influence, Travel, Personality ) – who he
was, what he did
Little did I know the work it took, the obstacles and road
blocks. But I realized that this is what makes successful
people and I kept going. And as I saw success coming,I
forgot my pain. When someone walks up and
acknowledges my work, it is all worth it...
AGENDA
WHY ELEVATOR PITCH?

THE GOLDEN STRUCTURE

TEMPLATE

FUN ACTIVITY
TIPS & TAKEAWAYS
Ready to do something hands on?
AGENDA
WHY ELEVATOR PITCH?

THE GOLDEN STRUCTURE

TEMPLATE

FUN ACTIVITY

TIPS & TAKEAWAYS

TIPS
#1 The ‘bigger energy’ always wins – Mental, Physical and Emotional !
#2 ‘One liner’ – I am X..., I do/ deliver Y..., to drive Z results/ Impact...
#3 “Thank you for your time, you could have been anywhere, but you chose
to be here with me and I will do my best to make this meeting worth your
while”
#4 All talk and no action leads us no where, so define and inspire action !
TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE DELIVERY

Maintain eye contact Use gestures and body Natural Vulnerability

language appropriately
TOOLS THAT YOU CAN
USE TO IMPROVE YOUR
ELEVATOR PITCH!

1 ChatGPT 2 TelePrompter 3 Copy.AI

PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!
Just get started! Action over Perfection