Pitching Expert - ScaleSmart Program-Act Smart Innovation Hub

Context & Background

Berytech is a leading organization in the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Lebanon, that aims to provide a conducive environment for the creation and development of startups, through incubation, business support, counseling, funding, networking, and the company hosting, hence taking part in the economic revival of the country, participating in wealth and job creation, and retaining graduates and high-level skills in Lebanon.

The ScaleSmart program aims to support pre-seed or seed startups working in different sectors to scale up by equipping them with the knowledge and tools necessary to plan a solid fundraising path, matching them with investors and investment opportunities, and improving their chances of successfully raising funds.

Scope of work

The ScaleSmart Program seeks a Pitching Expert to prepare entrepreneurs on the following subjects:

1. Storyline identification and creation.
2. Assisting entrepreneurs in crafting compelling narratives that resonate with their audience.
3. Ensuring each pitch tells a cohesive and persuasive story aligned with the startup's mission and goals.
4. Training the Entrepreneurs on delivering 60 second pitches (Elevator Pitch) without visual aids.
5. Training the Entrepreneurs on a 3-minute pitch with visual aids (Pitch Deck).  
6. Emphasize clarity, brevity, and impact to ensure entrepreneurs can effectively communicate their value proposition in a brief interaction.
7. Training the Entrepreneurs on a 20-minute pitch for Investment Committees (Investment Deck)
8. Cover techniques to maintain attention and effectively communicate the startup’s growth potential and financial needs.
9. Provide specialized training to improve entrepreneurs’ body language, demeanor, stress management, and tone.
10. Equip entrepreneurs with the tools to capture the attention of investors, clients, and other stakeholders, increasing their chances of success.

Deliverables

• Deliver 5 one-on-one sessions for the 6 ScaleSmart Batch 2 startups (30 sessions) during the program duration.
• Help startups create a Pitch Deck for short presentations
• Guide the startups in creating a full Investment Deck for Investors presentations
• Ensure the Entrepreneurs’ ability to deliver a convincing pitch
• Provide detailed feedback on each entrepreneur’s progress and evolution throughout the delivery period.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years in helping company deliver pitches to multiple stakeholders
• Demonstratable knowledge of the various fields related to pitching including Body Language, Public Speaking, Negotiation Skills, Graphic Design.

• Effective communicator with any audience in an organized, professional manner.
• Experience in working with both mature and early-stage companies