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 tracking of marketing budget returns. 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.
Mixpanel is one of the most advanced analytics platforms for mobile & web services. It helps businesses grow by helping them understand how their users behave and use their products, by tracking actions people take instead of page views alone. We've torn down their entire pitch deck, to understand the Dos and Dont's of the Mixpanel slides.
Facebook’s original pitch deck was basically a media kit containing the company’s value proposition, key metrics and Online Marketing Services. We’ve taken the liberty of using the exact same information and redesigning the original pitch deck. Check it out here!
While some of the world’s best presenters are certainly artists, we know that their presentations obey the kind of narrative structure that allows even novice public speakers the opportunity to deliver great presentations. Learn here how you can create a great presentation!
When people deliver presentations, it’s usually for a purpose: it could be about getting that job, getting the investment dollars, signing a new client, and so on. This is why it's important to have creative presentation ideas that will inspire your audience. Learn here the best ones!
A great presenter must be able to break the invisible barrier that lies between stage and audience. That said, removing this barrier is only the first step of many in pursuit of a memorable presentation. Here are some worthwhile tips to help you on your way!
