How Students Can Pitch Their Startup Idea Like a Pro

EIC MBM

Published on September 24, 2025

A visual representation of a startup pitch

Day 3 of Nava-aarambh: The Founder’s Journey is inspired by Goddess Chandraghanta, who represents courage and clarity.

In entrepreneurship, pitching is all about those two qualities. A good pitch doesn’t mean fancy slides — it means being brave enough to share your vision and clear enough that anyone can understand it.

Let’s make pitching simple and practical for students, with real campus examples.

Step 1: Start with the Problem (Make it Relatable)

Before talking about your idea, show the problem clearly. If people don’t feel the problem, they won’t care about your solution.

- Example: Instead of saying “We built a new hostel food delivery app”, say:
“Every night, 200+ students struggle to get food after mess hours. We want to fix that.”

Suddenly, everyone is paying attention.

Step 2: Show Your Simple Solution

Once the problem is clear, explain your idea in one or two simple sentences.

- Example: “We created a WhatsApp group where hostel students can order snacks, and we deliver in under 20 minutes.”

Clear. Simple. Easy to understand.

Step 3: Share Why It’s Working

Investors, mentors, and even friends want to know if your idea has potential. Share small proof points.

How many students have used it?
Did anyone pay for it?
Are people coming back?

- Example: “In the first week, 50 hostel students placed repeat orders, and we earned ₹2,000 just through snacks.”

That shows your idea is real.

Step 4: Show the Bigger Vision

A pitch is not just about now, but where you’re going. Keep it simple but exciting.

- Example: “Right now, we’re starting with hostel snacks. Next, we want to expand to breakfast delivery and stationery supplies.”

It shows you’re thinking ahead.

Step 5: Deliver with Courage & Clarity

Even the best pitch fails if delivered nervously or confusingly. Speak with confidence, use simple words, and practice.

Quick tips:

Imagine you’re explaining to a friend.
Avoid jargon.
Practice 2–3 times before presenting.

- Example: If you say confidently: “We help students save time and get food easily — anytime they need it”, it makes a stronger impact than stumbling through slides.

Quick 1-Minute Pitch Formula

If you’re a student founder, here’s a simple formula to remember:

Problem: What’s the pain?
Solution: How are you fixing it?
Proof: Why should we believe you?
Vision: Where are you headed?

Keep it short, clear, and bold.

Final Thoughts

Pitching is not about sounding like a corporate CEO. It’s about sharing your idea with courage and clarity so that others believe in it.

So next time you’re in front of a class, an event jury, or even your friends — pitch like a professional: simple, confident, and focused on the problem you’re solving.