Introduction to Pitch Decks
What they are, why they are important, and how to use them to effectively communicate your ideas to potential investors or partners.“If you can’t tell the story of the company in five minutes then you’re either overthinking it or you haven’t simplified it down enough… Keep it simple and stupid.”
– Mike Vernal, Sequoia Capital
Investors’ Attention Span is Short
Typically, the goal of the pitch deck is to get an investor meeting. A common mistake startup founders make is oversharing. Think of the pitch deck like your startup’s movie trailer — leave them wanting more!
Keep it Simple
Show Your Impact
Evoke Emotion
Feed the FOMO!
Module 1: Planning & Research
Introduction to Pitch Decks
Types of Pitch Decks
A overview of common types of pitch decks and how they’re used.
Fundraising Overview
A high level look at the a typical fundraising process and the typical uses and amounts sought in a raise.