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Pitch Deck – Slide 9-12 – Financials, Ask & Use of Funds, Vision: Closing Strong
Master the final slides of your pitch deck (2025): Financial projections for 3-5 year models, fundraising ask amount and timing, use of funds allocation breakdown, cap table and dilution (12-20% seed standard), vision statement that inspires, real examples closing successfully.…
Pitch Deck – Slide 6-8 – Business Model, Traction, Team: The Money Slides
Master slides 6-8 of your pitch deck (2025): Revenue model with unit economics, traction metrics (MRR, CAC, LTV), team credibility signals, real examples from Airbnb Stripe Slack, how investors evaluate founders, proof points that close deals, Series A vs seed…
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Pitch Deck 101: The 12-Slide Template Every Investor Expects
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Data Privacy & Compliance: GDPR, CCPA, India DPA
Complete data privacy guide 2025: GDPR fines €10 million or 2% annual revenue (tier 1 violations), €20 million or 4% revenue (tier 2), CCPA penalties $2,663-$7,988 per violation (2025 adjusted rates), India DPA fines ₹10,000-₹250 crore depending on breach type,…
Employment Contracts: Offer Letter + Service Agreement
Complete employment contract guide 2025 India: offer letter + service agreement templates, 10 essential clauses, IP assignment (mandatory all roles), confidentiality (enforceable indefinitely), non-compete (unenforceable post-employment per Section 27 Contract Act), probation 3-6 months standard, gratuity after 5 years continuous…
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Complete founder agreement guide 2025 India: lawyer costs ₹5000 (template only) to ₹27998 (full drafting + consultation), standard 4-year vesting/1-year cliff (25% at cliff, 1/48 monthly), good leaver vs bad leaver mechanics, 12 essential clauses, IP assignment, dispute resolution (mandatory…
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