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    - Highlight key team members and their relevant experience
    - Emphasize why your team is uniquely qualified to solve this problem

    ### 7. Live demo (30-60 seconds)
    ### 7. Live demo (60-120 seconds)
    - Give a short and polished live demo
    - Consider recording your live demo, editing it with a video editor like QuickTime or Camtasia, and just playing the edited / shortened video

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    Here are some high quality demo day pitches for reference

    [Orange DAO demos](https://www.launchcaster.xyz/communities/orange-dao-s24/demo) (highly recommended to check out as these are also crypto builders)

    [Lattice YC Demo Day Pitch (W16) ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92Ngj-jeC0g)

    [Ottimate](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGjiSQc511A)
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    - Explain why now is the right time for your solution
    - Briefly touch on your go-to-market strategy

    ### 5. Tech stack (20-30 seconds)
    ### 5. Tech stack (20-30 seconds, for hacakthons)
    - Overview of tech stack
    - Why MegaETH/Eigen are necessary infrastructure for your project
    - Why MegaETH/Eigen (or your choice of tech stack) are necessary infrastructure for your project

    ### 6. Team and Expertise (15-20 seconds)
    - Highlight key team members and their relevant experience
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    [Here](https://www.youtube.com/@startup_pitches/videos) are a bunch of example pitches

    ## Intro
    - You have very limited time (usually 2-3 minutes) to make a lasting impression
    - You have very limited time (usually 2-5 minutes) to make a lasting impression
    - Your goal is to convince judges / investors that your product and company are worth their time and money

    ## Key components of a great demo
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    - Highlight what makes it unique and innovative
    - Focus on the core value proposition and / or use case

    ### 3. Market opportunity (20-30 seconds)
    ### 3. Demonstrate Traction (30-40 seconds)

    This is obviously not applicable to most hackathon participants, but is valuable for fundraising.

    - Share key metrics like users, revenue, and growth rate
    - Mention notable customers or partnerships
    - Highlight significant milestones or achievements

    ### 4. Market opportunity (20-30 seconds)
    - Define your target market and its size
    - Explain why now is the right time for your solution
    - Briefly touch on your go-to-market strategy

    ### 4. Tech stack (20-30 seconds)
    ### 5. Tech stack (20-30 seconds)
    - Overview of tech stack
    - Why MegaETH/Eigen are necessary infrastructure for your project

    ### 5. Team and Expertise (15-20 seconds)
    ### 6. Team and Expertise (15-20 seconds)
    - Highlight key team members and their relevant experience
    - Emphasize why your team is uniquely qualified to solve this problem

    ### 6. Live demo (30-60 seconds)
    ### 7. Live demo (30-60 seconds)
    - Give a short and polished live demo
    - Consider recording your live demo, editing it with a video editor like QuickTime or Camtasia, and just playing the edited / shortened video

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    # How to Give THE Killer Demo Day Presentation
    # How to Give THE Killer Pitch or Hackathon Demo

    ## Examples

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    Here are some high quality demo day pitches for reference

    [Orange DAO demos](https://www.launchcaster.xyz/communities/orange-dao-s24/demo)
    [Orange DAO demos](https://www.launchcaster.xyz/communities/orange-dao-s24/demo) (highly recommended to check out as these are also crypto builders)

    [Lattice YC Demo Day Pitch (W16) ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92Ngj-jeC0g)

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    - This will come more naturally the more you practice

    6. End strong
    - Conclude with a powerful call-to-action
    - Leave the audience excited about your potential
    - End with a powerful call-to-action
    - Leave them excited about your potential / future (this is key)

    ## Common pitfalls

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    - Have backup slides for detailed information if needed

    5. Speak with passion and confidence
    - Your enthusiasm should be genuine and infectious
    - Be enthusiastic
    - Maintain good eye contact and positive body language
    - This will come more naturally the more you practice

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    ## Examples

    Here are a couple of high quality demo day pitches for reference
    Here are some high quality demo day pitches for reference

    [Orange DAO demos](https://www.launchcaster.xyz/communities/orange-dao-s24/demo)

    [Lattice YC Demo Day Pitch (W16) ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92Ngj-jeC0g)

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    ## Intro
    - You have very limited time (usually 2-3 minutes) to make a lasting impression
    - Your goal is to convince investors that your product and company are worth their time and money
    - Your goal is to convince judges / investors that your product and company are worth their time and money

