NWEN's Entrepreneur University on Thursday is going to be fun! Why? Because in addition to speakers, panels, and mentorship sessions, there will be Entrepreneur Idol to wrap things up. Tweet your startup tagline to #EUidol and the presenters will be chosen on Monday 11/2. For many of you reading, that's today - so get on it! Even if you aren't serious about starting your business, getting some practice pitching ideas can't hurt. If you are serious, there will be VCs, angels, and press present to make the most of your 60 seconds. Here's are some tips from a non-expert.
Tips for a 60 Second Pitch
Be memorable, whatever that means for your personality or product/company
Don't write a 5 minute pitch and then try to read it in 60 seconds, no one will process the it
No demo, because it will either a) not work b) not finish in time c) just not work
Answer how you'll make money ASAP, because someone is bound to ask anyway
If you have a working prototype say so and use 15 seconds to make sure people know where it is