Q: When preparing to pitch investors, what are the slides you should include in your deck? A: In that first meeting, most investors need just 20 minutes to decide if your idea is something they’re ...

Your first slide is obviously important for a pitch deck. First impressions count and having a solid introduction goes a long way. It seems that founders often forget that the last slide is just as ...

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This post has been updated. To read the latest version, click here. Startups frequently prepare a “pitch deck” to present their company to prospective angel or venture capital investors. The pitch ...

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Startups frequently prepare a “pitch deck” to present their company to prospective angel or venture capital investors. The pitch deck typically consists of 15-20 slides in a PowerPoint presentation ...