Funding 101 - Fundraising Resources for Founders

Ep. 5 - Weekly Pitch Deck Feedback Session

Written by Jason Kirby | Jul 31, 2023 2:23:11 PM

 

 

At our weekly deck roast sessions, we provide startups with honest and constructive feedback to position them for success. The main goal is to help startups secure meetings, build relationships, and succeed. It's not just about closing an investment, but getting your foot in the door and making a lasting impression. 

We do this every Friday at one o'clock, reviewing all submitted decks and offering valuable insights.

In this video, I reviewed Powerblocks' deck and rated them 3. This indicates potential for success but suggests some areas for improvement.

How does our Scoring System work:

Each pitch deck received a final score from 0 to 5, indicating its readiness for funding:

  • 0: Suggests an unfinished or highly deficient deck, hindering progress.
  • 1: Indicates a lack of effort in crafting a compelling presentation.
  • 2: Acknowledges some coherent elements but falls short of convincing investors.
  • 3: Identifies potential misalignment between a strong business and a weak deck or vice versa.
  • 4: Highlights a promising venture with minor details or missing pieces to address.
  • 5: Ready for funding, impressing investors with a well-rounded deck.

What to Expect from the Roast Experience:

Our approach is direct and genuine:

  1. Direct Constructive Feedback: Expect honest insights to refine your pitch without sugarcoating.
  2. No BS Evaluations: We provide straightforward assessments to enhance your presentation.
  3. Design Feedback: Discover opportunities to improve the visual aspects of your deck.
  4. Story and Flow Feedback: Fine-tune your narrative for maximum impact and clarity.
  5. Overall Fundability Assessment: Understand how ready your deck is for potential investment.
Need your pitch deck reviewed? RSVP now to elevate your pitch and impress investors. You can also sign up on Thunder.vc for an invite to our Founders Slack community where you can connect with other founders, ask questions, and access support and content.