Founder's deck

Insights on Founder's Decks from Experts

Creating a compelling pitch deck is crucial for raising capital and securing investor interest. Here are some expert insights on mastering the art of the pitch deck:

1. Docsend's Utility for Pitch Decks:

   • Patrick O'Shaughnessy highlights how Docsend is a standard tool for sharing pitch decks with VCs. It helps founders control access, track interactions, and enhance security, ensuring better engagement and fundraising outcomes. Several startups have successfully raised capital using Docsend 1 2 3 4.
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       Mastering Startup Pitch Decks

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       Pitch Deck Insights

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       Pitch Deck Insights

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       Docsend CEO Insights

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       Pitch Deck Punch Ups

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       Elevate Your Pitch

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       Elevate Your Startup

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       Elevate Your Startup

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2. Miro's Pitch Deck Template:

   • Jason Calacanis from This Week in Startups discusses a pitch deck template created with Miro, a whiteboarding software. This template aims to take founders from zero to VC-ready, speeding up meeting setups and improving presentation quality. Miro's collaborative features also enhance productivity by supporting distributed and asynchronous teamwork 5 6 7 8.

For more details, you can explore the following episodes:

• Michelle Zatlyn – Protecting the Internet – [Founder’s Field Guide, EP.11]
• Dylan Field - The Growing Importance of Design – [Founder’s Field Guide, EP.14]
• Bob Pittman - Lessons from Building Media Empires – [Founder’s Field Guide, EP.12]
• 24/7 autonomous agents for everything with Induced AI’s Aryan Sharma | E1854
• Benchmark's Sarah Tavel on the state of VC, AI's impact on startups & more! | E1813
• Bootstrapping to IPO, product-led growth & scaling SaaS with Atlassian's Scott Farquhar | E1800

Utilizing these expert tools and insights can significantly improve your pitch deck's effectiveness and your startup's chances of securing funding.