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Product Slide Pitch Deck Best Practices and Examples
Product Slide Pitch Deck Best Practices and Examples

Build a standout product slide that demonstrates your offering’s features, benefits, and value while showing how it stands apart from the competition.

By Stéphane Nasser| February 5, 2025
Solution Slide Pitch Deck Best Practices and Examples
Solution Slide Pitch Deck Best Practices and Examples

Showcase your innovative solution with a slide that explains how your product uniquely addresses critical challenges and provides real-world value.

By Stéphane Nasser| February 5, 2025
How to find startup ideas
How to find startup ideas

Where do startup ideas come from? Is there a process? How does one even conceive of a startup idea? More importantly, how do you assess it?

By Shaun Gold| February 2, 2025
Evaluating competition as a VC
Evaluating competition as a VC

Venture capital is in the business of disruption. Naturally, the job of an investor necessarily includes evaluating how new startups will compete with existing incumbents. Learn how VCs think about competition in an uncertain environment.

By Shaun Gold| January 29, 2025
Judah Taub: From Leading Data at a $20 Billion Hedge Fund to Running Hetz Ventures, a $300 Million Venture Fund
Judah Taub: From Leading Data at a $20 Billion Hedge Fund to Running Hetz Ventures, a $300 Million Venture Fund

Judah Taub, co-founder of Hetz Ventures, a $300M Israeli VC fund, shares insights on identifying market gaps, evaluating founders, and navigating seed-stage investments. He discusses reducing sales lead times, negotiating with corporations, and leveraging data for smarter decisions. Plus, he explores the concept of local maxima in business growth and his journey of writing a book.

By Harrison Faull Judah Taub| January 26, 2025
How to build a standout brand for your startup
How to build a standout brand for your startup

A strong brand silently attracts leads and builds trust, acting as your silent salesperson. It's your best asset as an early-stage startup. here's how you can build a standout brand from scratch.

By Max Fleitmann| January 21, 2025
13 Cold Email Examples Sent to VC Investors
13 Cold Email Examples Sent to VC Investors

They are all 100% real, they've all been sent via OpenVC. These examples are amongst the best we've seen. This is an excellent material to find inspiration when writing your own cold email to investors.

By Stéphane Nasser| January 18, 2025
Jens Lapinski: From Founding $200m Angel Fund to Backing 100x Return with One Investment Every Week
Jens Lapinski: From Founding $200m Angel Fund to Backing 100x Return with One Investment Every Week

This is episode 16 of the OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Jens shares insights on identifying high-potential startups and managing a fast-paced investment strategy. He discusses strategic exits, coaching founders, and navigating challenges in early-stage ventures. Plus, he reveals the secret behind Angel Invest’s success and lessons from missed opportunities.

By Harrison Faull Jens Lapinski| January 12, 2025