    ## Key components of a great demo

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    - Highlight what makes it unique and innovative
    - Focus on the core value proposition and / or use case

    ### 3. (THIS MIGHT BE TOO EARLY FOR MOST HERE) Demonstrate traction (30-40 seconds)
    - Share key metrics like market share, users, revenue, growth rate, etc..
    - Mention notable customers or partnerships
    - Highlight any significant milestones or achievements

    ### 4. Market opportunity (20-30 seconds)
    ### 3. Market opportunity (20-30 seconds)
    - Define your target market and its size
    - Explain why now is the right time for your solution
    - Briefly touch on your go-to-market strategy

    ### 4. Tech stack (20-30 seconds)
    - Overview of tech stack
    - Why MegaETH/Eigen are necessary infrastructure for your project

    ### 5. Team and Expertise (15-20 seconds)
    - Highlight key team members and their relevant experience
    - Emphasize why your team is uniquely qualified to solve this problem

    ### 6. Live demo (30-60 seconds)
    - Give a short and polished live demo
    - Consider recording your live demo, editing it with a video editor like QuickTime or Camtasia, and just playing the edited / shortened video
    - Consider recording your live demo, editing it with a video editor like QuickTime or Camtasia, and just playing the edited / shortened video

    ## Best practices for delivery

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    ## Examples

    Here are a couple of high quality demo day demos for reference
    Here are a couple of high quality demo day pitches for reference

    [Lattice YC Demo Day Pitch (W16) ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92Ngj-jeC0g)

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    # How to Give THE Killer Demo Day Presentation

    ## Examples

    Here are a couple of high quality demo day demos for reference

    [Lattice YC Demo Day Pitch (W16) ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92Ngj-jeC0g)

    [Ottimate](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGjiSQc511A)

    [Here](https://www.youtube.com/@startup_pitches/videos) are a bunch of example pitches

    ## Intro
    - You have very limited time (usually 2-3 minutes) to make a lasting impression
    - Your goal is to convince investors that your product and company are worth their time and money
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    # How to Give a Killer Demo Day Presentation
    # How to Give THE Killer Demo Day Presentation

    ## Introduction
    - You have limited time (usually 2-3 minutes) to make a lasting impression
    - Your goal: Convince investors that your product and company are worth their time and money
    ## Intro
    - You have very limited time (usually 2-3 minutes) to make a lasting impression
    - Your goal is to convince investors that your product and company are worth their time and money

    ## Key Components of a Great Demo
    ## Key components of a great demo

    ### 1. Hook Your Audience (15-20 seconds)
    ### 1. Hook them (15-20 seconds)
    - Start with a powerful statement or question that grabs attention
    - Clearly state the problem you're solving
    - Use a relatable example or startling statistic
    - Use a relatable example or startling statistic (the more hard hitting and succinct the analogy, the better)

    ### 2. Explain Your Solution (30-40 seconds)
    ### 2. Explain your solution (30-40 seconds)
    - Briefly describe your product/service
    - Highlight what makes it unique and innovative
    - Focus on the core value proposition
    - Focus on the core value proposition and / or use case

    ### 3. Demonstrate Traction (30-40 seconds)
    - Share key metrics: users, revenue, growth rate
    ### 3. (THIS MIGHT BE TOO EARLY FOR MOST HERE) Demonstrate traction (30-40 seconds)
    - Share key metrics like market share, users, revenue, growth rate, etc..
    - Mention notable customers or partnerships
    - Highlight any significant milestones or achievements

    ### 4. Market Opportunity (20-30 seconds)
    ### 4. Market opportunity (20-30 seconds)
    - Define your target market and its size
    - Explain why now is the right time for your solution
    - Briefly touch on your go-to-market strategy
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    - Highlight key team members and their relevant experience
    - Emphasize why your team is uniquely qualified to solve this problem

    ### 6. The Ask and Vision (15-20 seconds)
    - Clearly state what you're looking for (investment amount, partnerships, etc.)
    - Share your vision for the future and potential impact
    ### 6. Live demo (30-60 seconds)
    - Give a short and polished live demo
    - Consider recording your live demo, editing it with a video editor like QuickTime or Camtasia, and just playing the edited / shortened video

