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I Reviewed 50 Startup Pitch Decks. Here’s What They Keep Getting Wrong.
Focused on early stage startups (ideation to seed+), here's the most common breakdowns and advice provided reviewing pitch deck submissions.
Aug 5
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Ben Yoskovitz
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July 2025
How to Avoid the 5 Biggest MVP Mistakes
The Minimum Viable Product is so misunderstood, but so important to get right.
Jul 22
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Ben Yoskovitz
32
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Did AI Kill the Lean Startup?
Of course not. AI should supercharge core Lean Startup principles, which remain fundamental to building successful startups.
Jul 8
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Ben Yoskovitz
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June 2025
The Great Pitch Deck Review: Send Me Your Pitch Deck
Send me your pitch deck and I'll provide feedback for free.
Jun 24
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Ben Yoskovitz
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The 10-Step Playbook for Founders When Considering a Micro-Exit
A comprehensive guide to selling your startup by Adam McIsaac, including examples and case studies.
Jun 3
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Ben Yoskovitz
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Adam
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May 2025
Venture Studios Aren't in the Business of Building Ventures, They're in the Business of Exiting Them
Venture studios win by driving cash on cash returns, ideally faster than typical investors.
May 20
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Ben Yoskovitz
10
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9 Early Metrics That Predict PLG Success (and How to Track Them)
Ben Williams from PLGeek and I share a deep dive perspective on key metrics to track and why for driving Product-Led Growth. (#96)
May 6
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Ben Yoskovitz
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Ben Williams
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April 2025
Product Managers Aren't Growth Bystanders
Alistair Croll and I write a shared post on the biggest issue with product management today: giving up on growth. (#95)
Apr 22
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Ben Yoskovitz
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Alistair Croll
13
The Art and Science of Good Decisions: Balancing Instinct and Data
Instincts (including domain expertise + taste) may be the "new" moat needed to win.
Apr 8
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Ben Yoskovitz
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OMTM vs. NSM: Why You Need Both to Drive Startup Growth
Sean Ellis and Ben Yoskovitz write about two key startup concepts: The One Metric That Matters and the North Star Metric.
Apr 1
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Ben Yoskovitz
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Sean Ellis
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March 2025
The Power of Micro-Exits: My Story Building & Selling Robin
Part 2 in a series on micro-exits and how to do them successfully. A play-by-play of how Adam McIsaac sold Robin.
Mar 25
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Adam
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A Deep Dive on Product Roadmaps
Everything you ever wanted to know about product roadmaps, through a survey, to learn about prioritization, stakeholder management, tools, AI and more.
Mar 11
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Ben Yoskovitz
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