{"id":768,"date":"2020-05-31T13:58:53","date_gmt":"2020-05-31T17:58:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.ced.ncsu.edu\/design-and-pitch\/?page_id=768"},"modified":"2025-07-09T09:02:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T13:02:40","slug":"power-me-up-persuade","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.ced.ncsu.edu\/design-and-pitch\/challenges\/power-me-up\/power-me-up-persuade\/","title":{"rendered":"Power Me Up: Persuade"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n
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\n Persuade the judges that your solution is viable by completing the Key Business Proposition<\/strong> and Technical Brief<\/strong>. Then, build a Pitch<\/strong> to convince the judges to invest.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n\n\n

Business Resources<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Now that you have an idea for a solution, how do you set it up for business success?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Business Proposition<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\n This resource can help you get clarity about who your customers are and how your product creates value for them.

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\n There are many ways to run a business. As you think about how to make money on your idea, consider these different business model options.

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Pitch Resources<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

What solution did you come up with for Power Me Up? Get help with your pitch here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building Your Pitch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Use this resource to build an engaging, persuasive pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\n Use this resource to build an engaging, persuasive pitch.

How to Build Your Pitch<\/a>

Use this sheet to judge how well you developed and delivered your solution for Power Me Up.

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Examples of real-life pitches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Use these examples to help you build a winning pitch for your Power Me Up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air-BnB Pitch Example<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Technical Brief<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

How will you communicate the specifications of your product to your customers?<\/p>\n\n\n

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\n Not everything will be included in your pitch. Use this document to explain your process and describe your solution in detail.

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\n Use this rubric to make sure that your solution covers all the required areas for Power Me Up.

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