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Save Your Life with a Boat Pod
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Kansas City Metro
Missouri
United States
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NextPitch hosted the Global V1 Beta Competition. Students from Kansas City and Zambia shared their biggest ideas to solve real problems. Watch their pitches and vote for the ones you believe in! Explore creative ideas from around the world and pick the most inspiring ones. Be part of a global competition!
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This pitch is an example from our initial beta test competitions. The funding amount and contributions are not actual numbers. The team and submission are real though. Create your own goal and your backers will support it! This pitch story is included below...
Clinton County is a place where kids can experience a wide range of activities and experiences. A place where students, staff and community work together towards a common goal of success in education.
Problem
Due to global warming extreme floods are increasing at an alarming rate. Victims of floods are often trapped in vehicles, homes and on rooftops with no means of getting to safety. First responders are often unable to reach everyone in need fast enough.
Solution
A boat pod is an inflatable boat that would be attached to the side of a house or even in the trunk of a standard car. The boat pod uses a sensor to detect flooding waters and inflates automatically to create an emergency evacuation tool. A GPS system helps first responders locate you if needed. The boat helps gets you to safety or keep you safe until rescued.
Audience | Target Market
This product is perfect for anyone living in or near a flood zone or areas affected by extreme stormy weather, prone to flash flooding.
Learning Outcomes | Community Impact
The boat pod brings peace of mind to people living in hazardous flood zones. No longer will you need to fear being trapped on a rooftop or stuck in a drowning vehicle.
Next Steps
We hope you consider investing in the boat pod. Thank you for listening to our pitch.
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This pitch is an example from our initial beta test competitions. The funding amount and contributions are not actual numbers. Create your own goal and your backers will support it!
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6/17/25, 9:49 PM
Great!
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6/17/25, 9:01 PM
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6/17/25, 6:55 PM
good
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6/17/25, 6:04 PM
Looks awesome! I think this could be a great product!
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6/15/25, 4:22 PM
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6/14/25, 1:49 AM
Great Pitch
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6/13/25, 5:30 PM
Great job!
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6/12/25, 8:41 PM
What a truly captivating and enchanting video! I am genuinely impressed by the thoughtful system and strategic approach you have crafted for managing your time. Your well-structured organization not only exemplifies remarkable efficiency but also demonstrates a profound understanding of prioritizing tasks effectively. The way you break down your daily activities into manageable segments and allocate specific time blocks for each task is commendable. You’ve put considerable thought into creating a method that maximizes productivity while allowing flexibility. Your insights into balancing work and personal commitments reveal an admirable commitment to achieving a well-rounded and fulfilling life.
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6/12/25, 6:17 PM
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6/12/25, 6:08 PM
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6/12/25, 4:50 PM
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6/12/25, 4:49 PM
Looks great! I'm really looking forward to this innovation!
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