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How to adapt your pitch for judges from different industries
A strong business pitch cannot rely on one polished script. Judges from finance, technology, retail, healthcare or social enterprise may assess the same…
Real-Time Networking Made Simple With Your Conference App
Conferences have always been a mix of hallway serendipity and carefully planned introductions. For attendees flying in from across the Asia-Pacific, that mix…
How To Handle Nerves When Presenting To A Large Audience
Speaking to a large audience can make even an experienced professional feel tense. Your heart may race, your voice may tighten, and carefully prepared ideas…
Turning a conference theme into business strategy
A conference theme can be more than a phrase printed on a programme. At the 2019 BYU Management Society Asia Pacific Conference in Mongolia, “Believe &…
Turning Conference Conversations Into Co-Founder Matches
A conference can compress months of networking into a few focused days. At the BYU Management Society Asia Pacific Conference in Mongolia, the combination of…
Build A Conference-Ready Startup Budget
A strong business idea needs more than enthusiasm and a polished pitch. Before travelling to the 2019 BYU Management Society Asia Pacific Conference in…
Build a compelling visual presentation for an international panel
Presenting to an international panel requires more than attractive slides. Your audience may include investors, business leaders, academics and community…
Turning Event Conversations Into Lasting Business Relationships
A conference badge scan or exchanged business card is only the beginning of a commercial relationship. The real value appears after the event, when a promising…
Documenting Your Journey From Competition to Launch
A business plan competition can give an early idea structure, useful feedback and a valuable introduction to potential partners. The real advantage comes…
Building Investor Relationships Without the Hard Sell
A conference can place a founder within arm’s reach of angel investors, venture capital partners and experienced operators. The opportunity is valuable, yet…