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Funding & Finance

Five Pitch Deck Red Flags That Make Seed VCs Pass—and How to Fix Each One

Seed investors frequently reject pitch decks for common reasons such as leading with technology instead of a customer problem, signaling part-time commitment, vague market sizing, or an overly long deck. This article details these red flags and offers concrete, evidence-based fixes to help founders improve their presentations.

Sofia Reyes·October 23, 2026
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Founder Playbook

Founder Equity Dilution: The Four Mechanisms That Shrink Your Stake and the Terms That Decide How Much

Founder equity dilution occurs through four primary mechanisms: new investor shares, option pool expansion, convertible instrument conversion, and anti-dilution provisions. Understanding and modeling these on your cap table is crucial for negotiating terms that protect your stake.

Marek Kowalski·October 23, 2026