For your final case project, you are required to prepare a ‘pitch deck’ to support the launch of a new product or service that addresses a current problem or issue but also has direct connection to the health care industry.

For your final case project, you are required to prepare a ‘pitch deck’ to support the launch of a new product or service that addresses a current problem or issue but also has direct connection to the health care industry. The overarching intent of this presentation is to obtain funding from a commercial or private financier. Thus, the final product should be professional, clear, appropriately structured, logical, and concise.

Prepare your response in PowerPoint format, suitable for presentation to a senior level executive. Note: All Excel work should be imported into the presentation in table format (in the body of the document) or enclosed as an Appendix within the same document. MINIMUM 5 REFERENCES. APA FORMAT

The pitch deck should include (one slide each at a minimum) each of the following elements: THE PROJECT PROPOSAL IS ATTACHED. PLEASE MAKE ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO SATISFY EACH REQUIREMENT OF THE ASSIGNMENT.

Cover Slide

Capture the audience’s attention

Problem being solved

What is the exact problem you are addressing, in simple words

Quantified, how big is this problem? Is it local or global?

Data backed with reliable sources or extensive research

Product or service concept

Key value proposition. What will make users come to you and stay?

In 1 line: what is it, who would uses it, why is it better?

Demo how it works visually: screen shots of user experience / dashboard / video demo 1 min max

User perspective: put the audience in a user’s shoe

Target market

Addressable market size (in USD)

Size of the pie – what market share are you targeting and when?

B2B and/or B2C distinction when applicable

Competition

Top main competitors you aim to grab market share from (direct and indirect)

Know all your competitors and all about them

What is your key differentiation?

Business model & pro-forma financials

What is / are your revenue stream(s)?

What is your cost structure?

Include a five-year proforma and highlight key elements that have significant impact on overall financial viability

Financing requirement

How much funding do you need?

To spend on what (by %)?

Timeline of development and launch

Short, mid and long term milestones from day 1

What happens after you receiving the funding?

Resources for the Final Project Assignment:

For guidance on how to construct a professional presentation, please see the link below.

https://www.wiley.com/network/researchers/promoting-your-article/6-tips-for-giving-a-fabulous-academic-presentation

Several example pitch deck presentations are available at the following links. Note: There is significant variation in these presentations. They are offered for inspiration and insight. Your project formatting requirements are as noted above.