Creating a pitch deck is hard, especially when you’ve never done it before. If you’re a first-time entrepreneur like I was when we raised our series $15 million first round for Bigcommerce back in ...

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A key component of launching a successful startup is creating a pitch deck for potential investors. Insider asked eight startup founders to share their best tips for creating a strong pitch deck.

Everyone knows first impressions matter, but you might not realize how much that first handshake impacts your future progress with investors and clients. The human brain gives a lot of weight to that ...

In a lot of the pitch deck teardowns, I get stumped by a certain slide, even though I am 99% sure that when a founder uses it to pitch a VC, they will give a little bit of additional context that ...

Anyone with a winning track record of successfully pitching investors and buyers has figured out the formula. They know their audience, honed their story and separated their brand from the pack. I've ...

Before you begin a job search, you will likely spend time editing and perfecting your resume and cover letter so you’re ready to put your best foot forward. Crafting an on-brand, succinct pitch deck ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Pitch deck presentations play a decisive role in fundraising with the potential to make or break a deal. Most businesses use pitch decks ...

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