Founders Lack Clear Guidance on What Investors Actually Want in Pitch Decks
Founders consistently misjudge what investors prioritize in pitch decks, leading to decks that emphasize features over market understanding and business clarity. Analysis of 590 investor comments reveals consistent feedback patterns around the Why Now framing, cover slides, and PDF formatting. The gap between founder assumptions and investor expectations causes preventable fundraising failures.
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