Build a Startup Elevator Pitch Generator
Monthly Coding Challenge: August 2025 - Startup Day
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Build a Startup Elevator Pitch Generator
Every great startup starts with a solid pitch, but crafting the perfect one-liner? That takes practice. This month, we’re celebrating Start-Up Day by helping you build your very own elevator pitch generator using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It’s a fun, interactive way to blend coding with business creativity, and you’ll walk away with a project that shows off both your tech and founder mindset.
Why Build This Project?
You’ll get to practice:
JavaScript fundamentals (arrays, functions, DOM manipulation)
String building and random selection logic
Styling and layout with HTML/CSS
Thinking like a startup founder, what makes a pitch click?
Connecting real-world business concepts to technical skills
Getting Started: Basic Requirements
Create a simple webpage that:
Has a button labeled “Generate Pitch”
Displays a randomized one-sentence startup pitch when clicked
Pulls from 3 JavaScript arrays (e.g. [target audience], [product/service], [impact/outcome])
Has clean styling (your own brand colors encouraged!)
Example output:
“We help freelancers manage their time better using a smart calendar app that reduces burnout and boosts productivity.”
Leveling Up: Advanced Features
Want to flex your skills further?
Add copy-to-clipboard functionality
Style the page like a slick startup homepage
Animate each new pitch with a fade-in or slide-in effect
Save favorite pitches in a list below
Add a “Surprise Me” visual mode with randomized themes
Breaking Down the Project: Weekly Goals
Week 1:
Brainstorm pitch components (target users, product types, outcomes)
Set up your basic HTML and CSS structure
Week 2:
Write your JavaScript logic to randomly generate and display pitches
Style the output box and make your CTA button interactive
Week 3:
Add advanced features like animation or pitch saving
Test your logic and refine your design for mobile screens
Week 4:
Final polish and deploy your site using GitHub Pages or Netlify
Share your favorite pitches in the Code Flight community or with friends!
Ready to take what you learned from this challenge even further?
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