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Business Model Slide Pitch Deck Best Practices & Examples
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.

By Stéphane Nasser| February 5, 2025
Dan Nguyen-Huu: Backed Databricks & Sumo Logic ($45bn), now GP at Decibel VC
Dan Nguyen-Huu: Backed Databricks & Sumo Logic ($45bn), now GP at Decibel VC

This is episode 13 of the OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Dan Nguyen-Huu, General Partner at Decibel VC, shares his journey from UBS and Battery Ventures to backing major investments like Databricks and Sumo Logic. He dives into venture capital, market shifts, AI, and his vision for Decibel's future.

By Harrison Faull Dan Nguyen-Huu| November 26, 2024
Serial Founder, Angel Investor & VC: Max Fleitmann
Serial Founder, Angel Investor & VC: Max Fleitmann

This is episode 13 of The OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Max talks about how he started building websites at 13 and later scaled his edtech company, StudyHelp, to millions in revenue before exiting. Now leading Wizard Ventures, he shares insights on acquiring and scaling internet startups, driving traffic, and crafting effective pitch decks.

By Max Fleitmann Harrison Faull| October 1, 2024
Two of my angel investments hit $10M ARR - With Francis Santora
Two of my angel investments hit $10M ARR - With Francis Santora

This is episode 1 of The OpenVC podcast. In this episode, Francis Santora, a full-time angel investor, shares his journey of backing high-growth startups, with four of his investments reaching $10M in ARR. He discusses his approach to B2B SaaS and consumer subscription investments, common mistakes angels make, and what founders can do to impress investor.

By Harrison Faull Francis Santora| June 4, 2024
Top 10 Pitch Deck Mistakes to Avoid for Early Founders
Top 10 Pitch Deck Mistakes to Avoid for Early Founders

Your pitch deck is your main fundraising material. Yet it's often riddled with mistakes. We’ve identified the important and common pitfalls and, more importantly, how to sidestep them to ensure your deck isn’t just seen but remembered.

By Benjamin Debonne| December 31, 2023
Can you build your pitch deck with AI?
Can you build your pitch deck with AI?

Building a pitch deck sucks. Can we make it easier with AI? I tested 13 AI pitch deck builders for you, so you don't have to.

By Stéphane Nasser| October 2, 2023
OpenVC Pitch Deck Roast #4 with Nilima Achwal
OpenVC Pitch Deck Roast #4 with Nilima Achwal

Our special guest and experienced investor Nilima Achwal roasted 3 pitch decks of consenting startups in the presence of Roastmaster General Shaun Gold.

By Shaun Gold Nilima Achwal| May 29, 2023
OpenVC Pitch Deck Roast #3 with Nick Telson
OpenVC Pitch Deck Roast #3 with Nick Telson

Special guest investor Nick Telson roasted 3 pitch decks of consenting startups in the presence of Roastmaster General Shaun Gold.

By Stéphane Nasser| May 8, 2023
Pitch Deck Roast #2 with Alex Macdonald
Pitch Deck Roast #2 with Alex Macdonald

On August 30, 2022, our special investor guest Alex Macdonald roasted 5 pitch decks of consenting startups in the presence of Roastmaster General Shaun Gold and Executioner-in-Residence Stephane Nasser. Watch the recording and read the transcript here.

By Stéphane Nasser| August 29, 2022