Communication

Thanks for all the pitches so far. Quick reminder: Keep it simple, skip the 5-year projections and focus on solid 12-month forecasts. I want to see expense breakdowns, unit economics, clear CAC. Here are some tips I compiled to help you craft a business plan. 👇 https://t.co/UsfaNKgwSi

Peter Thiel on a common red flag he sees in startup pitches “There’s a pattern recognition where if I see a presentation that says, ‘We have this great idea and we’re going to make money in one of these 5 ways: A, B, C, D, or E.’… That’s always sort of alarming and not very inspiring.” Thiel continues: “It’s always much better if people say we’r... See more

Y-Combinator Guide: How to design a better pitch deck... According to YC, a great pitch deck follows three fundamental principles: Legibility, Simplicity, and Obviousness.

The best pitches are concise, simple, and straight to the point. Emphasis on simple. With 500+ a day, most VCs spend only a few seconds on each pitch before deciding if it’s a yes or no. That’s why I looked for a cheat sheet to help you craft the perfect 10-page deck. 👇 https://t.co/Hy8kFbatNB

4 Storytelling frameworks https://t.co/7W49iaJZSe

Before you mail me your pitch deck, think about this. 🧵 https://t.co/OmO2fP3bNT

Sequoia founder Don Valentine: “The art of storytelling is incredibly important” “The art of storytelling is incredibly important. And many—maybe even most of the entrepreneurs who come to talk to us can’t tell the story. Learning to tell a story is incredibly important because that’s how the money works. The money flows as a function of the stori... See more