Week 18 - Final Pitching

Pitching our startup idea was a intimidating task, especially for an introvert like me who isn't fond of socializing and has a fear of public speaking. Despite the challenges, I embraced the opportunity and pushed myself to prepare. However, on the day of the pitch, my nervousness overwhelmed me. Fortunately, our team was the 9th presenter, allowing me some additional time to prepare. Witnessing the previous teams deliver their pitches flawlessly only heightened my anxiety, making me doubt my own abilities. But as our turn approached, I gathered my confidence and put my trust in myself and a higher power. Although I stumbled a few times during the presentation, it was a humbling and embarrassing experience. 

As the panelists provided feedback and raised questions, it became apparent that our startup idea had some obstacles to overcome. We knew continuing the journey wouldn't be easy. With that, our pitch deck came to an end. 

Despite feeling some resentment towards my group mates for placing the responsibility of pitching solely on me, I chose to let it go and view it as a valuable learning experience. They kindly offered to treat me to a meal as a gesture of compensation. 

Conclusion

Pitching our startup was a transformative journey, challenging me to step out of my comfort zone. Although I faced nerves and stumbling moments, I learned valuable lessons along the way. This experience highlighted the importance of preparation, perseverance, and teamwork. It also taught me the significance of embracing challenges as opportunities for personal and professional growth. Technopreneurship has shown me that recognizing people's problems can lead to unique opportunities, and it is our ability to harness and leverage those opportunities that determines our success.