Shark Pitch

Team Details

Team Number:

24AACR20

Senior Mentor:

Akash Paul

Junior Mentor:

Preetham Janugam

Team Member 1:

Raghavendra Chekuri

Team Member 2:

Chepuri Vaishnavy

Team Member 3:

Kothakonda Nagasree

Team Member 4:

Amudala Premendar Reddy

Team Member 5:

Kurma Shruthika

Shark Pitch

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Abstract

Shark Pitch is a web platform designed to connect startups and entrepreneurs with potential investors. It allows startups to post pitch videos, company statistics, and other essential details to showcase their business ideas. Investors can browse these profiles, evaluate opportunities, and connect directly via chat or video call.

Shark Pitch bridges the gap between innovative ventures and investors, fostering seamless communication and collaboration to create a thriving ecosystem for business growth.

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Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Requirements
• How to Use
• Preview
• Contribution

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Introduction

Shark Pitch provides a collaborative platform where startups and entrepreneurs can showcase their ideas and connect with potential investors. The project focuses on simplifying the investment process and fostering meaningful interactions by integrating user-friendly features, such as:

• Posting and viewing pitch videos and company details.
• Chat and video call functionalities for direct communication.
• User authentication for secure access.

This platform aims to empower startups by connecting them with the resources and mentorship they need to thrive.

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Requirements

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Python 3.10+
Django
PostgreSQL
JavaScript
HTML5 & CSS3

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How to Use

To use this project, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <repository_url>  
   cd shark-pitch

2. Set up a virtual environment:

python -m venv env  
source env/bin/activate  # On Windows: env\Scripts\activate

3. Install dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Set up environment variables:

 --Create a .env file in the root directory and add:
SECRET_KEY=your_django_secret_key  
DATABASE_URL=postgresql://username:password@localhost:5432/shark_pitch

5. Run database migrations:

python manage.py migrate

6. Start the development server:

python manage.py runserver

7. Access the application: Open your browser and navigate to:

http://localhost:8000

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Preview

Screenshot of the project:

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Contribution

We welcome contributions to Shark Pitch! To contribute, follow these steps:

1. Understand the Project Philosophy: Read through the README.md file to familiarize yourself with the project's goals and structure.

2. Maintain Code Consistency: Use the same programming language and library versions as the original code.

3. Write Documentation: Explain the changes you're proposing, including identified problems, proposed solutions, and test cases.

4. Submit a Pull Request: Follow standard Git etiquette for submitting your contributions.