MIXMoneyTree Idea Xchange

MIX

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What is MIX?

MIX (MoneyTree Idea eXchange) is a platform for Youths to Showcase their Abilities and Talents in Pitching their

Business Ideas to Investors and Potential Employers

Why MIX?• Opportunity for the Youths to Express and

Showcase their Talents

• Allows Youths to understand the Elements required for a Successful Pitch to Investors, and how to generate ideas which are commercially viable

• Build a Community of Youths who are not only Confident, but Dynamic and Outspoken by offering

them a chance to obtain PRACTICAL, HANDS-ON experience to allow them to Stand Out and Succeed

in the future

• Talent Tapping platform for Organizations to identify TOP Talent within Universities / Colleges

How do Students get to participate in MIX?

1. Register with MoneyTree (Registration procedures on registration form)

2. Have gone through a 1 hour Pitching Training conducted by MoneyTree

3. Prepare a 210-second (3 and a Half Minute) Elevator Pitch for your Business Idea

4. Present the Elevator Pitch to a Panel of Judges

5. 5 - Minute Q & A session by Judges where judges would scrutinize the idea

6. Best Elevator Pitch Wins Prize Money AND a chance to join the YES Platform to start a FULL Fledged Business

(MIX happens once a month)

Who Will Be Involved in MIX?• CEOs of Multinational Corporations

• Representatives from Grant Providing Agencies

• Captains of Industry

• Industry Experts

• Successful Entrepreneurs

• Employers

• Investors

What Would Students Gain ?• Confidence Building

• Presentation Skills

• Communication Skills

• Persuasion Skills

• Selling Skills

• A Chance to Start a FULL Fledged Business on the YES Platform

• A Chance to be identified by participating Organizations who are keen on tapping young, high

potential talents within Universities / Colleges

Profile of Target Audience

• University / College Undergraduates

(17 – 24 years old)

- Undergraduates who want to get a chance to showcase their talents & business ideas, AND Ultimately, get an opportunity to start a REAL

Full-Fledged business

- Undergraduates who view MIX as a platform for them to gain exposure, expand their networks,

gain experience and obtain the skill sets required to be market-ready graduates

Profile of Target Audience

• Investors – Who are interested in investing in new ideas / ventures (either in cash or in kind) by young

aspiring entrepreneurs

• Organizations / Corporations – As a Talent Tapping platform for them to tap young, market-ready undergraduates who possess the skills sets

required to assist them in bringing their organizations to greater heights

Criteria for Participation in MIXTo participate in MIX, one must either:

• Be a Maybank MoneyTree YES Challenge participant, OR

• Be a MoneyTree Entrepreneur Program graduate, OR

• Have gone through a 1-hour MoneyTree “Pitching” training session (conducted once every month) –

Undergraduates would have to register with MoneyTree for this

ANDHave paid the Registration Fees for MIX

MIX Selection ProcessOnly Teams that have passed the MIX Selection Process would

be eligible to Pitch in front of the Judges. To be eligible, the team’s pitch must:

• Adhere to the strict Pitching Rules, i.e. No Politics, Religion, Foul Language, Obscenities or raising sensitive issues

• Address Key points of a Business Pitch, i.e. Product / Service, Commercial Viability, Market Needs, Revenue Model,

Management Team, Competitive Advantage, Barriers to Entry, Competitors and Scalability

• Be approved by the MoneyTree Panelists

(A Maximum of 8 teams would be allowed to Pitch at any one session)

MIX Details

• Venue: Level 1, PJ Live Arts Studio

@ Jaya One, Section 13, PJ

• Time: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

• Frequency: Once a Month

• Dress Code: Formal Business Wear

MIX Participation FeesParticipation Fees for MIX as follows:

• YES Challenge & MoneyTree Entrepreneur Program Participants:

- Audience : RM 10 per pax

- Pitching Team: RM 25 per team (consists of 3 – 4 members)

• Others (students):

- Audience : RM 15 per pax

- Pitching Team: RM 35 per team (consists of 3 – 4 members)

• Invited Guests, Representatives of Corporations & Sponsors:

- No Charge

(Registration Fees include refreshments)

Join us at !To Find out more about Sponsorship

Opportunities, kindly contact UV Wong at: • uvwong@moneytree.my

To Register for MIX, kindly write to / call:• MIX@moneytree.my

• 03 7954 4514