Launch Deck Blog

What we've picked up running an agency: pitch decks, fundraising, branding, storytelling.

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How to Nail Your Market Sizing Slide (Without Making Up Numbers)

May 14, 2026

Fundraising
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Pre-Seed vs. Seed Pitch Deck: What Changes (and What Doesn't)

May 10, 2026

Fundraising
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Should You Use AI to Build Your Pitch Deck? (Honest Take from People Who Build Decks for a Living)

May 8, 2026

Business
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Best Free Tools for Building a Pitch Deck in 2026

May 6, 2026

Design
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What Investors Actually Look for in a Pitch Deck (We Asked 100+ of Them)

May 5, 2026

Fundraising
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How to Structure Your Pitch Deck Narrative (3 Frameworks That Actually Work)

May 3, 2026

Fundraising
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10 Pitch Deck Design Tips That Actually Make a Difference

April 21, 2026

Design
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The 10 Most Common Pitch Deck Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)

March 19, 2026

Fundraising
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How Long Does It Take to Build a Pitch Deck? (The Honest Timeline)

March 3, 2026

Fundraising
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What Goes on Your Last Slide? (Hint: Not "Thank You")

March 2, 2026

Design