We’ve been through 3 different accelerators with my companies: Startup Chile, in South America; DreamIt Ventures in New York and 500 Startups in good old Silicon Valley. The success of our accelerator application was based precisely on timing those stages correctly.
A great public speaker has a way of connecting with its audience that goes beyond good grammar and a logical train of thoughts. The intonation of voice, the rhythm and pauses, the body language, are as much a vehicle to convey beliefs or ideas as the words themselves. It is a rare talent to be born with; in fact, quite the opposite: as many great skills, it mostly depends on time, opportunity, and practice to attain them.
If there is one thing that has allowed us at Slidebean to grow fast AND efficiently, is our obsessive marketing ROI analysis. Back in 2015 when we only had about $2,000-$3,000 worth of marketing budget to spend each month, getting the most out of our buck was fundamental not only to grow but to survive.
These pitch deck examples have helped companies raise millions of dollars. However, telling a success story about your idea, team and business model is what will ultimately determine if your deck is appealing or not. That's why, getting some inspiration from previously successful startups is definitely a good place to start. Here we go.
Let's examine four critical ideas behind the art of cranking out a top-notch slide deck that impresses even jaded venture capitalists who have already seen numerous elevator pitch examples.
Some people insist on spending $5,000 to $10,000 on web design services. That's because they are seeing how a quality made website brings them an incredible ROI! With that said, check out a few reasons why you should always make some room in your budget for a professionally-made web design.
Our August pledge is The Global Peace Film Festival. We support this initiative because it uses the power of the moving image to further the cause of peace on earth. Learn more about this Film Festival here!
Our July pledge designs with disadvantaged communities, and empowers them to create the world they dream of. The architecture charity, AzuKo, uses design as a tool for sustainable development and provides opportunities for people to be involved in creating a more just world!
We've created an easy-to-follow guide on how you can choose a startup template, based on your company's stage and use case. Pick the best set of slides and skyrocket your business!
We've curated and collected the best design resources for our August theme: Finances. On this month's pack, you'll find different fonts, icons, stock photos and color palettes inspired by each theme. Feel free to download and use what you need!
