Join us for Decked Out, a candid fireside chat where top VCs and seasoned investors peel back the curtain on what makes a startup pitch deck stand out (and what makes them pass). From storytelling structure to financial fundamentals, you’ll hear directly from the people on the other side of the table about what turns curiosity into a check.

📖 What You’ll Learn:

• The must-have elements every pitch deck needs

• Common red flags that send decks straight to the “no” pile

• How to tailor your deck for different stages of funding

• Tips for telling a compelling story without overselling

• Real-world feedback from the pitches investors remember most

We'll be joined by esteemed Founders and Managing Partners, Marc Patterson of Bennu Ventures and Alison Gerlach of Breakthrough Ventures, who will deliver our important insights into this world.

🌟 We'll also be selecting one lucky and brave individual to go through their pitch deck in real time, where our panel will give exclusive feedback on how founders can improve. Send your deck to alexandra@startupgrind.com for a chance to be selected! 🌟

🎤 Lastly, we'll have three founders showcase their startups through Pitching for Investor feedback and a prize! Select the Startup Pitch Showcase ticket if you're interested in pitching, but only three candidates will be selected and will be notified via email.

Whether you're pre-seed or prepping for Series A, this conversation is packed with insights to help you refine your approach, wow your audience, and move closer to funding.

Lastly, a big round of applause to Industrious Co-Working for being our amazing host for the evening. We couldn't do it without you!

Bring your questions, your notepad, and maybe even your pitch—because this is one fireside chat you won’t want to miss.