We get on a call and we run through your deck slide by slide. We give you unfiltered feedback on it and whether you will have a shot with investors.

It's quite likely you have done the basics wrong or there is an issue with your business model. We can get into that if you want.

There is very little we can't talk about. If we don't know we tell you and don't lie.

It's also a great way to figure out if you want more hands on help from us.

You leave the call with a clear action plan to improve your deck.

In my experience, yes. I've seen a couple of pretty good decks in my time, but yeah, 99.9% it does. But I'm not going to be all judgy yet. Maybe you're the exception.

Get on a call and know for sure. No matter how good it is, it can always be better. But then, you know that already. You wouldn't be here otherwise.

No one was born knowing how to raise money. And it's a pointless skill unless you need money.

Here are the main reasons why decks are rubbish:

• You know too much: You want to share every detail and you get paralysed
• You assume too much prior knowledge: People don't understand the basics
• You don't take it seriously: Decks take time to write. Often founders just don't put in the work
• You have a speciality background: It's obvious when an engineer writes a deck. All tech and zero sales
• You don't know your business: You simply haven't thought about your business model, your GTM, why the timing is right etc. Investors expect you to have all the answers
• How you communicate isn't structured: No one want to read a wall of bullet points and stupid clip art. You need to be structured and that's a skill

Because I know nothing about your business, but I know what investors want. I'm fresh eyes that knows more than you do.

I don't care how much time you have spent on your deck to date. If it sucks I'll tell you to do it again, and what you need to improve.

I know how to explain startup stuff, and can help you focus on the right points, not the ones you 'thought' mattered.

LOL. In my experience, totally not! There are very few people who know how to actually write a deck and that includes investors.

The only reason I know more than you do is I blew a lot of time learning for a number of years.

It's pretty simple:

• You pay
• You send your deck
• You pick a time to chat
• You get a whole lot of insight
• You can book another call

Other than listen?

• Send your deck
• Book a call
• Listen, learn and improve
• Go be a bad ass

• One on one time
• Crap load of insight into your business model
• Understand how investors think, so how you need to communicate
• Recorded call
• Guide for how to hug trees. Obviously not...

Yes. I automatically record every call on Zoom unless you specifically ask me not to as I regularly get asked "do you have a recording, btw?".

I normally delete them every few weeks to clear save space on my drive. If you want a copy of the call so you don’t have to take notes, just let me know and I’ll send you the file over wetransfer after the call.

No. You’re buying my time, buddy!

If you want me to blow time reviewing stuff then book extra time and email me to let me know that's what you want me do.

You might think I will blow a tonne of time looking at your pitch deck to understand anything, and that's actually a fair assumption. Point is, if your deck takes more than a few minutes to read it's not working!

Not really. Just have your deck to hand.

Best is to just pull together a list of big questions you have to make sure I cover what you want. What you say are issues are normally just the start. I'll likely find bigger ones fast you aren't aware of.

Don’t worry about having to do this though. I know what I’m doing and I will tell you what you need to know depending on your situation.

Serious and real founders:

• You have a deck done (obviously)
• You are raising money
• Want no BS, direct, actionable help
• You've raised before, but know you need someone smart to go over as 'you know too much'
• You haven't raised before and know you are clueless
• Want to be better and know feedback is not personal, but a learning opportunity to help close this fucking round... finally

Yes. This is the main thing I do on this site. If you have budget then feel free to book a call to see what I know and have me help you fix it after.

• No snowflakes
• Don't like the truth
• Want things wrapped in flowery language

NDAs are BS as no one ever gets sued on them. Never ask an investor for one. 

I've written a long blog on this topic. Read: Non disclosure agreements (NDA) for startup fundraising don’t matter

Trust me, nothing you have is actually confidential, let alone interesting. 

The only time I've signed one for a good reason was that I was advising on an acquisition for a large exit.

It's normally n00bs that ask this question. 

I will sign an NDA if I'm redoing your deck. I can't be bothered with the hassle for a one hour call.

You can reschedule the call up to 24 hours in advance. I’m not dealing with people who cancel 10 minutes before the call.

It costs me money when you book a call. If you plan on cancelling, simply don’t book a call with me! I’m not interested in spending time refunding you etc.

I’m currently based in London, though I normally travel (Corona…).

Most of my clients are in America and Canada though.

Whilst in Europe I am available for calls between 12 midday to 2am GMT.

I work with startup founders, investors, financial advisers, lawyers and others in the startup and investing world.

Most of my clients are in their 30-50s and have actually raised before. Of course, I do the 'kids' all the time too. It's actually easier teaching a clean slate with an open mind.

Clients are from everywhere from the US to New Zealand, though most are in the US.

Yes, of course.

I wouldn't have a business if founders didn't trust me.

I charge $300 per hour to $2,000 per day.

If you want more time, you just book another session.

If you then want a lot more help, I can help too.