Radiate Confidence

Your body language speaks volumes during a pitch. Maintain an open stance, upright posture, uncrossed arms, and steady eye contact. Engage with questions thoughtfully and respond in a manner that resonates with your audience. It's okay not to have all the answers; a simple “I don't know, but I'll find out” reflects authenticity and willingness to learn.

Infuse your pitch with passion—it's infectious. Demonstrate profound knowledge and enthusiasm about your venture, which will, in turn, ignite interest among your listeners.

Embrace Brevity

Aim for clarity and conciseness without rushing through your pitch. Your narrative should encapsulate crucial personal and professional information, portraying a clear picture of who you are and your ambitions. An intriguing fact or statement at the onset could pique interest, compelling listeners to delve deeper.

Avoid industry jargon unless your audience is well-versed in it. Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

Practice your delivery

Once you've put the pitch together don't forget to practice it as much as you can. Time yourself doing it to ensure it's not too long, work on your body language by practising in front of a mirror and work on your tone by recording yourself practising and listening back. Once you feel like you're on to something good try it out on your friends or colleagues and ask for constructive feedback. There may be some passages, which you may not have noticed that still need some work.

In Summary

An elevator pitch for networking is a short presentation of an idea, a project, or yourself. It is therefore paramount that you are confident and concise while you are delivering it. Practicing your delivery is what will help you achieve both, and also have fun while networking.

Bonus: Here is one of the most popular Linkedin videos on how to deliver an authentic elevator pitch

We think it's definitely worth a watch!