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Meaning of "elevator pitch" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ELEVATOR PITCH

From the idea that the pitch should be so short that it could be delivered during an elevator ride.
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PRONUNCIATION OF ELEVATOR PITCH

elevator pitch play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ELEVATOR PITCH

noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Elevator pitch is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ELEVATOR PITCH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Elevator pitch

An elevator pitch, elevator speech, or elevator statement is a short summary used to quickly and simply define a person, profession, product, service, organization or event and its value proposition. The name "elevator pitch" reflects the idea that it should be possible to deliver the summary in the time span of an elevator ride, or approximately thirty seconds to two minutes and is widely credited to Ilene Rosenzweig and Michael Caruso for its origin. The term itself comes from a scenario of an accidental meeting with someone important in the elevator. If the conversation inside the elevator in those few seconds is interesting and value adding, the conversation will continue after the elevator ride or end in exchange of business card or a scheduled meeting. A variety of people, including project managers, salespeople, evangelists, and policy-makers, commonly rehearse and use elevator pitches to get their point across quickly.

Definition of elevator pitch in the English dictionary

The definition of elevator pitch in the dictionary is an informal an extremely short and pithy version of a sales pitch or business plan.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ELEVATOR PITCH

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elevation
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eleven
eleven o´clock
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eleventh
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eleventh hour
eleventh-grader

WORDS THAT END LIKE ELEVATOR PITCH

absolute pitch
coal-tar pitch
concert pitch
fever pitch
flypitch
football pitch
full pitch
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mineral pitch
monopitch
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sales pitch
soccer pitch
twelve pitch
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wood pitch

Synonyms and antonyms of elevator pitch in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «elevator pitch» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ELEVATOR PITCH

Find out the translation of elevator pitch to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of elevator pitch from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «elevator pitch» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

电梯演讲
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

elevator pitch
570 millions of speakers

English

elevator pitch
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लिफ्ट पिच
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

المصاعد الملعب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

шаг лифт
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

elevator pitch
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

লিফট পিচ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

elevator pitch
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pitch lif
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Elevator Pitch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

エレベーターピッチ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

엘리베이터 피치
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Elevator pitch
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

thang máy sân
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உயர்த்தி பிட்ச்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लिफ्टची खेळपट्टी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Asansör sahası
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

elevator pitch
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

elevator pitch
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

крок ліфт
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

elevator pitch
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

pitch ασανσέρ
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

elevator pitch
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

elevator pitch
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

elevator pitch
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of elevator pitch

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ELEVATOR PITCH»

The term «elevator pitch» is regularly used and occupies the 90.656 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ELEVATOR PITCH» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about elevator pitch

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ELEVATOR PITCH»

