01/06/2026
We recently collaborated in a way we never have before❕ The international nonprofit Youth Venture asked Korion to support a workshop for their high school students on giving a "persuasive, professional, and memorable" business pitch. We proposed that Youth Venture's students conduct a critical analysis of our $1M Hult Prize-winning pitch ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORa3tayN6WQ ), including what storytelling elements made it stand out for the judges. Goodness knows Anna and Akshaya worked nonstop for six weeks to make every second of speech count. 🗣️
So, shoutout to Maxine L., Tajbir R., Steph C., Hannah L., and Lilly O. – thank you for taking the time to share your critiques with us! Here were some of the students' responses:
📌 What went well in Anna and Akshaya’s pitch? "I really enjoyed the way that Anna ended the pitch using a cliffhanger-like conclusion. Ending a presentation with true impact statistics is really powerful and compelling because it shows viewers and judges how change can be made right here, right now if they were to invest in Korion Health."
📈 Why do you think Korion Health won this pitch competition amongst over 9,000 competitors? "They won because their arguments were backed with clear evidence and delivered in a confident tone that kept the audience engaged. Their idea was also unique and seemed like it could generate a lot of revenue."
📌 Is there anything you would do differently if given the chance to present Anna and Akshaya’s pitch? "I would add more data and real world evidence to reinforce the narrative and strengthen credibility."
📈 How will you incorporate what you learned into your potential pitch for Youth Venture? "I will use more storytelling, just like Korion Health did, to clearly show the problem’s emotional, real world impact, and evoke ethos."
📌 What company do you wish to potentially create or be a part of in the future? "I'd like to be part of a company that provides children and families with quality learning resources in literature, the arts, and science."
Anna prepared this video to encourage the members of Youth Venture and all the other student entrepreneurs out there to pursue their business dreams. You can learn more about Youth Venture at https://youthventures.vercel.app
Lastly, thanks to their co-founder Chantal for reaching out and brainstorming ideas with us. Cheers! 💫
