It was finally time. After 7 long weeks of preparation and practice, it was time to pitch our Marketing for Good project to Mike Dubin and his team of investors at Dollar Shave Club in Marina Del Rey, CA.
Overall, Dollar Shave Club was amazing. The open floor plan and casual company culture made me feel welcomed instantly. The “hill,” grass-covered bleachers where presentations take place, was a fun switch to a typical conference room.
I’ve always been good at public speaking, yet the fact that we were about to present a completely tangible thought out idea in return for an investment made me a little nervous. We were bound to make some mistake, right?
Wrong. WE NAILED IT. I couldn’t be more proud of my team for the hard work we put in that led us to the results of the pitch.
The actual pitch went by in a blink of an eye. The investors were engaged and curious, and seemed to really love our idea of the Banana Bank. And they did! They ended up gifting us and extra $1,500 for a total of $2,000.
I’m excited to see where this investment takes us, and the difference that the Banana Bank can make. Be sure to check back in December for an update on our final pitch- you won’t regret it.
carlie richman 