So, you want to build a pitch deck?What an exciting phase!Get funding, clients, and teamLet me count the ways Pitch decks for the startupPitch decks for the B2BA very visual documentThat tells your true story Consider your audienceConsider your needsMake your caseBe...

I recently had a client ask me this question, “How do I prevent investors from forwarding my pitch deck to my competitors?”. We’d finished putting together a stellar pitch deck that accurately conveyed their awesome business concept/company. I detailed how...

Starting and growing a business is an exercise in both busy-ness and patience. There is a lot of “hurry up and wait” that happens in every early stage company. There are just so many things going on that it is...

If you’re like me, you’ve seen a lot of pitch decks. I go to a lot of local pitch events here in Denver. Pitches are one of my favorite things in the whole world. They are unyielding fun to listen...

Whether you’re a first time founder, a hopeful entrepreneur or a serial startup guru, you’ve likely pondered “What is the difference between a pitch deck and a business plan?” Which one came first? Why would you use a pitch deck...

So, you’ve decided it’s time for startup funding. Let’s make sure you’re ready. Business concept or an operating business? Check. Go to market strategy & plan for funds? Check. Know how much you’re looking to raise? Check. Have an idea...

When I think about my company and how to be successful as we move into the new year, no one thing comes to mind more than increasing sales. But with so many differing integrated messaging techniques to increase sales it’s kind of...

Ok, for starters, yes, I am thoroughly aware there is a “I” in funding. But, just like there is no “I” in team (regardless of how overused that saying is) your fund raising success is most certainly not a one man show....

If your a startup founder, an investor, or have an interest in startups, you’ve likely heard of a Pitch Deck. At least that’s the term that we most often use here at Pitch Deck Fire. But, there are a myriad...

Metrics help us quantify and measure things and when applied to our investor management strategy we can see where we to focus our efforts. We ultimately want to raise a certain amount of money and we know what equity and...