Roasting the Pitch Deck I Used to Raise $5,000,000

2 years ago I raised $5,000,000 for my Startup. Today, I met with Eurie Kim, managing partner at Forerunner Ventures and more importantly, my VC, to reminisce and absolutely roast my original pitch deck.

Even with all the mistakes that the deck had, Eurie drops loads of great info about what makes a great VC pitch, so make sure to watch till the end!

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⌚️Timestamps:
0:00 $5,000,000
0:26 Context For The Pitch
1:21 Slide 1 - Monetizing The Creator Economy
4:27 Slide 2 - Highlight The Market Problem
5:18 Slide 3 - The Customer's Dilemma
7:36 Slide 4 - The Solution
9:35 Slide 5 - Showcase The Back-End
10:45 Slide 6 - The Metrics
12:36 Slide 7 - Product Vision
13:35 Slide 8 - Funding Needs
16:17 Slide 9 - Build Credibility
19:15 And The Result Is....
19:33 Eurie's Advice For Raising VC

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[jayhoovy]

Drop a ❤ if you want Eurie in more videos!!! (She hates doing these lol)

[dhruvpatel]

Pretty uncommon to see such chill healthy and fun relationship between founder and VC.

[CareyFan]

You are blessed to have such a friendly, open and honest VC to work with. This does not seem to be the norm in the startup world. Honestly, this was a goldmine of information on helpful tips & tricks before pitching your own product to potential investors. Be succinct. State the problem clearly. State your solution clearly. Have some real beta testers. Have some real testers. Show that you can hustle.

[slogic]

I work in BD for a gaming company and this was one of the most insightful videos I’ve seen on pitching and pitch building - would love to see more of this type of content please

[bitsoflamar]

I don’t comment a lot(trying to change that), but I have to say I don’t think I have ever seen a video like this. It’s really brings the foreign experience of interacting with VCs down to earth. Wish I could like the vid 5 times. Great content Brodie. ❤

[nareanimate]

Amazing video Jay! Seriously keep this up, I’m loving the content, I recently started my own business being a second year in business school and this is something that is really keeping me going! Thank you Jay, this is very valuable!

[BrennanMurphy]

5:26 Eurie's point here about solving an actual customer's problem is invaluable-- shoutout to her for joining these videos!

[s_build]

This is so good!! Your and your VC's interactions felt like a TV show haha, I would pay for a reality show between you and your meetings with Eurie

[Sakattacking]

What can I say... Excellent Content. We are doing an angel raise now and will be looking for VC funding in 6 months so this is super helpful. Keep on doing what you've been doing.

[bmejia]

Such a helpful Video! Breaks down both the deck and the vc meeting like never before. Thank you Jay and Thank you Eurie!!

[r_watkinsi]

I love and enjoy the content you make! This channel is insanely underrated.

[JohannaLuisa_]

This videos has more giggles than my 12th birthday party had. Great video! Love the happy mood!

[Littlestephy]

Omg love Eurie — please have more content with her!

[ThomasDermengea]

I started watching your videos a couple months ago and I've truly gained so much valuable insight into running a business. Your character and charisma is compelling and I'd love to work on the team. I'm in my first year of Computer Science right now so I hope that by the time I get some experience, y'all will still be looking at hiring developers for Stan!

[mrcalvinwalker]

John, this was my first piece of content of yours and I enjoyed it but Eurie?! Golden. Loved. Obsessed.

[DevinWSimmons]

Gosh your videos are incredible! Jammed packed with value. Hats off

[mikemacasero]

This founder/VC relationship is awesome! John, you could've hit me up for that original pitch deck design so Eurie wouldn't have to rely on your voiceover 🙂. Love the video, especially the lessons you incorporate in there – entertaining and informative. You are indeed your own customer - a true creator at heart! Wishing you and Forerunner Ventures tons of success.

Stan could shake up the creator market!

P.S.

John asking Eurie about her thought on the last slide...
Eurie: I mean, I would end it with a little more aspirational than a picture of yourself. 💥🤣

[LaughwithBeo]

Some of the best advice I’ve seen so far in easing koney

[kVisionx]

You’re an inspiration dude! Love the recent vids.

[jameskozuch]

You’re a legend. Stan is a unicorn in the next couple years