Contestant Submissions – June 2020

June 01, 2020

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Craft a Perfect Pitch – In 10-12 slides, describe your entrepreneurial idea or proposed change initiative in a way that demonstrates the solution’s value to your audience. As with the personal cases in DSI, change initiatives can be generalized as a recommended strategy for Company X, operating in Y industry, and no sensitive internal information should be shared. Similarly, HBAP’s Community Values and Academic Honesty policies apply – any entrants who violate the integrity of the competition may be disqualified, so we ask that you uphold these values at all times. Remember, selected finalists will only have 10 minutes to present to our panel of judges, and must include the following details in their proposal:

  • Team members (individual submissions accepted)
  • Problem statement – clearly articulate why your solution is needed
  • Proposed solution – how will you meet this need?
  • Value proposition – what benefits are derived from addressing the problem, for both the organization and its target market?
  • Implementation plan – indicate the steps you will take to make this solution viable, including plans for scaling and contingencies to address potential pitfalls

You will need to log into the DI Platform in the upper right corner of the screen in order to see the Submit button – if you cannot recall your password from when you submitted your DSI Personal Case, you can perform a password reset. Please upload your slides in the form of exported PowerPoint images – any notes you wish to include can be typed below each slide to give added context about how you will present this idea to the judges/audience. Detailed instructions and a video illustrating the recommended steps can be found in the About tab at the top of this page, and an example submission can be found below. If you need help getting started, this template from the HBS Rock Center might help to formulate your pitch.

You will be able to edit and upload revised versions of your presentation until May 31st at 11:59pm EST. Submissions will be open for comments and revision until that date, so you can incorporate any edits throughout that window, with only the final submission formally reviewed for selection.

Submitted (30)

