MetaDeck

?? Introducing MetaDeck: Founders’ new secret weapon for fundraising! Ready to be wooowed? Founded by Marina Matijaca and Brice Gower, MetaDeck crafts bespoke pitch decks for founders raising VC funds, applying cutting-edge design and compelling storytelling to clearly convey visions in ways that deeply resonate with investors. Check out our website, come say hi, and let’s get to work on your deck: ??? metadeck.co #founders #pitchdeck #startup #innovation #venturecapital

This week, our Technology Entrepreneurship class had the privilege of hosting four speakers who shared their journeys and insights: Amy Collinson?entertained us with her transition from professional equestrian sports to earning an MBA, ultimately leading to her role in Sales and Marketing within a startup. EGGXPERT transforms discarded eggshells into eco-friendly products, such as biobased minerals and natural proteins, promoting sustainability through innovative upcycling. Sebastian Thingh?j Nyrup, founder of Unshackled, and Stijn Willemse, founder of DIS-ORDER and AURORI, shared their founding experiences and tips for experimentation. Notably, Sebastian was honored with the Maastricht Award this week, recognizing his significant contributions to the local startup community. Gefeliciteerd! Together Sebastian and Stijn, co-hosts the?First Moves?podcast, which is highly recommended for those interested in entrepreneurship in Maastricht. Brice Gower, co-founder of MetaDeck, a studio specializing in crafting bespoke pitch decks for founders seeking venture capital funding, provided students with insights into the art of the start, but also compelling storytelling for founders. A heartfelt thank you for all of your time, energy, and wisdom!

Feeling uninspired by the same-old pitch deck templates you see everywhere? So are your potential investors! ?????? Pitch deck templates are a double-edged sword. While they provide structure, they also stifle creativity. Founders relying heavily on templates risk producing a pitch that blends in with the rest, rather than standing out and exciting investors. Stay tuned in the coming weeks we'll be sharing full decks and discussing specific challenges founders face when transferring their vision into a coherent pitch. Be unique, get funded, and wow investors with every slide: ?? metadeck.co

? Have 2 minutes to go through this deck? Neither does your potential investor. Many investors see north of 5000 pitch decks per year, so a pitch deck needs to make a fast impression. It should have a story that’s easy to digest and quick to deliver a punch, design that catches the eye, and be out-of-the-box enough to hold attention. There are sooo many pitch deck templates out there that can help you put together a basic pitch deck with all the necessary elements, but as our good friend Charlie Munger used to say, “mimicking the herd only invites regression to the mean”. By reimagining a few slides and designing them with an out-of-the-box approach,?we?strove to break the sameness of cookie-cutter solutions in articulating crucial parts of a pitch deck, such as GTM, target market, and tech slides. Stand proudly outside the herd and wooow investors with every slide: ?? metadeck.co

?? Ever felt like explaining your vision in just a few slides is as tough as explaining color to the colorblind? In our latest blog, "Clearing the Fog: Overcoming Communication Biases in Pitch Decks," Brice discusses common behavioral pitfalls that bloat startup pitch decks and dilute their message, while outlining actionable tactics to enhance clarity and engagement. Learn how to simplify your story without losing its strength. ?? ?? Find the full blog post here: https://lnkd.in/g3eDPUns #Storytelling?#DesignThinking?#Innovation?#VentureCapital?#Fundraising?#StartUps?#VC?#Pitching?#Sales #Founders #BehSci #Behavior

?? MetaDeck is on Dribbble! We published our first shot on #Dribbble today and shared a bit about our website process. Follow us there to see more of our in depth work!

?? Raising the curtain on MetaDeck From a fun little idea at a dinner party to a full scale service 5 weeks later. In our first blog post, Brice dives into the inception of MetaDeck, to showcase the journey and inspiration of how it started. In the blog, you’ll discover the MetaDeck team’s reverence for the entrepreneurial ethos, appreciation for the resistance people doing and creating truly important things face, as well as the passion and tools that MetaDeck applies to ensure founders are able to stand tall and stand out in a sea of noise. From insights into our founders and aspirations for empowering innovators to shine, the blog is peak into the heart of MetaDeck. ?? Find the full blog post here: https://lnkd.in/dSCn6U6a #Storytelling #DesignThinking #Innovation #VentureCapital #Fundraising #StartUps #VC #Pitching #Sales