So, if we don’t teach students to pitch, what should we teach them?
I’ve said before the we shouldn’t spend time teaching students to pitch. Pitching is a high-stakes game at best and an exercise in futility for most. But we should teach students to present.
Isn’t pitching the same as presenting?
No. Pitching is a specialized form of presenting – with the intention of winning investment. Very few students need to pitch. Every human needs the essential skill of presenting – and presenting in different circumstances to a variety of audiences.
What are the other essential skills we should teach entrepreneurs?