Your pitch deck has a big job to do. It needs to convince investors that your idea is a good bet and that you have what it takes to bring the idea to life. Creating a pitch deck that accomplishes its ...

One of the hardest things to know when you’re new to fundraising is what you’re supposed to send to an investor and when, and whether they will keep your information confidential. As a VC and former ...

Having a strong and engaging pitch deck is essential. For a startup looking for investors, it’s like having a dating profile: Your pitch deck is the very first picture investors will get of your team ...

VC funding dropped 11% in the first quarter of 2022, after a two-year high. The pitch deck is often the clincher for founders vying for competitive funding dollars. Entrepreneurs and investors say, ...

Successful startups are known for their disruptive approach, so it’s interesting to see how so many innovative companies are surprisingly conservative (and sometimes sloppy) when it comes to their ...

Before we go into how to create a deck and what its purpose is, there is one more point worth emphasizing. Similar to the world of job hunting, you might prefer to send your LinkedIn info over a ...

When you picture yourself relaxing at home in your happy place, you may very well envision lounging on your deck. But when it comes to deck ideas to reinvigorate the oft overlooked renovation spot, ...

After more than a year in lockdown, people have the itch to entertain again. But getting back to normal will take time. Even when it is deemed safe to gather together again, it may take a while for ...

Editor’s note: This guest post is written by Matt Rubright, an operator turned banker at Silicon Valley Bank. Building an effective pitch deck is a unique topic of conversation in the startup ...