Most pitch decks lose investors in the first 30 seconds. Not because the idea is bad – but because the slides don’t tell a story. I just finished designing a full investor deck for Stackr, a fintech startup targeting Gen Z budgeting. The challenge: make an investor feel the problem before they see the solution. What I focused on: – One idea per slide, no exceptions – Hero numbers that stop the scroll (2,847 waitlist · 61% Day-30 retention · $0 CAC) – A business model slide that shows traction, not just pricing – Clean dark visual language that feels premium without feeling cold If you’re a founder preparing for a raise and your current deck looks like a template...
