Central Oregon PubTalk
Early Stage Company Presenters
10 Minute Presentation Guidelines
The goals of a 10 Minute Presentation are to:
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Provide a venue to receive feedback on products, services, the business model, marketing strategy or other integral components of the business.
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Share ideas, experiences and strategies for success.
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Support the ongoing development of valuable presentation skills.
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Introduce early stage companies to angel investors, venture capital firms, and OEN members.
Company Profile
The ideal presenter is a representative from a new or start-up business who:
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has a clearly defined business idea with a supporting business plan;
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is actively seeking funding;
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wants to start a buzz about his/her company by presenting to an audience of investors and peers;
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would like to learn from the input and experiences of other members.
Media/Handouts
Speakers are strongly discouraged from using easels, whiteboards or other media for pitches. These are strictly oral presentations. Powerpoint presentations are not alllowed, simple handouts can be distributed for complex schematics.
Format
A primary purpose of the 10 Minute Presentation is to connect early stage companies with potential investors. Therefore, it is critical that pitches are concise, compelling, and provide the audience with a clear sense of what the company needs to grow to the next level. Please note that pitches are not a venue to sell your products or services.
Each speaker is given ten minutes for his or her presentation. This includes time for questions. Time limits are strictly enforced! Presenters are encouraged to ask the audience at least one question. Each presentation must include each of the following parts:
Part 1: Brief introduction of self and company (1 to 2 minutes)
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Your title, relevant professional experience
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Stage of company's growth
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Key product or service delivered by company
Part 2: Why does an investor/employee/strategic partner/vendor/supplier want to learn more about your company? (2 to 3 minutes)
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How is your product/service unique?
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What is the market for your product/service?
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What is the market size?
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What are your financial projections?
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Highlight key management.
Part 3: What you need (1 to 2 minutes)
Be specific about what you need to reach your next milestone, for example, "We are looking for a $500,000 equity investment and an executive with marketing experience willing to work for peanuts and options."
Part 4: Q & A (3 to 4 minutes)
Note: While the Pub Talk forum is somewhat casual, this could be your only opportunity to present to individual investors in attendance. Be prepared by practicing your presentation beforehand and timing it to ensure that you are covering the above key points within the 10 minute timeframe.
Criteria for Selection
Companies that submit a request to "Present" will be screened to ensure that the company is at an appropriate stage of development, and committed to following the format and the goals of the 10 Minute Presentation format.
Timelines, Materials, Contact
10 Minute Presentation opportunities are generally booked 1-3 months in advance. If you are interested in presenting, please e-mail a company summary and a statement of interest to Dayna Dudkowski, at EDCO. Dayna will then contact you to arrange a pre-screening and to discuss scheduling. If selected, you will need to submit a written company summary (about a paragraph in length), an outline of your presentation, contact information, and a bio of your presenter. This information must be submitted to Dayna via e-mail 2 weeks prior to your presentation.