TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Over the last six months, I’ve written up 25 Pitch Deck Teardowns — the popular series of articles where I review a pitch deck in detail, celebrating the wins and gently (and sometimes not-so-gently) suggesting improvements. A pitch is a story, and stories have audiences. I reviewed 1,000+ pitch decks.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 21, 2023

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. In his latest article, he explains why copying your rivals’ most successful marketing strategies can be one of the fastest ways to get traction with new customers. Use discount code TCPLUSROUNDUP to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 4, 2022

million at a $12 million valuation , and I managed to talk it into letting me share its pitch deck with you to see how the company wove its story to its investors. We’re looking for more unique pitch decks to tear down, so if you want to submit your own, here’s how you can do that. . The company recently raised $2.5

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TechCrunch

JUNE 30, 2022

Last week, I covered the company’s $7 million seed funding round , and the company’s CEO, On Freund, was gracious enough to let me use the deck the company created to close that round for my Pitch Deck Teardown series. Oh, yeah, pitch decks and the tearing down thereof. Where were we? Slides in this deck.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 22, 2022

We’re looking for more unique pitch decks to tear down, so if you want to submit your own, here’s how you can do that. . Card Blanch’s deck consists of just 12 slides, and the team tells us that it is exactly as pitched without redactions. Let’s dive right in! Slides in this deck. Cover slide. Problem slide.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 10, 2022

This article is based on an episode of Foundersuite’s How I Raised It podcast, where Tal shared his seven-step method to managing a meeting with investors, including actionable tips for effectively following up on promising pitches. Before you get into your pitch, lay out what they can expect from the meeting. ” Iddo Tal.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 7, 2021

You can still shoot your shot to pitch to an amazing panel of judges and thousands of TC viewers. TechCrunch editors will select 10 founders from around the world to pitch on stage July 9th. Without further ado, here are your judges for the Early Stage Pitch-Off: Ben Sun, Primary Venture Partners. Apply here.

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TechCrunch

JULY 7, 2022

We’re looking for more unique pitch decks to tear down, so if you want to submit your own, here’s how you can do that. That represents the first time I’ve been able to include appendix slides as part of a pitch deck teardown. And if it doesn’t come up as part of the pitch, great. Slides in this deck.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

” Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. Crupi has spent the pandemic era supporting Series B startups, so he shared an article that examines how a strategy memo, a pitch deck and a forecast model work in tandem to steer potential investors through diligence. Pitch Deck Teardown: Helu.io’s $9.8M

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

This is a fantastic time to found a startup, but unless you plan to bootstrap it, you will still need to go through the laborious exercise of crafting a pitch deck. Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. 5 critical pitch deck slides most founders get wrong. What’s your ideal product use case? Possible outcomes.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The average new business pitch costs $450,000. You can’t afford to lose a pitch or (even worse) win a pitch that’s not the right fit for your business. So lets start with these six elements of a pitch response: Values: Your team aligns with the Brand’s value system. Process: Leading a pitch from end to end.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 26, 2022

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. ” This week, we’re running several articles on entrepreneurship as TechCrunch staffers recap their conversations and panel discussions from our Early Stage event earlier this month. Why a16z pitched Deel to lead its Series A. Stay tuned!

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TechCrunch

MAY 3, 2022

” Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. In a comprehensive TC+ article, Slidebean co-founder and CEO Jose Cayasso shows how to create spreadsheets that will help scale teams, track expenses, identify KPIs and “understand how fast your company can grow.”

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TechCrunch

JULY 6, 2021

According to DocSend, the average pitch deck is reviewed for just three minutes. Even if you are lucky enough to land a meeting, it’s more likely that a junior person went through your pitch and ran it up the chain. Full Extra Crunch articles are only available to members. Walter Thompson. Senior Editor, TechCrunch.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 4, 2023

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members Use discount code TCPLUSROUNDUP to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription “I never tested more than two paid channels at a time, which is how I was ultimately able to unlock acquisition for my team,” writes Jonathan. Lesson one?

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TechCrunch

JUNE 24, 2022

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. Pitch Deck Teardown: WayRay’s $80M Series C deck. Many founders start by building a 10-slide pitch deck, but AR car hardware company WayRay’s Series C presentation contained 75 slides. Pitch Deck Teardown: WayRay’s $80M Series C deck.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 5, 2022

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. On Tuesday, VP and managing director of Dell Technologies Capital, Yair Snir, shared an article explaining why founders should plan to get acquired , particularly since their odds of going public are so long. Pitch Deck Teardown: Glambook’s $2.5 million seed deck.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. Stephanie Zhan walks through the Rec Room pitch deck that won Sequoia’s investment. In a recent episode of TechCrunch Live, Sequoia partner Stephanie Zhan reviewed the earliest pitch deck for social gaming company Rec Room with Nick Fajt, its founder and CEO.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 15, 2022

