Startup Insights
A blog by Slidebean
How did Slidebean invest its first $250K in funding?
We have a policy of sharing some of our finances and our lessons as part of our transparency marketing. We started doing this back in 2015, inspired by companies like Buffer and Baremetrics, whose own blog posts and materials were an inspiration for us. We are taking a trip down memory lane to understand how Slidebean was formed, where the first money came from, and how we spent it.
Slack: Is it worth $20 billion?
Slack has become one of the preferred tools for organizations, big and small, to communicate between teams and individually. As more people turn to remote work, Slack has seen a considerable increase in paid memberships and simultaneous users connected. But just as the software is successful, it’s also divisive. Some love it, others, not so much. With so many productivity tools out there, Slack seems to stand out. So, is there a secret to their success? We’ll tell you in this episode of Company Forensics.
Powerpoint deck: 7 facts you need to know
When creating presentations, we tend to look for help and inspiration in online templates. In doing so, we usually come across terms we probably hadn’t ever heard before. And they might be a bit confusing, too. For instance, when people talk about PowerPoint deck or slide deck instead of a pitch deck. To help clear a few basic queries, we came up with 7 facts about a Powerpoint deck that we’d now like to share with you. Let’s start off with a basic one.
SpaceX: Saved by Elon Musk days before Bankruptcy
We talk about SpaceX, and today, we dive deep into its history, filled with crazy anecdotes and valuable lessons, to see where the company aims to be soon.
How to write a business pitch: 5 tips
We usually cover a lot of news and data on how to write a business pitch. Yet, there’s always tons more to learn before an excellent business presentation can be at the top of its game. So we made room for more!
Pitch deck format: The slides that should be included
When you start creating a pitch deck, you have to think about the ultimate goal behind it. A great pitch means getting potential funders interested in your idea. It also involves being able to engage in a conversation with them regarding your company. For that, a pitch deck format can make it easier to follow the steps of a proven successful presentation.
PowerPoint Online Alternative: Key facts you should know
Are you having to give a presentation and looking for a PowerPoint online alternative? We'll throw around the main differences between Slidebean and PowerPoint to help you create an excellent presentation. Especially if you're after a solid pitch deck, give our templates and platform a try! We'll explain here a bit of how that goes.
The Best Recipe to Make a Pitch Deck
Do you want to learn what's the best recipe to make a pitch deck? Well, we got you covered with this useful infographic! Make sure to analyze it point by point to make the most out of it.
Hertz: Why did they go bankrupt?
Chances are you heard the news, but in case you haven’t, Hertz, one of the biggest rental companies in the world, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Starting a business: What nobody told me
If you are new to our brand or our YouTube channel, you might assume I am just this guy that makes videos on failed companies. But no. Our company, Slidebean, actually, around 30 people, is a venture-funded startup. And our core business is not video, but presentation design.
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