A pitch deck is used to present a startup idea to investors to secure funding. There are different types of pitches from 30 second elevator pitches to 10 minute presentations, with most being 3-6 minutes. An effective pitch deck should include information about the team, the problem being solved, the solution and competitive advantage, the target market, the business model, milestones, funding needs, and be prepared to answer questions. The most important things to remember are to be confident, know your audience, boast about your team, acknowledge risks, and answer questions.