Running on BUILD

The countdown to Marathon Monday begins. Only 18 days until runners from all over the world sweat it out to support hundreds of local charities! At BUILD, we’re especially grateful […]

Student Business Teams Show Up for Showcase Two

“I’m proud of all of you who showed up today”, said our site director, Ryan Oliver, in his speech to 9th graders BUILDers. “Success is owning the decisions you make both good […]

BUILD at Mass Challenge

MassChallenge— the world’s largest startup accelerator— welcomed BUILD freshmen into their Innovation and Design Building at 21 Dry Dock Ave yesterday. Volunteers from OpenView Venture Partners, Workday, State Street, PwC, […]

Showcase One Takes Boston by Storm

Our young entrepreneurs sure showed the snow—and our judges— at BUILD’s annual Showcase One! Over the last three weeks, BUILD freshman students in our four schools competed against each other […]

BUILD in Boston’s Third Annual Open House Event

On January 20th, students, mentors and friends to BUILD gathered to witness our Downtown Youth Business Incubator in action! Ayele Shakur, BUILD in Boston’s Regional Executive Director, kicked off BUILD […]

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VIDEO PREPARATION GUIDELINES

HOW TO RECORD

1. iPhone, iPad, Zoom and Loom are all choices of recording tools for their video presentation 
2. Record with both students and their presentation in view
3. Record horizontally for the best view of the students and their presentation
4. Follow Presentation Diagram to the Right

PRESENTATION TIPS.

- Make eye contact with the camera
- Notecards may be used as cue cards
•Pro Tip: Notecards should avoid having a full script
- Even when you are not speaking, don’t forget the camera is still recording!
•Be aware of your body language while you and your business partners are speaking
- Everyone has an opportunity to speak
- Professional dress is encouraged
- Practice makes perfect
•Practice how you will transition from each speaker
•Project your voice when you speak​

Follow positioning format Above

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Fill out this form to receive a free sample of our curriculum and to receive occasional email updates on how to bring BUILD to your community.