This document provides tips for optimizing an AngelList profile to attract investors. It recommends building something first before pitching it, focusing the profile on momentum and accomplishments rather than problems. The profile should concisely highlight memorable achievements and provide demo access or screenshots. Emphasis should be on past successes over future plans, and social proof from supporters can help. Getting help from advisors to promote the profile is also suggested.
The deck we used to raise $270k for our startup Castleentercastle
Castle (entercastle.com) is a Detroit-based real estate startup that lets rental owners put their properties on autopilot. In April 2015, we closed a $270,000 angel round using this deck.
Questions? Comments? I'd love to hear from you. Email me at max@entercastle.com.
AppVirality - Plug & Play growth hacking toolkit for Mobile apps.
We help app developers implement Uber/Lyft like in-app referrals under 30 minutes. No coding required.
Checkout - http://appvirality.com
The 10 most interesting slides that helped our SaaS company raise 9 millionGoCanvas
Have you ever wondered what goes into a pitch deck? Or what slides matter? Here are the 10 slides that seemed to resonate most with VCs we met with our our journey to raising our latest $9 million in funding. Be sure to check the notes for explanations of each slide.
Here is what Square uses for their Pitch Deck, it has several good pointers on what should go in a startup pitch deck: Sourced from http://www.noise.re/duction/squares-pitch-deck/
Mapme Investor Deck.
The deck we originally used to raise our seed round of $1M. See the progress we've made at www.mapme.com. Welcome to try it out and create a map.
Any questions? I'm at ben@mapme.com
The investor presentation we used to raise 2 million dollarsMikael Cho
The investor presentation we used to raise 2 million dollars for ooomf.com (now pickcrew.com)
View the online version here: https://pickcrew.com/investors/
A reproduction of the official pitch deck template recommended by leading VC firm Sequoia Capital.
YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE THESE PITCH DECK EXAMPLES & TEMPLATES:
> Airbnb pitch deck @ https://pitchdeckcoach.com/airbnb-pitch-deck
> Sequoia Capital pitch deck template @ https://pitchdeckcoach.com/sequoia-capital-pitch-deck
> FREE pitch deck template download @ https://pitchdeckcoach.com/free-pitch-deck-template
> Pitch deck guide with hints, tips, and a worked example @ https://pitchdeckcoach.com/pitch-deck-template
NEED HELP WITH YOUR PITCH DECK?
See how I can help then book a free call @ https://pitchdeckcoach.com/
MORE PITCH DECK RESOURCES @ https://pitchdeckcoach.com/pitch-deck-template#resources
The slide deck we used to raise half a million dollarsBuffer
This is the pitchdeck we used to raise half a million dollars from Angel investors. More here:
http://onstartups.com/tabid/3339/bid/98034/The-Pitch-Deck-We-Used-To-Raise-500-000-For-Our-Startup.aspx
Marketing has changed a lot during the last 30 years.
I quickly show why, how and the implication on both theory and practice.
Then I go more deeply into the 2 main pillars of the current marketing: branding & growth hacking.
Pitching with Killer Demos / Jaroslav Stacevič (Nordcurrent)DevGAMM Conference
A good publishing deal opens doors to the industry for many creators, indie studios, and aspiring developers, but capturing the interest of publishers often requires something truly exceptional.
Enter the game demo, your most powerful ally! It's often the first chance you have to impress publishers or investors with your creation. As an up-and-coming game developer, understanding the subtleties of crafting an engaging game demo is vital to grab attention and land that all-important publishing deal.
Join me in this talk to explore the essential components of creating a compelling game demo. We'll discuss how to construct a demo that not only captures interest but also conveys the essence of your game, highlights its distinctive features, and leaves a memorable impression on potential publishers. We'll also explore common pitfalls, discuss optimizing your demo to support your pitch deck, and look at examples of successful demo-driven pitches.
By the end of this session, you will gain a deeper understanding of the pitching process from a publisher's perspective and be better prepared to attract the attention of potential publishers.
The deck we used to raise $270k for our startup Castleentercastle
Castle (entercastle.com) is a Detroit-based real estate startup that lets rental owners put their properties on autopilot. In April 2015, we closed a $270,000 angel round using this deck.
Questions? Comments? I'd love to hear from you. Email me at max@entercastle.com.
AppVirality - Plug & Play growth hacking toolkit for Mobile apps.
We help app developers implement Uber/Lyft like in-app referrals under 30 minutes. No coding required.
Checkout - http://appvirality.com
The 10 most interesting slides that helped our SaaS company raise 9 millionGoCanvas
Have you ever wondered what goes into a pitch deck? Or what slides matter? Here are the 10 slides that seemed to resonate most with VCs we met with our our journey to raising our latest $9 million in funding. Be sure to check the notes for explanations of each slide.
Here is what Square uses for their Pitch Deck, it has several good pointers on what should go in a startup pitch deck: Sourced from http://www.noise.re/duction/squares-pitch-deck/
Mapme Investor Deck.
The deck we originally used to raise our seed round of $1M. See the progress we've made at www.mapme.com. Welcome to try it out and create a map.
