Your 30-Page Pitch Deck Is Getting Deleted Immediately

Your 30-Page Pitch Deck Is Getting Deleted Immediately. In this interview, investor Almaz Edilbaev, Founder of chAngels, a Chicago based Angel Syndicate, gives a brutally honest look at how he evaluates startups. He explains why a 30-page deck or a long email is an instant red flag, and reveals that an experienced investor can decide if your company is worth a deeper look in 30 seconds or less by just skimming the first few slides. Almaz also shares the three main reasons he sees startups fail: bad team dynamics, founders losing motivation after raising too much money, and believing a hot market will last forever. He contrasts this with the three key traits of successful founders: deep industry expertise, previous founding experience, and the ability to manage a growing team. Check out the company: https://www.changels.club

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🕒 CHAPTERS

00:00 - From Investing in Russian "Copycats" to Angel Syndicates

02:10 - 3 Reasons Why Startups Fail

05:05 - The Difference Between VCs and Angel Syndicates

08:40 - The 3 Traits of a Successful Founder

12:15 - An Investor's First Impression: The 30-Second Deck Review

15:00 - Your 30-Page Pitch Deck Is Getting Deleted

17:45 - The #1 Red Flag in a Cold Email

20:00 - The "Big Name" Bias in Venture Capital

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