© Oscar Santolalla 2019
O. SantolallaCreate and Deliver a Killer Product Demohttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-3954-4_7

7. Preparation

Oscar Santolalla1  
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Helsinki, Finland
 

“Bleed in practice so that you don’t have to die in battle.”

—Ancient saying (source unknown)

At this point, your demo is already created, and you have a crafted a WOW moment and other key elements. Congratulations! You’re not done yet, though. Your preparation involves attention to a few extra details. Proper preparation will make things go smoother and will also reduce your stress as the presenter.

Plan for the Worst Scenario

I recommend you spend some time thinking of the worst things that can happen for your demo, anticipate them, and be prepared. Take some time and write ...

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