The 6 Startup Pitches Every Founder Needs
Most founders only create one pitch deck, and it costs them investors.
In this video, I’ll show you the six pitches every startup founder needs to win funding. From your 3-minute competition pitch to your self-guided deck for investors to read on their own, each version has a specific purpose. Skip one, and you risk losing the deal.
You’ll learn:
✅ Why different contexts demand different pitches
✅ The right length and structure for each type of pitch
✅ How to avoid the common mistake of using the wrong deck at the wrong time
✅ How to build a self-guided deck that actually gets read
By the end, you’ll know exactly how to tailor your message whether you’re on stage, in a meeting, or in an investor’s inbox.
Want to go deeper? Join my Pitch Deck Alchemy workshop for a 90-minute masterclass on designing a deck that gets you funded: https://founderquest.com/pitch-deck-alchemy
Read the Blog: https://ftb.bz/124B
Watch the Video: https://ftb.bz/124V
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The 6 Startup Pitches Every Founder Needs
Most founders only create one pitch deck, and it costs them investors.
In this video, I’ll show you the six pitches every startup founder needs to win funding. From your 3-minute competition pitch to your self-guided deck for investors to read on their own, each version has a specific purpose. Skip one, and you risk losing the deal.
You’ll learn:
✅ Why different contexts demand different pitches
✅ The right length and structure for each type of pitch
✅ How to avoid the common mistake of using the wrong deck at the wrong time
✅ How to build a self-guided deck that actually gets read
By the end, you’ll know exactly how to tailor your message whether you’re on stage, in a meeting, or in an investor’s inbox.
Want to go deeper? Join my Pitch Deck Alchemy workshop for a 90-minute masterclass on designing a deck that gets you funded: https://founderquest.com/pitch-deck-alchemy
Read the Blog: https://ftb.bz/124B
Watch the Video: https://ftb.bz/124V
119. Pre-Sell Before You Build: Avoid Costly Startup Mistakes — with David Hirschfeld
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119. Pre-Sell Before You Build: Avoid Costly Startup Mistakes — with David Hirschfeld
Pre-Sell Before You Build: Avoid Costly Startup Mistakes — with David Hirschfeld
Most startups fail because they build something no one wants.
In this episode of Feel the Boot, I talk with David Hirschfeld, founder of Tekyz and creator of the Launch First method, about how to flip the script and pre-sell your product before you build it.
We explore how high-fidelity mockups, early customer conversations, and focused problem validation can help founders avoid wasting time, money, and effort on products that miss the mark.
If you’re an early-stage founder, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you test, sell, and refine your idea before writing a single line of code.
What you’ll learn:
✅ Why most startup products fail
✅ How to pre-sell using mockups
✅ When to raise capital—and when NOT to
✅ The difference between building what you want vs. solving real problems
✅ Why narrowing your focus is critical in the early stages
Thinking about raising capital?
Take my free 5-question quiz to see if you’re fundable:
https://ftb.bz/fundable
Connect with David Hirschfeld:
Website: https://tekyz.com/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/tekyzinc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhirschfeld/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dmhirschfeld
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tekyzinc
Want more from this episode?
Read the full blog: https://ftb.bz/119B
️ Watch the video: https://ftb.bz/119V
Related video: Watch my episode on pre-pivoting your startup: [Insert link here]
Chapters
00:00 Intro — Most founders build too soon
02:09 Why solving the right problem matters
06:37 The Launch First method explained
10:27 High-fidelity mockups that look real
15:17 Validating with real customer conversations
18:07 Pre-selling before you write code
21:42 Founder mindset mistakes to avoid
27:12 Why you shouldn’t raise capital too early
31:07 Real-world examples from David’s work
34:57 Final advice for early-stage founders
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Feel the Boot
The 6 Startup Pitches Every Founder Needs
Most founders only create one pitch deck, and it costs them investors.
In this video, I’ll show you the six pitches every startup founder needs to win funding. From your 3-minute competition pitch to your self-guided deck for investors to read on their own, each version has a specific purpose. Skip one, and you risk losing the deal.
You’ll learn:
✅ Why different contexts demand different pitches
✅ The right length and structure for each type of pitch
✅ How to avoid the common mistake of using the wrong deck at the wrong time
✅ How to build a self-guided deck that actually gets read
By the end, you’ll know exactly how to tailor your message whether you’re on stage, in a meeting, or in an investor’s inbox.
Want to go deeper? Join my Pitch Deck Alchemy workshop for a 90-minute masterclass on designing a deck that gets you funded: https://founderquest.com/pitch-deck-alchemy
Read the Blog: https://ftb.bz/124B
Watch the Video: https://ftb.bz/124V
