Practical insights on pitch decks, fundraising, and investor psychology from a VC who's reviewed thousands of decks.
Mari LuukkainenTurn your pitch narrative into a visual deck and share it with investors. Choose a template, pick your sections, and send a link. No downloads, no attachments.
82% of investors who reach slide 4 finish the entire deck. But 31% bounce within 10 seconds. What your first 3 slides must do.
Mari Luukkainen
Warm intros convert at 35-40%, but volume favors cold outreach. The blended strategy that actually fills your pipeline.
Mari Luukkainen
90% of pitch decks look the same. AI tools made them polished and soulless. How to use AI without losing your voice.
Mari Luukkainen
One-third of startups are now solo-founded. The old co-founder requirement is fading. How to write a team section that works as a solo founder.
Mari Luukkainen
58% of AI funding flows into $500M+ mega-rounds. Capital is concentrating in fewer deals. What this means for your pitch and fundraising strategy.
Mari Luukkainen
AI startups get a 42% valuation premium. But investors now run a wrapper test before writing a check. How to position your AI honestly.
Mari Luukkainen
Your deck got you the meeting. Now investors check your GitHub, retention cohorts, cap table, and more. How to prepare for what comes next.
Mari Luukkainen
IPO activity is returning after years of near-zero exits. That changes investor psychology, fund economics, and how VCs evaluate seed-stage deals.
Mari Luukkainen