Feedback on Pitches
Results
Results were summarizd by Google Gemini NOT the Instructor.
Peer Feedback results do not affect your grade. However, it should not be disregarded. What can be learned?
The data from the "Prof Practice - Pitch Your Company" presentations has been summarized below. There were a total of 75 responses evaluating 10 different presenters. The average overall score across all presentations was .
Overall Data Summary
Total Evaluations: 75
Average Quality Score:
Average Value Score:
Average Worth Score:
Highest Possible Score:
Top Performers
The following presenters received the highest average ratings across Quality, Value, and Demonstrated Worth.
Rank
Presenter
Overall Avg Score
"Yes" Hire/Recommend Votes
1
Eduardo Ramirez Vasquez
6
2
Lisa Shepherd
8
3
Peyton Whiteley
6
4
Michael Bushyeager
6
5
Briana Vinson
6
Performance Highlights
Lisa Shepherd achieved a perfect "Yes" recommendation rate, with 8 out of 8 respondents saying they would hire or recommend her.
Eduardo Ramirez Vasquez led in average scoring (), particularly noted for high subjective quality ().
Trail Thompson and Keenan Davis were notable for receiving a high number of "Maybe" recommendations, suggesting potential that could be unlocked with further refinement.
Tiffany Estes, McKenlee Potestio, Laina Jones, and Keenan Davis rounded out the group with scores ranging from to .
Deep Dive Insights
Based on a detailed analysis of the scores and peer feedback, here is a more in-depth look at the presentation outcomes.
1. High-Conviction Presenters (Hire Rates)
The "Hire Rate" represents the percentage of respondents who gave a definitive "Yes" when asked if they would hire or recommend the professional.
Lisa Shepherd (100%): The only presenter to achieve a perfect recommendation rate. Feedback highlighted her confidence, professional pitch, and "human" touch (e.g., sharing a fun fact).
Eduardo Ramirez Vasquez & Peyton Whiteley (85.7%): Both highly recommended. Eduardo was noted for charisma, though some feedback suggested a need for more focus on brand identity over performance. Peyton was praised for her typography and personality.
Keenan Davis (0%): Despite having a style and portfolio pieces that people liked, he received 0% "Yes" votes (all were "Maybe"). Comments suggest his nonchalant delivery—e.g., saying "Just some art I've done"—undermined the perceived value of his work.
2. Qualitative Strengths & Weaknesses
Common themes emerged from the open-ended comments:
The "Reading" Trap: Several presenters (notably Laina Jones) were critiqued for reading directly from slides or having too much text. This consistently lowered the "Subjective Quality" score.
Confidence vs. Capability: Presenters like Tiffany Estes and Trail Thompson were noted for having high-quality portfolios but "advocating for their abilities" poorly or appearing nervous/fast-paced.
Personality Wins: Lisa Shepherd and Briana Vinson succeeded by being "client-focused" and appearing "natural" and "organized."
3. Consistency and Polarizing Presentations
We measured the Standard Deviation of scores to see who was the most polarizing:
Most Polarizing (Keenan Davis): Had the highest variance (). People were split between loving his style/vibe and being put off by his short, "nonchalant" delivery.
Most Consistent (Briana Vinson): Had the lowest variance (), meaning almost every respondent agreed she was a high-quality, professional presenter ( avg).
4. Category Performance Breakdown
Highest Quality: Eduardo Ramirez Vasquez ()
Highest Value: Lisa Shepherd & Michael Bushyeager ()
Highest Demonstrated Worth: Lisa Shepherd & Michael Bushyeager ()
The visualization below shows the breakdown of how each presenter performed across the three specific metrics: Quality, Value, and Worth.
(Note: Data indicates that even when Quality was lower, many presenters maintained high "Worth" scores due to the strength of their actual portfolio work.)
Raw Data
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