Before writing the actual content of my pitch I wanted to take a look at how best to structure one. I found some interesting articles that detailed what the most successful start ups pitches looked like and ones that included some step by step guides on how to make the perfect pitch.
A lot of these articles went super in depth, into territory I don’t think we’d be covering, but it is still nice to cover my bases and have the knowledge required to put my best foot forward.
How to build a great Series A pitch and deck : YC Startup Library | Y Combinator
How to structure your pitch deck to win over investors | Pitch
The Structure of the Perfect Pitch
“A Modular Approach to Higher Education”
Intro
Today I’m going to talk to you about Stack, an idea that came from noticing a gap in how education operates. Higher education hasn’t kept up with how quickly the world is changing. Degrees are still fixed, tied to a single institution, and slow to adapt, with many students resorting to teaching themselves on the side just to keep up.
So I started wondering what would happen if the degree structure itself were different, if it were flexible, modular, and able to evolve as fast as the industries students are preparing for. That line of thinking became the foundation for Stack.
Problem
The problem is that Universities update modules too slowly, every 3–5 years, while industries shift every few months. That’s a huge gap, and it’s one of the reasons about 70% of graduates don’t feel prepared for work. The issue isn’t just outdated content, but it’s the rigid structure that stops students exploring different areas or adjusting their learning when their goals or the industry changes.
Opportunity
Students are already turning to external platforms like Youtube, Google Career Certificates, AWS Academy and Coursera to fill the gaps. And globally, online learning is expected to hit £800bn by 2030. That shows a huge need for flexible, skill led education, something traditional degrees aren’t currently offering.