    ## Best Practices for Delivery
    ## Best practices for delivery

    1. Practice, Practice, Practice
    1. Practice and repetition
    - Rehearse your pitch until it feels natural
    - Time yourself to ensure you stay within the limit

    2. Tell a Compelling Story
    - Use narrative techniques to make your pitch memorable
    2. Tell a compelling story
    - Use narrative techniques and analogies to make your pitch memorable
    - Connect emotionally with your audience

    3. Keep Visuals Simple and Impactful
    3. Keep visuals simple and impactful
    - Use high-quality, easy-to-read slides
    - Limit text; focus on key points and visuals
    - Limit text. Focus on key points and visuals (i.e. minimal long sentences, no paragraphs)

    4. Anticipate Questions
    - Prepare for common investor queries
    4. Anticipate questions
    - Prepare for common questions
    - Have backup slides for detailed information if needed

    5. Show, Don't Just Tell
    - If possible, include a brief product demo
    - Use concrete examples to illustrate your points

    6. Speak with Passion and Confidence

    5. Speak with passion and confidence
    - Your enthusiasm should be genuine and infectious
    - Maintain good eye contact and positive body language
    - This will come more naturally the more you practice

    7. End Strong
    6. End strong
    - Conclude with a powerful call-to-action
    - Leave the audience excited about your potential

    ## Common Pitfalls to Avoid
    ## Common pitfalls

    - Trying to cover too much information
    - Using technical jargon or complex explanations
    - Focusing too much on features instead of benefits
    - Neglecting to practice and refine your delivery
    - Failing to clearly articulate your unique value proposition

    Remember: Your demo day presentation is just the beginning. The goal is to generate enough interest for follow-up meetings where you can dive deeper into your business.
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    # How to Give a Killer Demo Day Presentation

    ## Introduction
    - You have limited time (usually 2-3 minutes) to make a lasting impression
    - Your goal: Convince investors that your product and company are worth their time and money

    ## Key Components of a Great Demo

    ### 1. Hook Your Audience (15-20 seconds)
    - Start with a powerful statement or question that grabs attention
    - Clearly state the problem you're solving
    - Use a relatable example or startling statistic

    ### 2. Explain Your Solution (30-40 seconds)
    - Briefly describe your product/service
    - Highlight what makes it unique and innovative
    - Focus on the core value proposition

    ### 3. Demonstrate Traction (30-40 seconds)
    - Share key metrics: users, revenue, growth rate
    - Mention notable customers or partnerships
    - Highlight any significant milestones or achievements

    ### 4. Market Opportunity (20-30 seconds)
    - Define your target market and its size
    - Explain why now is the right time for your solution
    - Briefly touch on your go-to-market strategy

    ### 5. Team and Expertise (15-20 seconds)
    - Highlight key team members and their relevant experience
    - Emphasize why your team is uniquely qualified to solve this problem

    ### 6. The Ask and Vision (15-20 seconds)
    - Clearly state what you're looking for (investment amount, partnerships, etc.)
    - Share your vision for the future and potential impact

    ## Best Practices for Delivery

    1. Practice, Practice, Practice
    - Rehearse your pitch until it feels natural
    - Time yourself to ensure you stay within the limit

    2. Tell a Compelling Story
    - Use narrative techniques to make your pitch memorable
    - Connect emotionally with your audience

    3. Keep Visuals Simple and Impactful
    - Use high-quality, easy-to-read slides
    - Limit text; focus on key points and visuals

    4. Anticipate Questions
    - Prepare for common investor queries
    - Have backup slides for detailed information if needed

    5. Show, Don't Just Tell
    - If possible, include a brief product demo
    - Use concrete examples to illustrate your points

    6. Speak with Passion and Confidence
    - Your enthusiasm should be genuine and infectious
    - Maintain good eye contact and positive body language

    7. End Strong
    - Conclude with a powerful call-to-action
    - Leave the audience excited about your potential

    ## Common Pitfalls to Avoid

    - Trying to cover too much information
    - Using technical jargon or complex explanations
    - Focusing too much on features instead of benefits
    - Neglecting to practice and refine your delivery
    - Failing to clearly articulate your unique value proposition

    Remember: Your demo day presentation is just the beginning. The goal is to generate enough interest for follow-up meetings where you can dive deeper into your business.