All posts by: Stacie Shaw

Fund raising failure can be tough. Startup founders, throughout their fund-raising and early marketing activities, often hear the dreaded word “no.” Hearing “no” is not only demoralizing, it can be debilitating to morale. How can you get this company going,...
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How to Keep Good Eye Contact in a Crowd (Investor Pitch Presentation Survival Guide) – Summary If you are preparing to pitch for a live presentation, you will be in front of an audience either large or small. Whether that...
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 “Game changing! Why hasn’t this been done before?” “I’m feeling the FOMO!” “These guys really know their stuff!” “This technology will sell itself.” What do you want investors to say about your company? What should your pitch deck embody with...
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Hey everybody, It’s Stacie with Pitch Deck Fire and we’re here with another Pitch Hack video of the week. I’m super excited you guys have joined us to help your company shine in an upcoming pitch. If you haven’t been...
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You’ve been working on this concept for months. Or maybe you’ve already launched, and grown into a full-fledged startup businesses. Whether post- or pre-revenue, thousands of companies decide to seek outside funding to help their businesses reach the next level in a...
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How to Get Free Pitch Deck Stock Photos (Quick Guide) – Summary Why do we need free pitch deck stock photos? What is a Stock Photo? Where do Stock Photos Come From? How to Find the Best Stock Photos Why...
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I see you. Putting in extra hours, burning the candle at both ends. Working hard and giving 1000% but still feeling startup burnout, like you’re falling behind. You are not alone. Here at Pitch Deck Fire, we were on the...
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Elevate Branding with a Custom Color Palette Your brand is the first impression that people will have of your company, and like it or not, it’s going to get judged. In fact, according the the Institute for Color Research, people form...
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In April 2012, I cashed a big check from a family member for the first time. No, not a big birthday check from grandma; my fledgling startup’s first funding. For many entrepreneurs, building, growing, and scaling their business takes money....
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It’s late at night, after a long day of building your business. You’re exhausted. The market slide on your pitch deck is on your mind. Tomorrow you are pitching at a local pitch event, hoping to generate some buzz about...
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