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Neel,
Please see the attachements for instructions. The word document has the instructions and the PDF file has the transcript to give you what you need as far as the PowerPoint.
Thank you
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Scenario |
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Scenario Summary |
As outlined in the lecture this week, an incubator is a large firm that nurtures many companies and invests in business ideas. Incubators provide support in many ways and you would like to submit your idea to Rollins Incubator, Inc. in order to benefit from their management and financial support.
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Your Assignment |
You are an entrepreneur that wants to be funded by Rollins Incubator, Inc. You have an outstanding idea that needs funding and you feel that bringing your idea to an incubator would increase your chances of success.
You have contacted Janet Rodgers, the Vice President of Business Development of Rollins Incubator, Inc., and she told you that you will have 5 minutes with the Michael Rollins, the CEO of Rollins Incubator, Inc.
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Y O U D E C I D E |
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Activity/Assignment |
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Assignment |
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Develop a 12-slide PowerPoint presentation to pitch your idea to Mr. Rollins. Your slideshow must be succinct, compelling, and should include the following elements. |
Grading Rubric:
Category
Points
Description
Criteria/Creativity
50
Demonstrate a strong substantiation of your idea. Demonstrate understanding of how the course concepts apply to the idea. Be sure to include the basic concepts and criteria required by the CEO. Your idea must be compelling and creative.
Understanding
25
Develop high-level concepts and outline for your idea. Be sure to include all the elements required when presenting a business plan. The elements and slides that are required have been presented to you in the You Decide audio section, be sure to listen carefully, so you will be able to create your slides effectively. Ensure that you utilize the Notes section to outline any specifics you would talk about in your presentation.
Execution
25
Make sure your slideshow is clear and succinct using strong organization and proper grammar. Use citations correctly. There will be an automatic 10-point deduction for any presentation over 12 slides.
Total
100
A quality slideshow will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.
YouDecide
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Scenario Summary
As outlined in the lecture this week, an incubator is a large firm that nurtures many companies and
invests in business ideas. Incubators provide support in many ways and you would like to submit your
idea to Rollins Incubator, Inc. in order to benefit from their management and financial support.
Your Role/Assignment
You are an entrepreneur that wants to be funded by Rollins Incubator, Inc. You have an outstanding idea
that needs funding and you feel that bringing your idea to an incubator would increase your chances of
success.
You have contacted the Janet Rodgers, Vice President of Business Development of Rollins Incubator,
Inc., and she told you that you will have 5 minutes with the Michael Rollins, the CEO of Rollins Incubator,
Inc.
Activity
Develop a 12-slide PowerPoint presentation to pitch your idea to Mr. Rollins. You only have 5 minutes, so
your slideshow must be succinct, compelling, and not exceed 12 slides. Your 12-slide presentation
should include the following:
• Your first slide is simple.
State your company name and motto, with a tagline and a date.
• Tell us your objective. In other words, how much money do you need and why you are
here?
• Discuss your business proposition. What is it that your business creates, who do you sell
the product to and how big is that market?
• Speak about your product or service and the technology platforms you intend to use.
• Need to detail the market. How big is the market, and where is the market headed?
• Market competition.
• Tell us what your business model drivers are and what makes you stand out from the
competition. In other words, what makes you unique?
• Discuss the risks involved in your idea and the management team you will bring on board
(including yourself).
• Financials: basic revenues and costs, and profits in a 3 to 5 year team.
• Your last slide is the amount of money you need to fund your idea and the basic
breakdown of where the money will go.
Be sure to use the Notes section of the PowerPoint to outline and detail anything that you may want to
highlight in your presentation. Keep these notes succinct as well.
You Decide
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Key Players
Janet Rodgers, VP Business Development, Rollins Incubator, Inc.
I have secured a 5 minute block for you to pitch your idea to Mr. Rollins, the CEO. I have seen
many of these presentations, so here are some tips to help you out.
Keep your presentation short and sweet. You only have a few minutes to impress him, so get to
your idea quickly. Here is the format I see that works best.
State your company name and motto, with a tagline and a date.
Then tell us your objective. In other words, how much money do you need and why you are
here?
And, what is your business proposition and your target market? Have you considered your
competition? And what are the risks?
Lastly, be sure to include financial statements with basic revenues and costs, and don’t forget to
include how much money you are asking for!
You have a lot of work to do, and good luck!
Michael Rollins, CEO – Rollins Incubator, Inc.
I heard that Janet gave you some helpful tips for your upcoming presentation.
I just want to make sure that you understand to keep your presentation short and succinct. I only
have a few minutes and I see many presentations. Be sure that your idea is compelling and
clearly stated, and that your slides are easy to read. I’m sure Janet explained my 12 slide rule.
I look forward to your presentation!
