Scenario
Scenario Summary
As outlined in the
lecture this week, an incubator is a large firm that nurtures many companies
and invests in business ideas. Incubators provide support in many ways and you
would like to submit your idea to Rollins Incubator, Inc. in order to benefit
from their management and financial support.
Your Assignment
You are an entrepreneur
that wants to be funded by Rollins Incubator, Inc. You have an outstanding idea
that needs funding and you feel that bringing your idea to an incubator would
increase your chances of success.
You have contacted Janet
Rodgers, the Vice President of Business Development of Rollins Incubator, Inc.,
and she told you that you will have 5 minutes with the Michael Rollins, the CEO
of Rollins Incubator, Inc.
Y O U D E C I D E
Activity/Assignment
Assignment
Develop a 12-slide PowerPoint
presentation to pitch your idea to Mr. Rollins. Your slideshow must be
succinct, compelling, and should include the following elements.
1.
Slide 1:
State your company name and motto, with a tagline and a date.
2.
Slide 2:
Review business proposition, what will your business create?
3.
Slide 4:
Share your objective, how much money do you need, and why you are here?
4.
Slide
3: Review technology platforms you intend to use.
5.
Slide 5:
Provide current market review; detail the market; how big is the market?
6.
Slide 6:
Provide forecast for current market.
7.
Slide 7:
Market competition, who do you sell the product to and how big is that
market?
8.
Slide 8:
Review business model drivers, what makes you unique from the competition?
9.
Slide 9:
Review potential risks.
10.
Slide 10:
Review the management team with whom you will partner, including yourself.
11.
Slide 11:
Financials; basic revenues and costs, and profits in a 3 to 5 year term.
12.
Slide 12:
Amount of money needed to fund your idea, with a basic breakdown of where
the money will go.
Be sure to use the Notes section
of the PowerPoint to highlight your presentation information. Keep these
notes succinct as well.
Grading Rubric:
Category
Points
Description
Criteria/Creativity
50
Demonstrate a strong
substantiation of your idea. Demonstrate understanding of how the course
concepts apply to the idea. Be sure to include the basic concepts and
criteria required by the CEO. Your idea must be compelling and creative.
Understanding
25
Develop high-level concepts and
outline for your idea. Be sure to include all the elements required when
presenting a business plan. The elements and slides that are required have
been presented to you in the You Decide audio section, be sure to listen
carefully, so you will be able to create your slides effectively. Ensure
that you utilize the Notes section to outline any specifics you would talk
about in your presentation.
Execution
25
Make sure your slideshow is clear
and succinct using strong organization and proper grammar. Use citations
correctly. There will be an automatic 10-point deduction for any presentation
over 12 slides.
Total
100
A quality slideshow will meet or
exceed all of the above requirements.
Scenario
Scenario SummaryAs outlined in the
lecture this week, an incubator is a large firm that nurtures many companies
and invests in business ideas. Incubators provide support in many ways and you
would like to submit your idea to Rollins Incubator, Inc. in order to benefit
from their management and financial support.Your AssignmentYou are an entrepreneur
that wants to be funded by Rollins Incubator, Inc. You have an outstanding idea
that needs funding and you feel that bringing your idea to an incubator would
increase your chances of success.You have contacted Janet
Rodgers, the Vice President of Business Development of Rollins Incubator, Inc.,
and she told you that you will have 5 minutes with the Michael Rollins, the CEO
of Rollins Incubator, Inc.
Y O U D E C I D E
Activity/AssignmentAssignmentDevelop a 12-slide PowerPoint
presentation to pitch your idea to Mr. Rollins. Your slideshow must be
succinct, compelling, and should include the following elements.1.
Slide 1:
State your company name and motto, with a tagline and a date.2.
Slide 2:
Review business proposition, what will your business create?3.
Slide 4:
Share your objective, how much money do you need, and why you are here?4.
Slide
3: Review technology platforms you intend to use.5.
Slide 5:
Provide current market review; detail the market; how big is the market?6.
Slide 6:
Provide forecast for current market.7.
Slide 7:
Market competition, who do you sell the product to and how big is that
market?8.
Slide 8:
Review business model drivers, what makes you unique from the competition?9.
Slide 9:
Review potential risks.10.
Slide 10:
Review the management team with whom you will partner, including yourself.11.
Slide 11:
Financials; basic revenues and costs, and profits in a 3 to 5 year term.12.
Slide 12:
Amount of money needed to fund your idea, with a basic breakdown of where
the money will go.Be sure to use the Notes section
of the PowerPoint to highlight your presentation information. Keep these
notes succinct as well.Grading Rubric:CategoryPointsDescriptionCriteria/Creativity50Demonstrate a strong
substantiation of your idea. Demonstrate understanding of how the course
concepts apply to the idea. Be sure to include the basic concepts and
criteria required by the CEO. Your idea must be compelling and creative.Understanding25Develop high-level concepts and
outline for your idea. Be sure to include all the elements required when
presenting a business plan. The elements and slides that are required have
been presented to you in the You Decide audio section, be sure to listen
carefully, so you will be able to create your slides effectively. Ensure
that you utilize the Notes section to outline any specifics you would talk
about in your presentation.Execution25Make sure your slideshow is clear
and succinct using strong organization and proper grammar. Use citations
correctly. There will be an automatic 10-point deduction for any presentation
over 12 slides.Total100A quality slideshow will meet or
exceed all of the above requirements.
