Welcome to Week 6! This is the final week of the program, and it’s all about preparing for Demo Day. You’ve built an amazing project — now it’s time to show it off!
Learning Objectives
- Understand how to structure a compelling project demo.
- Learn how to tell the story of your project: the problem, the solution, and what you learned.
- Practice your presentation skills and get comfortable talking about your work.
1. What Makes a Great Demo?
A great demo isn’t just a list of features. It’s a story. It should have a beginning, a middle, and an end.
- The Beginning (The “Why”): Who is your Community Hub for? What problem does it solve for them?
- The Middle (The “How”): Show, don’t just tell. Walk through the key features of your application. How does it solve the problem you identified?
- The End (The “What’s Next”): What did you learn? What are you proud of? What would you build next if you had more time?
The 5-Minute Demo Structure
Here’s a simple structure you can follow for your 5-minute live presentation:
- Intro (30 seconds): Introduce your team and the community your hub is for.
- The Problem (30 seconds): Briefly explain the problem your community faces.
- Live Demo (3 minutes): Walk through 2-3 key features of your application. This should be the bulk of your presentation.
- What We Learned (30 seconds): Share one key takeaway from your experience.
- Q&A (30 seconds): Thank the audience and open it up for questions.
2. Telling Your Story
Every team member should have a speaking role in the presentation. Here’s a sample division of labor:
- Person 1: The Storyteller. Sets the stage, introduces the community and the problem.
- Person 2: The Live Demo Driver. Shares their screen and walks through the application.
- Person 3: The Closer. Wraps up with what the team learned and what they’re proud of.
Exercise: Script Your Demo
- As a team, decide who will take on which role.
- Write a rough script for your 5-minute presentation. You don’t have to read it word-for-word, but it helps to have a plan.
- Practice, practice, practice! The more you run through it, the smoother it will be.
3. Final Touches
This week is also for final bug fixes, polish, and making sure your app is ready for Demo Day. There are no new feature tickets this week — the focus is on quality.
- Bug Bash: As a team, go through your application and try to find and fix any bugs.
- README: Make sure your project’s README.md file is up-to-date. It should explain what your project is, who it’s for, and how to run it locally.
Good luck with your preparations! We can’t wait to see what you’ve built.
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