πŸŽ“ Final Quiz

Phase 4: Pitch & Launch

Test your knowledge of storytelling, pitch decks, presentations, and launch strategy!

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1

The most important element of startup storytelling is:

AUsing complex technical jargon
BListing all your product features
CCreating an emotional connection through a relatable narrative
DShowing how much money you'll make
Great storytelling creates emotional connection. People remember stories, not feature lists. A relatable narrative helps audiences understand why your solution matters and why they should care.
2

A typical pitch deck should have approximately how many slides?

A5-7 slides
B10-15 slides
C25-30 slides
D50+ slides
A pitch deck should be 10-15 slides maximum. Each slide should convey one key message. More slides means less focus and higher chance of losing your audience's attention.
3

The "Problem" slide in your pitch deck should:

AMake the audience feel the pain of the problem
BList all possible problems in the market
CSkip quickly to get to your solution
DShow technical diagrams of the problem
The problem slide should make the audience viscerally feel the pain. If they don't understand and empathize with the problem, they won't appreciate your solution. Use specific examples and data.
4

The "10-20-30" rule for presentations suggests:

A10 hours preparation, 20 slides, 30 minutes
B10 team members, 20 customers, 30 investors
C10% equity, 20% growth, 30% market share
D10 slides, 20 minutes, 30-point minimum font
Guy Kawasaki's 10-20-30 rule: 10 slides maximum, 20 minutes to present, 30-point minimum font size. This forces clarity and readability, making your pitch more effective.
5

When handling tough Q&A questions, you should:

ADeflect and change the subject
BGet defensive and argue with the questioner
CAcknowledge the question, answer honestly, and show you've thought about it
DSay you'll follow up later and move on
Tough questions are opportunities to show you've deeply considered challenges. Acknowledge the question, answer honestly (even if the answer is "we're still figuring this out"), and demonstrate thoughtfulness.
6

A "soft launch" strategy means:

ALaunching with inferior product quality
BReleasing to a limited audience before a big public launch
CLaunching without any marketing
DOnly launching on mobile devices
A soft launch releases your product to a small, controlled audience first. This lets you find and fix bugs, gather feedback, and refine your approach before a larger public launch.
7

Which slide typically comes RIGHT AFTER the "Problem" slide?

ASolution
BTeam
CFinancials
DCompetition
After establishing the problem, you immediately present your solution. This creates a satisfying narrative arcβ€”you've shown the pain, now show the relief. The contrast makes your solution more compelling.
8

Your "Ask" slide should:

ABe vague about what you need
BAsk for the maximum possible amount
COnly mention money, nothing else
DBe specific about what you need and what you'll do with it
Your ask should be specific and justified. State exactly what you need (funding amount, partnerships, introductions) and explain how you'll use it to reach specific milestones.
9

Pre-launch email lists are valuable because:

AThey impress investors with big numbers
BEmail is the only way to reach customers
CThey give you a guaranteed audience for launch day
DYou can sell the list to other companies
A pre-launch email list means you have people eagerly waiting for your product. On launch day, you can drive immediate traffic and users, creating momentum and social proof.
10

The best way to practice your pitch is:

ARead from your slides word-for-word
BPractice out loud multiple times, ideally to real people who give feedback
CMemorize a script and never deviate from it
DWing it to seem more natural
Practice out loud, repeatedly, and get feedback from others. This builds confidence, helps you refine your message, and prepares you for questions. Practicing to real people reveals what resonates and what confuses.
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Genesis Complete!

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