Resources
Not sure where to start with your idea? Here are some tips and tools to help you present your idea in two minutes:
- Introduce your idea by grabbing the audience's attention. For example, summarize it in a sentence, highlighting its benefits and what makes it unique – or create a scenario showing how your idea solves a problem.
- Describe how you came to this idea, show its impact and present possible results such as profits, future growth, or market opportunities (do research).
- Use props like prototypes, sketches or current products to show the improvement needed.
- Describe how you plan to bring this idea to life and why your idea will succeed.
- Be sure to check out the winning videos and highlights from last year’s competition.
Want to learn more? Check out the following online resources:
Startupbizhub – Pitching a business idea
Want to make sure your video makes the grade? Check out these helpful resources:
Mac Basics – Quicktime Player
LIFT: Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto – Equipment Rental
Wikipedia – Public Domain Image Resources
Creative Commons – Royalty Free Music
Visit these sites to find out more about entrepreneurship and innovation:
Government of Ontario - Young Entrepreneurs
Ontario Network of Entrepreneurs (ONE)
Ontario’s Summer Company program
Canadian Youth Business Foundation
