brittany reid

FEEDBACK: I like the idea behind your venture, Key2Key. You have done a really good job of explaining that this product was not created to replace existing assessment but is to be used alongside. This helps with its marketability.

FEEDBACK: This is a great idea on how to expand on an already useful product. Mobile device applications are trending as more and more students have mobile devices on hand. This would definitely be beneficial for students at the Secondary level who struggle with reading.

FEEDBACK: You have done an excellent job of identifying a valid pain point. From my experience in schools, educators and administrators are often hesitant to use technology as they are not trained how to use it. This is definitely a major problem. Many schools have the resources and technology but are not using it to its full potential. There is a market for this venture in the education system.

REVIEW: I love the idea behind this application! You have definitely identified a viable pain point. I have personally noticed a decrease in fine motor development and it was nice to have some research supporting this notion. The championship behind the product is excellent. You have a ton of experience as an educator and a parent who personally experiences the pain point issue. The Venture pitch described the product well and I was not left wondering what the product had to offer. You have also done an excellent job of identifying expensive competitors. Its ease of use, accessibility and size are definitely sellable features. As an EVA, I would invest in this venture.

Fedback: I think that you have identified a viable problem with group work especially in the online learning environment. I too feel that it can be frustrating switching between different programs and streamlining this process would be very beneficial. Since you have personal experience in this area, it makes the investment less risky to invest. Great work!

Feedback: Hi Roma. I really like your choice of presentation medium. It is always nice when humor is added in to lighten the mood. The beginning of the Venture Pitch was very powerful and definitely got my attention. Great work on this! You identified a viable pain point and I think that there is a niche for 3D characters for the business environment. This was a very thorough presentation.

Feedback: I did not invest in this venture as I do not have a background in Adult online learning. You have identified a viable pain point and supported it well in your pitch. Your championship is impressive and strengthens your pitch. As a Instructional Designer for Ryerson University, you clearly have the background knowledge in creating a successful venture out of this. My only suggestion is that the elevator pitch would benefit with slowing the speech down a bit. At times it was hard to keep up. However, this may have been due to the fact that I am not knowledgeable in the area discussed. Great work!

REVIEW: I like the idea around this application as I feel you have done a good job of targeting a viable pain point. From my own personal experiences in post-secondary, I started to lose interest and my grades began to slip because I lost clarity in my career goals. I was paying for school but was not sure where I would end up. I think that this is a very viable venture and I wish something was available to me. Students are often too busy to make time to see career counsellors let alone pay for one. The weakness I see in this venture is that I don't think that one person could take this on alone. However, I do feel that with help, it could be very marketable. If adjustments were made to this area and a clearer market projection is provided, I would invest in this venture.

FeedBack: I like the idea of creating an application that supports those in post-secondary with access to resources and social connections. I think it would be beneficial for even those without disabilities.

REVIEW: I really like the idea around READGauge. As an EVA and educator, I was immediately interested in your product after viewing the elevator pitch. The medium you chose to present (VideoScribe) was very visual and professional. Your voice was clear and you spoke at a really good pace. In your Venture Pitch you did a good job of describing the Pain Point. The demands, expectations, diverse learning needs and class sizes have increased over the years. Teachers would benefit from a product that maximize their time in the classroom.. You have also done a good job of acknowledging the competitors and describing how READGauge differs from applications such as Kahoot and Socrative. The weakness I see in your pitch is the inability to assess deeper understanding as the questions are only multiple choice. However, this may be due to technological constraints and not necessarily the design of your app. It also would have been beneficial to include the projected market and future projections for profitability. However, I do like the idea of the app as I see a need for efficient methods of assessing reading comprehension and would invest in this opportunity.