The pitch deck for Startup Victoria, by MatchConnect.

1. Dominic Soh
dominic@match-connect.com
044 9160 153

2. Purpose:
Compelling reasons how MatchConnect
helps with pairing students up with industry
opportunities.
1. Introduction

3. Dominic Soh
Founder
Featured on News.com.au, The Herald Sun and other media
outlets about his careers advice. Created a careers magazine
from scratch to having a presence in 6 Victorian universities,
reaching thousands of students.
A business & management trainer by day and careers coach by
night. Loves start-ups and bringing out the best in others.
2. Team
Currently seeking a cofounder.
Presently talking to 2 students from The University of
Melbourne to explore how one of them can come onboard.

4. I sent 526 resumes over 561 days before landing my
current job.
After speaking to several students and job seekers, a big
pain point is that many entry-level jobs require experience
and one needs the job to get that experience – a classic
“chicken and egg” problem.
I totally understood them because I faced it myself.
And I found applying for internships and graduate
programs tough as well.
3. Problem

5. 4. Solution
A web platform that connects students & individuals
to industry projects & volunteer opportunities.

6. • Builds up brand reputation
• Engage student talent
• Save costs
• Get things done
• Chance to hire future employees
• Offering projects is less risky than offering internships
• Pick up valuable professional skills
• Network
• Build up resume
• Gain industry exposure
• Work on projects at own time
• The project could lead to employment
5. Advantages

7. 6. Product
Match-Connect.com

8. Student
Pool
Project
Sign-ups
Projects
from
Organisations
118 152 42
Figures as of 21 April 2015.
57.3%
In the past 1 month
100%
In the past 1 month
110%
In the past 1 month
7. Traction

9. 8. Market University Students in Victoria (2014)
Local: 231,714
International: 112,944
Total: 344,658
AustralianUniversities.com.au
Secondary Students in Victoria (2014)
Total: 389,683
Department of Education and Training
Small Businesses in Victoria (2011)
Total: 522,896
Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education
Education & Training Industry in Australia (2015)
Revenue: $110b
Annual Growth: 3.8%
IBISWorld

10. Freemium Model
Paying Customer: Organisations
Free: To have project listed on website.
Paid:
• Promotion of project via email to student base for extra
exposure, and/or
• A fee for each student contact offered to the organisation.
9. Business Model
No revenue yet because MatchConnect is building up traction
and developing strategic partnerships before using the
freemium model.

11. 10. Investing
I would like to offer 25% equity for $25,000.
Most importantly, I’m seeking entrepreneurial guidance and
mentorship to take this to the next level.