Fundraising 101 for Founders

Jan. 29, 2024

Appendix Assemble! The Unsung Hero of Your Pitch Deck and How to Use it

This is part 14 of "The Ultimate Pitch Deck Guide for Startups," a fundraising guide made in partnership with DECKO, a leading pitch deck development company that’s helped ~180 startups raise over $100M from investors. ___________  Cra…

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Jan. 2, 2024

The Art of the Ask: Crafting a Compelling Pitch Deck Closer

This is part 14 of "The Ultimate Pitch Deck Guide for Startups," a fundraising guide made in partnership with DECKO, a leading pitch deck development company that’s helped ~180 startups raise over $100M from investors. ___________  …

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Dec. 7, 2023

Shows (Un)Like Shark Tank

Let's face it - there's a certain thrill to watching Shark Tank. Who doesn't love seeing entrepreneurs squirm as they pitch their ideas facing the sharks' relentless grilling?  But while the show gives us a taste of the entrepreneurial world, …

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Dec. 4, 2023

18 Marketing Ideas for Startups on a Tight Budget

For many (perhaps most) startups, marketing is one of the most challenging necessities for growing and scaling a successful business. Not only are the founders – who already wear multiple hats – challenged to learn and run a marketi…

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Nov. 27, 2023

Crafting Credibility: 9 Best Practices for Your Team Slide

This is part 13 of "The Ultimate Pitch Deck Guide for Startups," a fundraising guide made in partnership with DECKO, a leading pitch deck development company that’s helped ~180 startups raise over $100M from investors. ___________  Your…

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Nov. 9, 2023

Navigating Numbers: How to Visualize Projections in Your Pitch Deck

This is part 12 of "The Ultimate Pitch Deck Guide for Startups," a fundraising guide made in partnership with DECKO, a leading pitch deck development company that’s helped ~180 startups raise over $100M from investors. ___________ …

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Nov. 4, 2023

The Pitch Podcast: Why It's Time to Ditch Shark Tank for Good

Imagine a place where entrepreneurs can pitch their ideas without being overwhelmed by reality TV drama, where genuine support and authentic interactions take center stage. Welcome to The Pitch podcast, a refreshing alternative to the high-pressure…

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Nov. 2, 2023

Crafting Confidence: The Crucial Role of the Competition Section in Your Pitch Deck

This is part 11 of "The Ultimate Pitch Deck Guide for Startups," a fundraising guide made in partnership with DECKO, a leading pitch deck development company that’s helped ~180 startups raise over $100M from investors. ___________ …

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Oct. 12, 2023

Show Me (How You Make) The Money: Conveying Your Revenue Model to Investors

This is part ten of "The Ultimate Pitch Deck Guide for Startups," a fundraising guide made in partnership with DECKO, a leading pitch deck development company that’s helped ~180 startups raise over $100M from investors. ___________ …

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Oct. 5, 2023

Your Go-To-Guide to Go-To-Market Slides

This is part nine of "The Ultimate Pitch Deck Guide for Startups," a fundraising guide made in partnership with DECKO, a leading pitch deck development company that’s helped ~180 startups raise over $100M from investors. ___________…

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