Great context! "Founders often copy the tactic without understanding the leverage behind it" is a valid point. a famous founder can skip the deck because their reputation already answers many of the investor’s questions. For first-time founders, clarity and reducing friction are much more valuable than trying to look unconventional.
The founders skipping the deck usually have a track record that does the deck’s job for them: copying the tactic without the credibility behind it leaves you with neither.
The deck is the “one thing” for founders.
Great context! "Founders often copy the tactic without understanding the leverage behind it" is a valid point. a famous founder can skip the deck because their reputation already answers many of the investor’s questions. For first-time founders, clarity and reducing friction are much more valuable than trying to look unconventional.
The founders skipping the deck usually have a track record that does the deck’s job for them: copying the tactic without the credibility behind it leaves you with neither.
Investors don't reward creativity in a deck, they reward how fast they can understand the business.