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<DIV STYLE="color: #555555; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><STRONG>The pitch is a critical element to the success of any startup.</STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV STYLE="color: #555555; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">It is how you you win the hearts, minds and souls of investors, team members, customers, and the WORLD!Without the pitch, your startup is nothing.<BR><STRONG><BR></STRONG><SPAN STYLE="color: #ff0000;"><STRONG>The only problem is... pitching is hard and a little scary too!</STRONG></SPAN><BR><BR><STRONG>Pitch Karaokeseeks to support anyone interested in startups and entrepreneurship by:</STRONG></DIV>
<DIV STYLE="color: #555555; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">- helping people overcome public speaking fears<BR>- educating the community on the critical elements of a 5 minutepitch presentation</DIV>
<DIV STYLE="color: #555555; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">- pushing future entrepreneurs to be comfortable with the concept of failure</DIV>
<DIV STYLE="color: #555555; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">- bringing together the NYC startup community in a humorous yet relevant environment<BR><BR><STRONG>The Format:<BR></STRONG>
<DIV>10 mystery slide decks will be created to showcase 10 imaginary startups.<BR><BR>On the day of the event, your name will be picked from a hat and you will be askedtopitch these startups in front of NYC's welcoming, friendly,and HUMBLEentrepreneur community. ;)<BR><BR></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG>The Caveat?<BR></STRONG>- They will NOT see the slides in advance of their presentation.</DIV>
<DIV>- They will NOT be told the outline of critical presentation elements.</DIV>
<DIV>- The startups will be imaginary. They do not exist in real life... yet.<BR>- Presentations are Ignite-style: 5 minutes total</DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG>Those that are chosen to pitch will be receving a special prize from our friends over at General Assembly!</STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN STYLE="font-size: medium;"><STRONG>Schedule:</STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV>7:00PM - Doors Open. Beer and food will be served.</DIV>
<DIV>7:30PM to 8:30PM- Introduction and pitches</DIV>
<DIV>8:30PM - 9:00PM - Wrapup and networking</DIV>
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<DIV>At the conclusion of the pitches, the audience & pitcherswill gather to discuss thecritical elements of a good pitch and to recap highlights from the evening.</DIV>
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<DIV>Thank you to Joynture for opening their doors for our event!</DIV>
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