Example Pitch Template
Kburhans
Posted on May 12, 2020 at 5:48 pm
These slides from the HBS Rock Center should give a good sense of how to present your pitch submission.
Earthly – Sustainability + Humankind
Lisa London
Posted on May 21, 2020 at 8:48 pm
Earthy is a website that curates sustainable products to allow consumers to find the best (ratings based) earth friendly goods and fair trade products. Earthly - promote a healthy planet for current and future generations.
…a fun place to play and learn online!
Mehmet Beyazyurek
Posted on May 29, 2020 at 1:32 am
Bringing toddlers and kids younger than 5 years old together to socialize, learn, grow, speak, interact and play.
Right on Time
Taposhi.Bentley
Last modified on May 29, 2020 at 1:28 pm
Right on Time...Combining the love for all things mechanical...M.A.D stands for Mechnical Art Design a creation of Maximillion Busser, the Founder of MB&F and former CEO of Harry Winston
Minis4Me: Remaking the Makeup Industry
Reena Gajjar
Posted on May 30, 2020 at 8:06 pm
Minis4Me is an innovative cosmetic company that is ready to disrupt the cosmetic industry. With a modular patented case and unique business strategy, Minis4Me is positioned to differentiate itself in this crowded marketplace.
Dyslexia Growth Learning “Win the Summer”
Brian Resutek
Last modified on May 31, 2020 at 7:39 pm
Dyslexia affects nearly 1 in 5 individuals, yet very few classroom based approaches outside of specialized schools exist, and almost no summer camps.
The Coronavirus has created a crisis among children to get help
Andrew Miller
Posted on May 31, 2020 at 2:54 pm
The Coronavirus has created a crisis among children to get help and we are under a time constraint to provide our children the support they need. Cornerstone’s School Based Services program was quickly able to set up “tele-health” services but [...]
D2EXP.com: Enriching lives by connecting experts to individuals who need them
Marc Jacobson
Posted on May 31, 2020 at 3:09 pm
The COVID pandemic has disrupted the way we live, work and play. D2EXP.com will offer consumers a platform to engage directly with experts helping them develop new skills and engage in unique, creative experiences.
Gamification of Total Innovation Lifecyle Management to Foster Engagement and Solve Organizational Challenges
Taofeeq Ashiru
Last modified on May 31, 2020 at 5:57 pm
Many organizations struggle with what, why, when, where, and how to innovate. Yet, independent innovation management consultants, as strategists, analysts, coaches, product managers, and project managers also find it difficult to engage these organizations to help them effectively. Gamification is [...]
InterGlobal Ventures: Bringing All Businesses in the World Online
Magali Clark
Last modified on May 31, 2020 at 8:09 pm
InterGlobal Ventures: Bringing All Businesses in the World Online, one at a time...
LendingTrio
Joseph Morstad
Last modified on July 29, 2020 at 10:27 pm
LendingTrio is designed to create an incredibly seamless and efficient platform.
An Emerging Market Community Innovation Platform proposal
Charles Carter
Posted on May 31, 2020 at 7:45 pm
There are no scalable, cost-effective open innovation digital platforms in Africa that facilitate the identification and development of social needs by entrepreneurs, encourage direct community participation, draw on crowd and institutional expertise to problem-solve and act as a transparent bridge [...]
Crowdsourcing in the Property & Casualty Insurance Sector
Shane M Bowe
Posted on May 31, 2020 at 8:35 pm
Enable best-in-class solutions for insurers of all sizes via a specialized platform-enabled company interacting with the crowd.
Sched-Fill: Automate & Optimize
Mohamad Charbaji
Posted on May 31, 2020 at 9:04 pm
Create a platform then a software to Automate & Optimize the scheduling and staffing processes in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living facilities.
Ice Cream Club: great ice cream, a click away, from local creameries
Rick Spear
Last modified on May 31, 2020 at 9:20 pm
While we may think of ice cream as a treat, it is serious business. And, just like movies and furniture, it is time for ice cream buying to move into the age of AI (a wink with a delicious purpose). [...]
Virtual Lab – Adding Value to Lab Professionals Across the World
Alex Garini
Posted on May 31, 2020 at 10:08 pm
By utilizing augmented reality, RFID technology and SMS technology the Virtual Lab will add a lot of value for Diagnostics Laboratory Professionals so they can focus on patients and healthcare delivery
WiBi
Jeremy Langer
Last modified on June 16, 2020 at 11:59 pm
WiBi will create the interactive e-commerce platform needed to allow audiences to use their phone or TV remote to click-on and buy the things they see on TV.
Data2Develop Career Transformations “Freemium” eLearning and People Analytics Platform
Cheryl Christensen
Posted on May 31, 2020 at 10:37 pm
Want to transform your career - try out this free eLearning course. @data2develop from @shibbyrae
One2One: A Whole Person Approach to Autism
marc.miller
Posted on May 31, 2020 at 11:07 pm
Establish a whole person approach to autism therapies and interventions to create better outcomes for both the individual with developmental disabilities and their families
ProMX^4 Dealer, a company by dealer for dealers
Ravel E. Mejia
Last modified on May 31, 2020 at 11:53 pm
ProMX^4 Dealers is a company created by dealers for dealers that creates dealer products.
Solar Street Lamps
Kiran Ramachandran
Posted on May 31, 2020 at 11:23 pm
Solar Street Lamp is not a new concept but the ability to provide real time monitoring of traffic patterns , pollution control, surveillance systems, and internet connectivity are some of the disruptions that could revolutionize the industry. UJAN Technologies intends [...]
CLEAN VERIFY
Anamika Tiwari
Last modified on May 31, 2020 at 11:56 pm
#Your go to source for peace of mind and enjoyment. Germ free and verified all at the same time! #enjoy #germfree #vacation_again
Silver Hands Assist App
Jane De Heer
Posted on May 31, 2020 at 11:41 pm
A large percentage of older adults have critical health and social needs post discharge from a hospital or medical center. Inaccessibility to these social areas have been linked to decline in overall health and historically has been noted to stunt [...]
Boettcher pitch competition submission
Kevin Boettcher
Posted on May 31, 2020 at 11:44 pm
submission for Immersion 2 pitch competition. Offered to gain feedback on viability of approach. Not sure format is as expected, but submitted pdf slides have comments attached.