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ARTICLE · 01 SEPTEMBER 2014

5 Pitch Deck Mistakes That Can Keep You From Getting Funded

You already know a pitch deck is important to securing funding for your startup, but how do you avoid the common mistakes that can keep you from getting funded?

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You already know a pitch deck is important to securing funding for your startup, but how do you avoid the common mistakes that can keep you from getting funded?

When I started helping startups with their pitch decks, it used to take rounds of iteration and feedback to avoid these mistakes. Since then, not only have I figured out the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make when creating a pitch deck, but I've also figured out how to hook and capture the attention of potential investors by avoiding them.

Here are the 5 pitch deck mistakes to avoid when you're seeking funding for your startup:

1) Not telling a good story

Telling a good story is a vital skill for every entrepreneur. It's the most effective way to clearly convey your vision with passion and enthusiasm. Whether we like it or not, we are all somewhat emotional creatures, investors included. Engaging your audience with a good story they can relate to captures their attention and opens them up to

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