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1. Hook → problem → → proof → model → ask.
2. Be , not impressive.
3. Know your .
4. out loud and cut the rest.

1. 1. Which pitch opening is strongest?

   • A. "We're a disruptive, synergistic, next-gen platform."
   • B. "Ever missed a bus because the schedule app was wrong? 3,000 students at our school ride these buses."
   • C. "Hi, I'm going to talk about my business now."
   • D. "This is the best idea ever."

2. 2. What's the "ask" in a pitch?

   • A. Asking the audience if they liked it
   • B. A clear request for what you want next — customers, a partner, funding, or advice
   • C. Asking for questions
   • D. Asking to skip the numbers

3. 3. Using lots of buzzwords makes a pitch more convincing.

   True/False

1. 1. Put the pitch parts in order: model, problem, ask, hook, solution, proof.

2. 2. Rewrite “Our product is revolutionary” using proof instead.

1. 1. Practice pitching a business idea in 60 seconds. What was hardest to cut?

2. 2. Why do you think judges care so much about proof, even for small businesses?