Ascher: Pitch decks have replaced business plans as the de facto standard
Brian Ascher · 20VC: How Both Founders & GPs Should Construct Their Pitch, Why VCs Are Eternal Optimists & What Makes The Best Post-Investment VC/Founder Relationship with Brian Ascher, Partner @ Venrock · May 31, 2017 · at 6:16
Brian Ascher, partner at Venrock, advises founders on pitch deck construction and fundraising strategy.
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“So my first advice is to have slides. They're not only useful for fundraising, but the PowerPoint deck has become the de facto business plan. It can substitute for your mission statement, vision statement, etc. Like, there's never not a good time to have a good short deck about your company.”
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