Armidale student, Braydon Scott, is taking part in a battle of bright ideas called Perfect Pitch, a unique educational challenge inspired by the reality television show Shark Tank.
The Year 12 OneSchool Global (OSG) student has been selected for the global competition, with 100 students working in 20 teams of five to come up with an innovative business idea and develop a professional pitch.
Simon Beaumont, OSG Australia Regional Principal says by encouraging students to think outside the box, Perfect Pitch complements the OSG learning-to-learn framework which empowers students to take control of their education through self-directed study.
“Just like in the TV show Shark Tank, students will have to create a comprehensive business plan that sets out a dollar amount they are seeking in start-up capital in exchange for a percentage of their business,” said Simon.
“We want our students to broaden their horizons and know that they can accomplish anything they put their minds to, and Perfect Pitch is designed to support that. May the best idea win!”
Brayden says Perfect Pitch was an excellent opportunity to put his entrepreneurial skills to the test.
“I feel very privileged to be selected as one of the 100 students taking part. It is a great honour to work alongside fellow students from other countries.”
Students taking part in Perfect Pitch are from across Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Barbados, Canada, France, Germany, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
Each team must develop a business idea or product and create a short promotional video. The top seven teams will progress to the final round, with finalists announced in early February.
Finalists will then put forward their business ideas live via Zoom to a panel of established business leaders who will test out their pitch during a Q&A session.
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