Pitching Expert - Idealab Program

The goal of the Idealab Program, which is supported by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Lebanon and operated under the umbrella of Berytech, is to show how innovation and technology can turn socio-economic and livelihood problems in the agrifoodtech and cleantech sectors into opportunities to strengthen and build a promising sustainable economy through job creation and entrepreneur empowerment.

SCOPE OF WORK & REQUIREMENTS 

• The service provider will have to physically give a 4-hour session on the Pitching for 10 startups simultaneously. Those startups were selected by Berytech & MDF based on defined selection criteria.
• The service provider selected will be responsible for assisting 10 startups after the training session. 
• The service provider will have to assist the startups online and offline in their one on one clinics. 
• The service provider is asked to share with MDF a clear assessment of each startup post the online clinics.
• The service provider should be willing to coordinate with MDF, for the development of the proposed services.
• Services must be conducted between 3 and 8 July 2023.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Applications to this proposal can be from independent trainers/consultants or a legal entity, from Lebanon.
• The applicant should have at least 3 years of previous experience working with startups, ideally in the agritech and cleantech sectors, to provide insight into the unique issues that these companies may encounter.
• The applicant should have significant knowledge and expertise in the pitching, particularly in the agritech and cleantech industries. They should be able to assist startups in formulating their own coherent pitches.
• The applicant should have hands-on expertise in the agritech and cleantech sectors, as well as an understanding of trends, regulations, and obstacles. This will enable them to provide startups with pertinent and up-to-date information.
• The applicant should have prior experience conducting seminars and clinics, as well as the ability to convey complicated ideas clearly and concisely. They must be able to modify their instructional approach to meet the requirements of the startup participants.
• The applicant should have an entrepreneurial mentality and be familiar with the obstacles and possibilities that come with starting a business.
• The applicant must be a strong speaker. They should be able to provide constructive and supportive comments, as well as successfully lead group talks.

Pitching

• Startups will learn how to master their pitching skills and structure their pitch deck to convey their business model in an attractive way in 3 minutes.
• Pitching & Body Language Workshop  
• Advise the Startups on the structure and design of their pitch deck to convey the information required by a jury panel.
• Train the Entrepreneurs on a 60-second pitch (Elevator Pitch) without any visual aids 
• Train the Entrepreneurs on a 3-minute pitch with visual aids (PowerPoint Pitch Deck) 
• Train the Entrepreneurs on leveraging their Body Language to increase their credibility when pitching to prospective clients, jury panels, or investors.
• Clinics: Give the startups personalized feedback on their pitch decks and presentation skills ahead of the DEMO DAY event. 

SELECTION CRITERIA

The service provider will be selected based on:

The proposal suggested fits the program’s objective.

Their bio, proven track records, and experience in the field are required.