Nancy Duarte is a pro when it comes to presentations. Not just giving presentations, but starting them, finishing them, and every step in between. Author and co-founder of Duarte Designs, Nancy Duarte is a seasoned veteran when it comes to incorporating storytelling into speaking and creating connections with an audience.

The below video is the second part in a series of 10 in which Nancy shares the key components to making a successful pitch using creativity and critical thinking. Find out what she has to say:

Why Your “big startup idea” Is Necessary

Before you take your place on stage and deliver your message to your audience, you need to have a big startup idea.

What’s a big idea? Well, according to Nancy, a big idea has two parts:

1. Y...