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This week you should complete two field research assignments. You may use one of the templates
provided, or record your findings in whatever format you prefer.
To ensure you receive credit for this activity, be sure to mark this task as complete after you have
finished both field research assignments.
Field Research Assignment: Create and Deliver Rocket Pitch to Potential Investors
Create and deliver rocket pitch to potential investors. In order to raise capital, you
must present information to potential investors. Specifically, you should create a
three minute pitch that you could deliver to potential investors -- dubbed a Rocket
Pitch -- that if successful will make the potential investor interested in seeing a
more detailed business plan. This week you deliver the Rocket Pitch to at least five
potential customers, get their feedback, and record it.
To complete this exercise use one of the templates linked below, or record your
findings in whatever format you prefer.
To practice this skill, you should assess the skills required to grow your company,
figure out which of them you can do, and identify one critical skill you lack. For
example, if you are good at sales and need an technical expert, you should seek to
hire for that skill. In order to build your team you should
Develop job descriptions for each of the key skills you do not posses
To complete this exercise use one of the templates linked below, or record your
findings in whatever format you prefer.
Identify Key Skills Needed for Startup Team and Interview Candidates
Template (Microsoft Word)