9 Tips On How To Ace Your Business Pitch From Malaysia's Top Business Leaders

Some of the business leaders you'll be riding with include Tan Sri Tony Fernandes (Owner and Founder, AirAsia Group), Timothy Johnson (Head of Marketing, Inti International University & Colleges), Bryan Loo (CEO, Chatime) and many other esteemed business leaders.

Check out the full list here.

"Make sure you think out of the box as the market is saturated with mediocre ideas," said Roen Cian Nagapan, CEO of The Group.

According to Kenny Goh, CEO of Macrokiosk, "Be truthful and real towards your venture and business idea and don't just do it for the sake of doing it."

"No one knows your pitch better than you — it is your idea after all! Be confident and show us what you got!" said Wing Lee, CEO of YTL Communications.

Leon Foong, who is the general manager of Uber Malaysia believes looking at a business pitch from different angles is of utmost importance. "Make sure your idea and business plans are airtight. Look at it from as many perspectives as possible, try to poke holes in it as much as you can. That way, you can ensure that your pitch is compelling and your idea is robust."

"The key is to understand your market and be clear with the presentation of your ideas. We want dreamers with ideas but know exactly how they can get there is equally important," said Carey Ng, who is the youngest National Director of Miss Universe Malaysia (MUMO).

Former Miss World & Universe Malaysia, Deborah Priya Henry who runs her own charity organisation believes passion is key to sustaining a business. "The barrier to entry for start-ups is low so it's easy for anyone to have a good idea, but the challenge is sustainability, keeping the flame alight as it were. How passionate are you? What fuels you?"

The 30-year old Malaysia-born entrepreneur, Bryan Loo, wants pitchers to speak from the heart - without trying too hard. "Speak from your heart. Never try to impress people without knowing what you're saying. Your passion speaks everything."

Timothy Johnson, who handles the marketing department over at INTI International University & Colleges said, "You must believe in your pitch. In the beginning, you may not have all the answers but maybe the questions asked will provoke and instigate you to go deeper."

Fui Yu, co-founder of Kaodim, leading marketplace for local services wants pitchers to be comfortable. "I’m a really nice guy, and happy to hear everything you have to say. So be yourself, and enjoy the ride."

1. Download the Uber app from the App Store, Google Play, or Windows Store.

2. Register your details, then enter the promo code "MYUBERPITCH" in the Promotions tab.

3. Open the Uber app between 2.30pm to 6.30pm on 4 December and slide over to the "MyUberPitch" view.

4. Slide right to "UberPitch" and select "Request". If your request is accepted, a car will arrive in a few minutes time. Didn't get it the first time? Try, try, and try again!

5. Get in the car, and begin your pitch! Make it short and compelling, as the ride will only last for about 15 minutes! At the end of the pitch session, you will be dropped off at the same location you were picked up from.