Any questions? I'm at ben@mapme.com
The investor presentation we used to raise 2 million dollarsMikael Cho
The investor presentation we used to raise 2 million dollars for ooomf.com (now pickcrew.com)
View the online version here: https://pickcrew.com/investors/
A reproduction of the official pitch deck template recommended by leading VC firm Sequoia Capital.
YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE THESE PITCH DECK EXAMPLES & TEMPLATES:
> Airbnb pitch deck @ https://pitchdeckcoach.com/airbnb-pitch-deck
> Sequoia Capital pitch deck template @ https://pitchdeckcoach.com/sequoia-capital-pitch-deck
> FREE pitch deck template download @ https://pitchdeckcoach.com/free-pitch-deck-template
> Pitch deck guide with hints, tips, and a worked example @ https://pitchdeckcoach.com/pitch-deck-template
NEED HELP WITH YOUR PITCH DECK?
See how I can help then book a free call @ https://pitchdeckcoach.com/
MORE PITCH DECK RESOURCES @ https://pitchdeckcoach.com/pitch-deck-template#resources
The slide deck we used to raise half a million dollarsBuffer
This is the pitchdeck we used to raise half a million dollars from Angel investors. More here:
http://onstartups.com/tabid/3339/bid/98034/The-Pitch-Deck-We-Used-To-Raise-500-000-For-Our-Startup.aspx
Marketing has changed a lot during the last 30 years.
I quickly show why, how and the implication on both theory and practice.
Then I go more deeply into the 2 main pillars of the current marketing: branding & growth hacking.
Pitching with Killer Demos / Jaroslav Stacevič (Nordcurrent)DevGAMM Conference
A good publishing deal opens doors to the industry for many creators, indie studios, and aspiring developers, but capturing the interest of publishers often requires something truly exceptional.
Enter the game demo, your most powerful ally! It's often the first chance you have to impress publishers or investors with your creation. As an up-and-coming game developer, understanding the subtleties of crafting an engaging game demo is vital to grab attention and land that all-important publishing deal.
Join me in this talk to explore the essential components of creating a compelling game demo. We'll discuss how to construct a demo that not only captures interest but also conveys the essence of your game, highlights its distinctive features, and leaves a memorable impression on potential publishers. We'll also explore common pitfalls, discuss optimizing your demo to support your pitch deck, and look at examples of successful demo-driven pitches.
By the end of this session, you will gain a deeper understanding of the pitching process from a publisher's perspective and be better prepared to attract the attention of potential publishers.
The Secret to Actually Producing Great Visual StorytellingLeslie Bradshaw
It's 2014 and there is no question that visual storytelling is an important tool in every marketer's tool belt. However, how to swiftly produce consistent, cost-effective and beautiful work is a lot less obvious. To arm you with the methods, resources and workflows you need to win at visual storytelling, we've asked marketer and data visualization pioneer Leslie Bradshaw to share her playbook. In her own words the session will deliver: Less hype. More do.
2. 1"
Build first. Pitch second."
Itʼs easier to pitch something that exists.!
Brendan Baker!
3. 2"
Youʼre in a market
for funding."
Be different. !
Donʼt take it personally. !
Nobody cares about your problems.!
Brendan Baker!
4. 3"
ASM: Always Show
Momentum."
(see Glengarry Glen Rossʼs ABC for inspiration)!
Venture investors invest in momentum. !
Set expectations: ʻweʼre still in private beta but…ʼ !
Use absolute and growth numbers.!
Brendan Baker!
5. 4"
Youʼre going. They can
come if they want."
Even if you need their money, you donʼt need their money.!
Conviction convinces: use present tense and strong wording. !
Brendan Baker!
6. 5"
Your job is to capture
their attention."
Donʼt tell your life story. !
Focus on memorable highlights.!
Brendan Baker!
7. 6"
The best info, as concisely
as possible."
Be focused. !
Second draft = first draft – 25%. !
Third draft = second draft – 25%.!
Brendan Baker!
8. 7"
Give them something to
touch right away."
Provide a demo with login details or failing that, screenshots.
Donʼt rely on a 2 minute demo video. Busy investors wonʼt
watch it.!
Brendan Baker!
9. 8"
80/20: 80% what youʼve done,
20% where youʼre going."
Investors extrapolate your past success to predict your future
progress. This is different in other pitching contexts.!
Brendan Baker!
10. 9"
Evidence trumps potential."
Every time you call yourself a ʻvisionary,ʼ a puppy dies. !
Youʼre not a gamechanger, seasoned professional, innovative,
next generation, or any other overused catchphrase.!
Brendan Baker!
11. 10"
Geeks rule."
AngelList is a technical community. Broadcast your geeks.!
Brendan Baker!
12. 11"
Associate yourself with
success."
Capture the gold from your investors, !
past employers, customers, etc.!
Brendan Baker!
13. 12"
Get Help."
Ask your advisors, investors and supporters to share your profile,
leave comments, vote it up, etc. Social proof is important, and
everyone likes a winning team.!
Brendan Baker!
14. Thank you. "
Thank you for building kick-ass companies.!
brendan@ox1.co!
Brendan Baker!