Module 7 - Pitching & Next Steps
In this final module, you will learn how to communicate your business idea with clarity and confidence.
You will prepare a short, persuasive pitch using your completed business plan, and explore how to share your story with potential investors, partners, and supporters.
The module also guides you in planning your next steps after the course, refining your goals, seeking feedback, and moving forward on your entrepreneurial journey.
Module 7 - Pitching & Next Steps - Introduction
This final module helps you present your business with confidence and clarity. You will create two powerful tools, your Elevator Pitch and your Pitch Deck. These will help you share your business naturally in any setting, from quick conversations to formal presentations. It is time to step forward, tell your story, and show why your business matters. https://youtu.be/11wYeeOsf60
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Unit 23 - Elevator Pitch
In this unit, you will learn how to present your business idea clearly and confidently in just a few moments.
You will practise shaping your message to highlight what makes your business unique, memorable, and worth supporting.
A strong elevator pitch will help you capture attention, open doors to new opportunities, and build connections with investors and partners.
You will practise shaping your message to highlight what makes your business unique, memorable, and worth supporting.
A strong elevator pitch will help you capture attention, open doors to new opportunities, and build connections with investors and partners.
Unit 23 - Elevator Pitch - Videos
Unit 23 - Elevator Pitch - Video Resources
7.23.1. Making Your First Impression Count
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7.23.2. Making Your First Impression Count
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Unit 24 - Pitch Deck
In this unit, you will learn how to design a simple and effective pitch deck, a short visual presentation that supports your spoken pitch.
Each slide will help you tell your story, explain your business model, and show the value of your idea to potential investors and partners.
Using the provided template, you will create a presentation that is clear, confident, and visually engaging.
Each slide will help you tell your story, explain your business model, and show the value of your idea to potential investors and partners.
Using the provided template, you will create a presentation that is clear, confident, and visually engaging.
Unit 24 - Pitch Deck - Videos
Unit 24 - Pitch Deck - Video Resources
7.24.1. Turning Your Business Plan into a Pitch Deck
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7.24.2. Building Your Pitch Deck Slide by Slide
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7.24.2. Building Your Pitch Deck Slide by Slide
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Unit 25 - This is just the beginning...
In this final unit, you will look ahead to the next stage of your entrepreneurial journey. Completing the course is an achievement, but it is also the starting point for turning your plans into action.
You will be encouraged to set clear goals, build your networks, and continue learning as your business grows.
The journey of entrepreneurship never truly ends, it evolves, just as you do.
You will be encouraged to set clear goals, build your networks, and continue learning as your business grows.
The journey of entrepreneurship never truly ends, it evolves, just as you do.
Unit 25 - This is just the beginning... - Video
This closing video celebrates your journey and marks the start of your next chapter as an African agripreneur. You have built a practical, values-driven business plan and learned how to create impact in your community. Now it is time to act, to keep learning, adapting, and growing. Your business can feed people, create jobs, and shape a more sustainable future. This is just the beginning. https://youtu.be/0MTKNu7sVTI
Unit 25 - This is just the beginning... - Video Resource
Module 7 - Pitching & Next Steps - Course Resources
Before you go...
We hope you have enjoyed completing the Entrepreneurship in African Agribusiness course and found it useful for developing your business ideas. Before you go, please take just three minutes to complete a short questionnaire. Your feedback will help us understand what worked well and how we can make the course even better for future entrepreneurs across Africa.