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1755.1 Instructions for Making a Pitchengaging, and tailored to each individual%u2019s unique needs. Our users havereported 2x faster progress compared to traditional methods.With over 1.5 billion language learners worldwide, we%u2019re targeting a massivemarket that%u2019s hungry for a better solution. What sets us apart is our interactiveand immersive approach that simulates real-life conversations, allowing usersto practise speaking and listening skills in a fun and natural way.We%u2019ve already secured partnerships with renowned language institutes,gaining access to millions of potential users. And our revenue model is equallyimpressive, with a freemium subscription plan that converts 30% of free usersinto paid subscribers within the first three months.Our talented team includes language experts, AI specialists, and seasonedapp developers. We%u2019re seeking $1 million in funding to scale our marketingefforts and launch new language courses, accelerating our growth andexpanding into new global markets.By investing in TechGenius, you%u2019ll be part of transforming how the worldlearns languages. Join us in this journey to connect cultures and breaklanguage barriers. Thank you for your time.%u201dIn this elevator pitch, the presenter introduces the start-up, clearly explains theproblem they are solving (inefficient language learning methods), highlights theirunique solution (an AI-powered language learning app), provides evidence oftraction (partnerships and conversion rates), and shares the funding ask andthe team%u2019s expertise. The pitch is concise, engaging, and leaves the audience with a clearunderstanding of the startup%u2019s value proposition and potential for success. Still,it could be criticised for not being short enough (not just elevator) and, possibly,not exciting enough. Thus, further efforts should be invested to edit and refineit (with or without prompt engineering), to condense it to 1%u20132 sentences or 150%u2013200 characters.n 5. 1. 5. Video examples of pitches%u25aa For an elevator pitch see the video by NURTV PLUS (2014);%u25aa For a 1-minute pitch see the video by Wheeler (2015);%u25aa For an 8-minute pitch see the video by Bax (2016);%u25aa For the final pitches at the Startup Weekend Global 2021, see the video byStartup Weekend Global (2021).