1. Welcome to AIMed19’s Shark Tank Competition
Please use this slide deck as a framework for your pitch.
You can amend and edit the style of your slide deck with your own branding.
There are 11 slides, each detailing specific questions you need to answer.
You can use the ‘notes’ function of PowerPoint for additional information.
These slides will provide us with an outline of your company and why it is unique.
We will use these slides to shortlist candidates who will be invited to pitch in front of our audience and Sharks at our upcoming AIMed19 conference which takes place December 2019 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Laguna Niguel, California.
Please submit your completed slide deck via to:
All shortlisted candidates will be notified via shortly after the closing date: 28 November 2019

2. Company Purpose Provide company name.
State your vision, mission, aim and objectives.

3. Problem / Opportunity What is the specific problem you are solving?
Why is this a problem and who has this problem?
How big / serious of a problem is it?

4. Solution
Tell us about your solution. What is unique about it and how does it bring value to your customers?
Describe your use of AI in your solution ( patents / IP ?)

5. Why Now / Competition Competition Why now?
What differentiates your solution from other alternatives? Who are your competitors?
Why now?
Tell us why this hasn’t been done before? How big is this specific market and what is your unfair advantage?

6. Market Size
Tell us about the market opportunity. Why is now the right time for this product and how do you position yourself in the market?
What is your secret sauce – How are you going to become better than your competitors?

7. Business Model
How do you make money? Describe how money flows from your customer to your business
Is revenue periodic or recurring? Describe what your business charges (per sale, subscription, user, customer, month).

8. Customer Use Cases Customer Acquisition / Unit Economics / Go-To-Market
Who is your customer persona? And how are you currently getting users / customers?
How much does your solution/product cost (COGs)? 
What is the sales cycle to-date? 

9. Your Core Team and Advisors
Who are your founders? What does the cap table look like? (equity distribution across founders).
Why is your team uniquely motivated to solve this problem? 
Do you have advisors? If yes, who are they?

10. Financial Projections, Use of Funds, Ask
How much have you raised to date and at what terms?
How much are you looking to raise? 
What is your top priority for the next 3-6 months? 

11. Traction, Accomplishments, Timeline
When did you start the company? How many customers do you have to-date?
Are you profitable? What are your margins?  
What does retention or churn look like? Any upsells? 

12. Contact
Provide your contact details: address, , telephone number.
Add your company’s social media details here.