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Financials Slide Pitch Deck Best Practices and Examples

Build a financials slide that clearly presents projections, revenue streams, and critical metrics like burn rate and CAC to assure investor trust.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | February 5, 2025

Roadmap Slide Pitch Deck Best Practices and Examples

Map out your startup’s strategic goals with a roadmap slide that details timelines, major milestones, and priorities to achieve your vision.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | February 5, 2025

Product Slide Pitch Deck Best Practices and Examples

Build a standout product slide that demonstrates your offering’s features, benefits, and value while showing how it stands apart from the competition.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | February 5, 2025

Business Model Slide Pitch Deck Best Practices & Examples

Share your revenue generation strategy with a business model slide that highlights scalability, income streams, and your plan for profitability.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | February 5, 2025

Solution Slide Pitch Deck Best Practices and Examples

Showcase your innovative solution with a slide that explains how your product uniquely addresses critical challenges and provides real-world value.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | February 5, 2025

How to find startup ideas

Where do startup ideas come from? Is there a process? How does one even conceive of a startup idea? More importantly, how do you assess it?

Posted by Shaun Gold | February 2, 2025

Evaluating competition as a VC

Venture capital is in the business of disruption. Naturally, the job of an investor necessarily includes evaluating how new startups will compete with existing incumbents. Learn how VCs think about competition in an uncertain environment.

Posted by Shaun Gold | January 29, 2025

Judah Taub: From Leading Data at a $20 Billion Hedge Fund to Running Hetz Ventures, a $300 Million Venture Fund

Judah Taub, co-founder of Hetz Ventures, a $300M Israeli VC fund, shares insights on identifying market gaps, evaluating founders, and navigating seed-stage investments. He discusses reducing sales lead times, negotiating with corporations, and leveraging data for smarter decisions. Plus, he explores the concept of local maxima in business growth and his journey of writing a book.

Posted by Harrison Faull Judah Taub | January 26, 2025

How to build a standout brand for your startup

A strong brand silently attracts leads and builds trust, acting as your silent salesperson. It's your best asset as an early-stage startup. here's how you can build a standout brand from scratch.

Posted by Max Fleitmann | January 21, 2025