SayPro Pitching Sessions: Collect Live Audience Feedback or Votes (If Applicable).

Event Name: SayPro Monthly Business Model Pitching
Event Dates: January 21st to January 30th, 2025
Event Format: Live Streamed Pitching Sessions
Platform: SayPro Website and Virtual Event Platform
Audience Participation: Live feedback, voting, and engagement
Timing: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Local Time) on Event Days

1. Overview of Collecting Live Audience Feedback and Votes

The SayPro Monthly Business Model Pitching event provides a unique opportunity for the audience to actively participate in the competition. The live feedback and audience voting process will be integrated into each pitch session, allowing viewers to have a direct impact on the event and feel more connected to the entrepreneurial process. This real-time interaction will not only provide valuable insights to participants but also engage the broader SayPro community in the evaluation of new business ideas.

Audience members, including SayPro employees, investors, and external viewers, will be able to express their opinions on the business models they see during the live stream. This feedback will be collected through live polls, voting mechanisms, and real-time comment sections on the SayPro website.

2. Technical Setup for Audience Feedback Collection

A. Voting and Feedback Mechanism Integration

To facilitate live audience feedback and votes, the SayPro website will be equipped with the following tools:

• Live Polling Feature: The platform will include integrated polling widgets where the audience can vote on specific aspects of the business models during or immediately after each pitch. These polls can focus on areas such as:
  • Innovation: How creative or original is the business model?
  • Feasibility: Does the business model seem practical and achievable?
  • Market Potential: What is the likelihood that this model will succeed in the market?
  • Investor Appeal: Would you invest in this business?
• Real-Time Voting System: Viewers will have the opportunity to cast their votes for their favorite pitches. This voting system will be anonymous but trackable to ensure every participant has a fair chance to be voted for by the audience.
  • Voting Period: Votes will be open for a set time frame during or immediately after each pitch presentation, ensuring that audience engagement happens in real-time.
  • Multiple Voting Channels: Voting can be done via the website’s interface or through a dedicated mobile app if available.
• Audience Feedback Section: In addition to voting, the audience will be able to submit comments and questions via a live chat feature. This section will allow them to provide immediate feedback on the presentation and ask questions, which may be addressed during the post-pitch Q&A.

B. Privacy and Integrity of the Voting Process

• Anonymous Voting: To ensure that all votes are fair and unbiased, the voting system will allow for anonymous participation.
• Security: The system will be designed to prevent multiple votes from the same user to maintain the integrity of the feedback.
• Real-Time Results: Voting results will be collected and displayed in real-time but only made visible at the end of the pitch or after the session concludes.

3. Audience Feedback Collection Process

A. Pre-Pitch Interaction

• Introduction to Voting and Feedback: Before each pitch, the audience will be provided with clear instructions on how to participate in the voting and feedback process. This may include a brief video or message from the host explaining how to use the voting system and what aspects of the pitch they should consider when casting their votes.

B. During the Pitch

• Real-Time Polls: As each participant presents their business model, the audience will be prompted to engage with polls related to the pitch. These polls could be designed to capture audience sentiment and quick opinions about the business model’s viability, innovation, and market potential.
  • Example Poll Question: “Do you think this business model could disrupt the market? (Yes/No)”
  • Follow-up Poll: “Would you invest in this business? (Yes/No)”

C. Post-Pitch Interaction

• Audience Votes: After each pitch, viewers will be encouraged to cast their votes for the Audience Choice Award. This voting will remain open for a short period (e.g., 5 minutes) after the pitch ends.
• Audience Feedback: In addition to voting, the audience will have the option to leave detailed feedback comments in a designated chat or comment section. These comments can be positive, constructive, or include questions for the participants to answer during the Q&A session.

D. Live Q&A and Audience Questions

• Questions from Audience: After the pitch, the judges will ask follow-up questions based on the presentation. However, the audience will also have the opportunity to submit questions via chat during the pitch. A selection of these questions will be answered during the live Q&A segment.
  • Audience members will be informed that their questions are being collected in real-time and may be chosen to be asked during the Q&A.

4. Example Timeline for Audience Feedback Collection During a Pitch Session

5. Post-Event Analysis and Reporting

A. Compile Feedback and Voting Results

After the completion of all pitching sessions, the SayPro Competitions Office will gather all voting data and feedback for analysis. This data will provide valuable insights for the event organizers and future participants.

• Voting Results: The results from the live audience votes will be compiled to determine the Audience Choice Award winners.
• Audience Feedback Summary: A summary of the feedback submitted by the audience during the event will be provided to the participants to help them improve their business models and presentations.

B. Share Results

• Announcement of Awards: The Audience Choice Award and other participant recognitions will be announced during the closing session of the event.
• Post-Event Survey: Participants and audience members will be encouraged to complete a post-event survey. This survey will gather general feedback on the streaming experience, audience interaction, and how the feedback process impacted the event.

6. Conclusion

The integration of live audience feedback and voting mechanisms in the SayPro Monthly Business Model Pitching event will not only create a more interactive and engaging experience for viewers but will also provide participants with immediate, valuable insights from their audience. By leveraging real-time interaction, SayPro can foster a deeper connection between entrepreneurs, the audience, and potential investors, creating a dynamic and collaborative environment for the competition. This process will enhance the quality of feedback and make the event more inclusive, ensuring that the SayPro community plays an active role in shaping the future of business innovation.