In this episode, Brian Schuster and Garrett Dailey dive deep into the common struggles technical founders face when pitching their products. From overcomplicating explanations to missing key opportunities, they share expert advice on how to simplify your pitch and engage investors effectively. Learn how to craft a compelling narrative, keep your pitch focused, and capitalize on market changes. If you’re a B2B founder or have a complex product, this is for you! Plus, discover how Lucid Consulting has helped over 50% of their clients successfully raise funding.
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Top 10% Upwork Freelancer | Branding Expert | Presentation Design | Video Editing | Social Media Content Editor | Co-Founder at InfomistTube
Are Founders Over-Polishing Their Pitch Decks? Many founders spend too much time polishing their decks when investors care more about substance. Is it time to stop over-perfecting and focus on the essentials? ?? DM FOR CONSULTATION ?? #StartupAdvice #PitchDeckStrategy #InvestorPitch
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I'm an ex VC who helps founders creates narratives investors love | Formerly @ Creandum, LocalGlobe, and Icebreaker
Want to improve your VC meetings instantly. Then stop talking! A 1st call with a VC is 30 mins. They're going to waste 5 mins talking about how great they are. Then it's your turn. If you speak for the remaining 25 mins nonstop. Congratulations, you just got rejected. Why? Because you just spent 25 minutes creating questions in the VC's mind. And you gave them no chance to ask them. So after you leave the meeting. These questions turn into doubts. And these doubts become rejections. Here's how to fix it: 1?? Prepare a pitch that lasts for 10-15 mins uninterrupted 2?? Deliberately pause as you speak to leave space for VC questions 3?? Practice I've built a site full of practical advice like this on how to have successful VC meetings. You can check it out via the link in the comments section below.
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Three things Ajay Kamat of Pear VC looks at when considering a pitch: the team, product-market fit, and go-to-market strategy. It's not just about the product; unhealthy team dynamics will undermine your chances of success. https://lnkd.in/gwJCHxeR
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20 minutes. That's often all you get for your first VC call. Here's how to make them count: 1. Never use more than 50% for your pitch 2. Leave ample time for questions 3. Avoid deep dives - save them for follow-ups 4. Focus on planting your "hook" - why are you unique? Remember: Your goal is to secure a second meeting, not to cover everything. How do you manage your time in investor calls?
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In just 90 minutes, we mapped out a plan to secure $5M in funding. I recently worked with a tech founder struggling to raise capital for their growing business. After one session, we revamped their pitch, developed a financial model, and outlined a strategy for approaching investors. Here’s what I’ve learned from my recent @Intro calls: - Investors want clarity in your pitch and confidence in your growth plan. - Securing capital is about more than just numbers—it’s about relationships. - The right negotiation tactics can transform your fundraising outcome. Let’s work together to master your fundraising strategy and scale your business. intro.co/arthurjohnson Comment "interested" and I’ll select one person for a free 15-minute session
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VCs see hundreds of pitch decks weekly. Want to stand out? Listen up. It's not just about what you say. It's how you structure it. How you engage investors. How you tell your story. So, I've compressed years of pitch wisdom into one image. It covers: 1. Must-have deck elements 2. VC engagement strategies 3. Pitch best practices 4. Detailed deck structure Don't let your great idea die in the first slide. It's not about being perfect. It's about being prepared. This sheet = years of pitch experience in your pocket. Use it. Refine your story. Get funded. Enjoy! -- ?? If you liked this (and want to support my work): 1. Like 2. Repost Thank you! #BrainDumps | BrainDump #75
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PR & Branding Strategist | Founder of Essential Communications | Helping Businesses Grow with Strategic PR, Social Media, and Engaging Content
If you would like to find out how to engage a venture capitalist, read on. As you already know, it's become increasingly difficult to stand out and set yourself apart. Besides, it's not just about what you say and more about the way you streamline your thoughts, insights and ideas. In other words, it's time you enhance your storytelling skills, learn how to connect with investors on a deeper level, and structure your presentations the right way. #communications #strategiccommunications
VCs see hundreds of pitch decks weekly. Want to stand out? Listen up. It's not just about what you say. It's how you structure it. How you engage investors. How you tell your story. So, I've compressed years of pitch wisdom into one image. It covers: 1. Must-have deck elements 2. VC engagement strategies 3. Pitch best practices 4. Detailed deck structure Don't let your great idea die in the first slide. It's not about being perfect. It's about being prepared. This sheet = years of pitch experience in your pocket. Use it. Refine your story. Get funded. Enjoy! -- ?? If you liked this (and want to support my work): 1. Like 2. Repost Thank you! #BrainDumps | BrainDump #75
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Helping tech startup CEOs zero in on Product Market Fit | CEO Coaching | Leadership Team Coaching | Strategic Design
This is an excellent summary of your process when pitching to VCs.
VCs see hundreds of pitch decks weekly. Want to stand out? Listen up. It's not just about what you say. It's how you structure it. How you engage investors. How you tell your story. So, I've compressed years of pitch wisdom into one image. It covers: 1. Must-have deck elements 2. VC engagement strategies 3. Pitch best practices 4. Detailed deck structure Don't let your great idea die in the first slide. It's not about being perfect. It's about being prepared. This sheet = years of pitch experience in your pocket. Use it. Refine your story. Get funded. Enjoy! -- ?? If you liked this (and want to support my work): 1. Like 2. Repost Thank you! #BrainDumps | BrainDump #75
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?? Which?themes belong in an investor pitch deck? ?? Why do you need to?create a readable version of your pitch deck ? ?? If you're the CEO of your startup but aren't a confident presenter, how should you go about improving your pitch? ???Roughly how many words should go on each slide for a demo day pitch? To all these questions I have only one answer for you read this article ?? https://lnkd.in/du5NNiZd
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Entrepreneur, Professor at Drexel University Entrepreneurship School, & YouTube Channel/Podcast Host (@EntreProfessor)
Pitch Decks are Useless! But... thoughtful and intentional pitch deck planning and preparation can be a useful part of strategic planning and competitive/market positioning. Check out my newest YouTube video that walk through the Top-12 pitch deck templates used by successful startup founders and ways to leverage pitch deck preparation to strengthen your strategic plan. Check it out!
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