[font=arial][size=small]Yahoo Finance has launched a new vertical video series, ‘The Elevator Pitch,’ to help promote the new ideas, services or products of passionate innovators from around the world. [/size][/font]
[font=arial][size=small]We’re asking for people to send a 45-second video pitch. It can be shot with a video camera or simply an iPhone or other smartphone device. [/size][/font]
[font=arial][size=small]The idea is similar to that of the TV show, ‘Shark Tank.’ Think of your pitch this way: You step into an elevator with a top CEO or investor who says, “Let’s hear it! You’ve got 45 seconds to make a clear, attention-grabbing, unforgettable pitch before I reach my helipad.” [/size][/font]
[font=arial][size=small]We’ll promote them across all of our media platforms—that’s millions of potential investors.[/size][/font]
[font=arial]Email your Elevator Pitch video to [size=small]epitch@oath.com[/size][/font][size=1em] or [/size][size=small]robert.demetrious@oath.com[/size][size=1em]. [/size]
[font=arial]Along with the video submission, please include as much of the following criteria as possible, in writing: [/font]
[font=arial][size=small]– Title of pitch [/size][/font]
[font=arial][size=small]– Details about pitch [/size][/font]
[font=arial][size=small]– Fundraising goal [/size][/font]
[font=arial][size=small]– How will funds will be used [/size][/font]
[font=arial][size=small]– Deadline for fundraising goal [/size][/font]
[font=arial][size=small]– Backers currently in support [/size][/font]
[font=arial][size=small]– Estimated date of roll-out or delivery [/size][/font]
[font=arial][size=small]– Follow-up contact information. [/size][/font]
[font=arial][size=1em]Be sure to make a note that you are a fellow Niner![/size][/font]