Discover the use of elevator pitch in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to elevator pitch and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Opening a Restaurant Or Other Food Business Starter Kit: How ...
Your elevator pitch, which should take about the length of an elevator ride to deliver, is a brief description that neatly sums up your business concept. It isn't just a lifeless declaration — " I want to start a Chinese restaurant"; it is a statement that ...
Sharon L. Fullen, 2005
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How to Write a Great Business Plan for Your Small Business ...
The elevator pitch is a brief description that takes no longer than an elevator ride to deliver. It neatly sums up what you want to offer (your business concept), capturing the excitement and potential of your idea. Example Opening: “I'm opening a ...
Sharon L. Fullen, Dianna Podmoroff, 2006
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The Indie Band Survival Guide: The Complete Manual for the ...
Most important, you need an elevator pitch, a compact description of your band that must quickly categorize who you are and what you sound like— all within the time it takes to ride an elevator between floors. Ariel Hyatt from Ariel Publicity told  ...
Randy Chertkow, Jason Feehan, 2008
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Coder to Developer: Tools and Strategies for Delivering Your ...
RULE The Elevator Pitch The elevator pitch is an idea that was popularized during the peak of the dot—com era, when it seemed as if there were buckets of money out there to be had—and a lot of competition for hav— ing them. The scenario ...
Mike Gunderloy, 2006
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Gamestorming: A Playbook for Innovators, Rulebreakers, and ...
What has been a time-proven exercise in product development applies equally well in developing any new idea: writing the elevator pitch. When developing and communicating a vision for something, whether it's a new service, ...
Dave Gray, Sunni Brown, James Macanufo, 2010
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The It Factor: Be the One People Like, Listen To, and Remember
Once we pump up your elevator pitch muscle, you'll flex it all the time: at industry conferences, at community networking meetings, on soccer or Little League fields , or at the board meetings at church. Soon you'll be looking for opportunities to ...
Mark Wiskup, 2007
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Selling and Communication Skills for Lawyers: A Fresh ...
Designed for lawyers seeking to improve and strengthen their client relationships, this guide offers strategies for effectively communicating with clients.
Joey Asher, 2005
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Here's the Pitch: How to Pitch Your Business to Anyone, Get ...
The elevator pitch is one of the most useful tools an entrepreneur can have, yet it's also one of the most misunderstood and misused. In part, this is due to a flawed perception that its purpose is to secure a deal or investment, when in fact it's ...
Martin Soorjoo, 2012
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The Idealist Guide to Nonprofit Careers for Sector Switchers
The elevator pitch If you were in an elevator actually talking with a potential employer, your normally quick elevator ride would seem even shorter as you tried to convey why you are the perfect candidate for a job. If, however, you have ...
Steven Pascal-Joiner, 2008
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The Open Innovation Revolution: Essentials, Roadblocks, and ...
Now you are ready for the elevator pitch. An elevator pitch (or elevator speech) is an overview of an idea for a product, service, or project. The name reflects the fact that an elevator pitch can be delivered in the time span of an elevator ride.
Stefan Lindegaard, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ELEVATOR PITCH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term elevator pitch is used in the context of the following news items.
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Students polish their elevator pitches, practice communicating science
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — How do you condense years of scientific research into a two-minute elevator pitch? That's what Andy Gustafson ... «Penn State News, Jul 15»
2
Iron Tribe Fitness Exemplifies Customer Experience with Its Fitness …
Part of our elevator pitch is that our target market is anyone who is willing to make a sacrifice to change their life. We say often that Iron Tribe is ... «Loyalty360, Jul 15»
3
Development guru: Build an Iowa for our kids
Another key to promoting a town or region: get that “elevator pitch” down, and make it memorable, she said. “You should be able to tell the story ... «Carroll Daily Times Herald, Jul 15»
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Easy currency exchange for expats
Alright, sounds cool – but now it's time for the elevator pitch under pressure. Pretend you're at the airport sitting next to someone moving to ... «The Local.ch, Jul 15»
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6 Steps To Convert An Idea To A Sustainable Business
Start by developing an “elevator pitch” that you can deliver in 30 seconds to hook a potential investor. Attend trade shows and network to find ... «AlleyWatch, Jul 15»
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Electric City Comic Con and Interview with Chris Giarusso
What would the elevator pitch of G-Man be? G-Man is a kid who gets superpowers from wearing a magic cape. The G-Man stories are like a ... «Albany Times Union, Jul 15»
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How one business journalist covers alternative investments
For example, when I told him about my Elevator Pitch idea, he was behind it right away. The segment features entrepreneurs and professional ... «Pulse, Jul 15»
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Selling Energy Efficiency: Do You Have a Story Archive?
“You have about 15 seconds to capture your prospects' attention, whether they are listening to your 'elevator pitch' or reading your short letter ... «Energy Efficiency Markets, Jul 15»
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Elevator Pitch: Expert360
Elevator Pitch is a regular feature on Lifehacker where we profile startups and new companies and pick their brains for entrepreneurial advice. «Lifehacker Australia, Jul 15»
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Lessons From 4 Unique Female Celebrities to Make Your Brand …
After attending a business seminar last November on how to craft a 30-second elevator pitch, I realized my company's goals had evolved and I ... «Entrepreneur, Jul 15»

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