One of the most interesting and inspiring programs held at the recent Social Enterprise World Forum in Melbourne was the pitching of ideas to a panel with representatives from business, community and government.
In front of an audience participants had only 6 minutes to tout their wares and give clear and real indications of how the proposed projects could be financially, socially and environmentally viable.
The aim of the pitch was to attract start up funds for a range of fantastic programs. Business plans and research had been done in preparation for the pitch and the really exciting part was that some of the projects were successful and received start up funds.
Our research and learnings to date suggest that creative industries need an injection of resources and money at the set up stage, just like any business venture.
Perhaps pitching could be one approach-What do you think?
