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Fundraising is a complex process, but remember, it is not the goal in itself. It's a means to propel your company to the next stage. That's why your main focus should always be on building the greatest product and the best team, and cultivating relationships with investors.
A compelling narrative and a captivating deck go hand-in-hand when it comes to startup success.
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Sketch → Refine → Design → Deploy
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Every great deck tells a story.
Use the “Story Sketch” template below to sketch out the key ‘plot points’ of your startup. Think of it as a written elevator pitch, with headlines designed to captivate, inform, and engage.
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Your company is unique, and your pitch should be too. Take the Story Sketch you just completed and use it to begin forming your deck.
Edit the Story Sketch table 👉🏽 with the goal of turning quantity into quality. Remove weak slides, add slides when necessary, and shuffle elements to achieve narrative flow.
Once your sketch reads like a short story selling your startup, you’re on your way.