Pitch Deck Lies: What Investors Actually Look At
3 Peaks StudiosAn investigative deep-dive into the subtle signals, psychological factors, and hidden evaluation metrics venture capitalists use when assessing startup founders and their companies. This series reveals the unspoken rules and real decision-making frameworks that drive investment decisions, going far beyond traditional pitch deck analysis. This show produced by Aarish Shah.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 8 | Founded | 20 days ago |
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| Categories | EntrepreneurshipInvestingBusiness | ||||
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A revealing look into how investment committees make final decisions on deals, including the hidden scoring systems used to evaluate opportunities. The episode examines how different factors are weighted, how partner dynamics influence decisions, and... more
This episode uncovers how VCs conduct independent customer research to verify founder claims about market demand and product-market fit. It details specific techniques used to identify and contact customers without alerting companies, how investors i... more
An in-depth exploration of how VCs analyze competitive landscapes beyond what founders present. The episode reveals sophisticated frameworks used to map potential future competitors, including adjacent market players and tech giants' possible moves. ... more
This episode examines how investors evaluate technical claims and engineering capabilities beyond surface-level presentations. It reveals the specific technical indicators VCs look for in codebases, architecture decisions, and engineering team struct... more
An unprecedented look into how VCs conduct back-channel reference checks and build intelligence networks around potential investments. The episode reveals how investors use sophisticated relationship mapping tools, how they interpret second and third... more
This episode uncovers the sophisticated financial analysis VCs perform beyond the obvious metrics presented in pitch decks. It explores how investors evaluate unit economics, customer acquisition efficiency, and operational leverage through unconvent... more
Delve into the sophisticated non-verbal assessment techniques used by experienced investors during pitch meetings. The episode examines how VCs interpret micro-expressions, posture changes, and team dynamics during presentations. It includes analysis... more
Explore how VCs conduct extensive background research before ever meeting founders, including social media analysis, professional network mapping, and digital presence evaluation. The episode reveals how investors analyze founders' Twitter feeds, Lin... more
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