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. How to pitch me: 4 VCs share what they’re looking for in March 2022. Dive deep into Snorkel.AI’s pitch technique that raised $135m. I was a pitch deck nerd even before giving a real pitch deck,” Ratner said on a recent episode of TechCrunch Live. “I

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 15, 2023

You need a solid business plan, traction to demonstrate market fit, and the skills to pitch effectively. Don’t neglect ongoing investor relations “A lot of startup founders think that the only way investors will respond favorably is if they provide their best pitch on first contact,” said Mohammadi.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 4, 2023

Video pitching. I see an uptick in pitching via pre-recorded video. We used Loom to pre-record our pitch and share it with potential investors. It’s a great way to personalize a pitch deck and share it with interested parties. and more articles from the EO blog. Here’s what they shared.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 5, 2022

There’s a lengthy application and vetting process for EO members or Accelerators to qualify to pitch. The 20 or so people selected will participate in a pitch workshop breakout session during DX22. Round One of the Angel-Shark Experience gives each competitor three minutes to pitch before a big gong ends their presentation.

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Dream It

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Most VC investors see hundreds, if not thousands, of startup decks and pitches each year. In this article, we’ll outline Managing Partner Steve Barsh’s top 5 things investors wish startup founders knew when reaching out, sending a deck, or pitching a VC. What’s Your Problem?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

and more articles from the EO blog. These groups are easy to find and fairly inexpensive to join. As a Certified Scaling Up Coach, he works with leaders to help them scale operations through confident decision-making and effective operational systems. For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 24, 2023

In this TC+ article, he shares an extensive list of questions he asks first-time founders to gauge their relative strengths and weaknesses across several vectors. Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. Anyone who can confidently answer the 20 questions in this post is ready to pitch an investor, IMO.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

With the 2022 Winter Olympics upon us, we’re reposting this article that originally appeared on EO’s Inc.com channel. When I’m invited to participate in a round of pitching to potential investors, it’s more often than not part of a company’s marketing strategy around proving to the world that they care about equity for women.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 2, 2019

When you read articles by busy CEOs on sites like Forbes or Entrepreneur, you might wonder how they managed to find the time to write the content. After all, if their daily workload is half what you are managing, they’d be struggling to fit in the hours needed to draft a 1,500-word, SEO-optimized article. What is a ghostwriter?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

I scrambled to get my application done and worked on my pitch. After that round, EO members mentored and helped me hone my pitch before competing in the US Nationals. I had never been in a pitch competition larger than the one at my own university! and more articles from the EO blog.

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 14, 2014

Last week, there was a Business Insider article measuring the percent of female founded companies that NYC seed funds invest in. The main driver of the skew towards men getting venture capital, statistically, is that far more men are pitching. Brooklyn Bridge Ventures came in first, with a whopping 61%.

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Paul G. Silva

DECEMBER 15, 2023

If you are returning to this article and looking for the links do get your own KISS Canvas: Image for virtual whiteboards Printable poster (4×3 feet) Googlesheet Problem There are a LOT of things that can go wrong in turning an idea into a successful innovation.

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Gust

OCTOBER 6, 2022

There are thousands of articles and a few books including my book, The Pitch Deck Book: How To Present Your Business And Secure Investors, on putting together the best pitch deck for investors, but how should you end your pitch? The post How To End Your Investor Pitch appeared first on Gust.

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Dream It

MAY 27, 2020

This article will highlight: Setting the right goals for your demo Using use cases to highlight core value Aligning the key benefits and differentiators from your pitch deck An example of a compelling demo Setting the right goals for your demo Before you begin presenting, ask yourself: What am I trying to accomplish with my demo?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 10, 2024

The honorees will also either throw out the ceremonial first pitch from donor to recipient, deliver the game ball, or announce “play ball” to signal the start of the games. and more articles from the EO blog. In addition, Dave will be interviewed about living organ donation.

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TechCrunch

MAY 2, 2023

Though much of the event is under wraps (stay tuned), we can promise an exciting slate of panels and articles to showcase the city’s culture and commitment to becoming a tech hub. Trust us, this is not an event you will want to miss, so stay posted for updates, and we hope you can join us as we officially welcome you to Atlanta.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 31, 2023

” For our latest investor survey, she asked the following investors about where the sector is headed, whether ChatGPT might impact the industry and how Apple’s potential foray into health insurance is shaping their thinking: Florian Graillot, founding partner, astorya.vc

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StartupNation

JUNE 1, 2021

Oftentimes, I read articles offering tips for entrepreneurs that revolve around generic advice on getting started. As part of my role as a partner of HealthInc, I sit on the jury for the startup competition in which 20 finalists pitch their ventures, with 10 then selected to enter the program. Keep it simple, stupid (KISS). Franklin D.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 20, 2023

Pitch Deck Teardown: Scrintal’s $1M seed deck Image Credits: Scrintal (opens in a new window) Visual collaboration tool Scrintal says it has more than 40,000 people on its waitlist, but that didn’t stop its founders from raising €1 million. . “How many of these will stay unicorns through this calendar year?”

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