Entrepreneurs on Fire How to Build Your Pitch Deck to Raise Money in 13 Slides with Brandon White: An EOFire Classic from 2021
Mar 30, 2024
Entrepreneur Brandon White shares insights on building a pitch deck with 13 key slides for fundraising. Tips include concise storytelling, slide time management, and matching with investors. Key topics: making a strong first impression, addressing critical problems, team adaptability, effective communication, and showcasing credibility.
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First Fundraising
- Brandon White shares his first fundraising experience, starting a social network for fishermen with $800.
- He unexpectedly secured a $50,000 check after a VC visited his small home and office.
13 Slide Pitch Deck
- Create a concise pitch deck with 13 slides, allocating 2-3 minutes per slide for a 50-minute meeting.
- Prioritize simplicity and clarity to stand out from other pitches.
Pitch Deck Components
- Include a title, elevator pitch, problem, solution, product, market, business model, traction/goals, competition, barriers to entry, financials, team, funds needed, and summary slide.
- The summary slide should reiterate key points for easy reference.