Building a Pitch Deck That LPs Can't Ignore
Creating a truly compelling pitch deck is one of the most critical challenges for emerging GPs. It's the key to capturing an LP's attention and building the relationships that will define your fund. That's why Carta is excited to invite you to an exclusive webinar, Building a Pitch Deck That LPs Can't Ignore, led by Michael Lightman from Hate Your Deck.
How Investors Think, and the Mistakes that Kill Your Deck
April 16th at 10am PT / 1pm ET
In this session, we'll challenge everything you think you know about your deck. We'll show you the four essential sections that go into every successful deck, and the four storytelling mistakes that can kill an LP's ability to connect with your content.You'll walk away with a powerful new framework for deck building that will forever change how you approach your fundraising narrative.
With your new deck framework in place, it’s time to build a narrative that is authentic and unforgettable. This session will help you:
Understand what a story is and how to guarantee you're telling one.
Discover your unique story and find what truly differentiates your fund.
This series is designed to be interactive and equip you with the tools to build a deck that doesn't just present information, but tells a compelling story that resonates deeply with LPs.
Come ready to participate with your deck!
Who is Mike Lightman?
From Peace Corps volunteer to co-founder of Big Idea Ventures - a $50M VC fund - Mike Lightman has worn every hat: startup ecosystem architect, managing partner, government policy advisor, and a driving force for both Urban Future Lab's clean tech revolution and the World Bank’s infoDev global initiative. In under three years, he's used his storytelling superpower to become the secret weapon for over 1,000 entrepreneurs and 400 fund managers, from first-time founders to those managing $200M in AUM. His clients don't just turn muddled positioning into magnetic, narrative presentations; they also get strategic clarity that transforms how they see themselves and how investors understand them
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