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It's a silly headline, implying that Powerpoint wizardry was the primary factor behind the raise. I suspect that companies with growth metrics like these could
by lafay 10y ago
It's a silly headline, implying that Powerpoint wizardry was the primary factor behind the raise. I suspect that companies with growth metrics like these could walk in with pitch decks that look like chicken scratch, or none at all, and get the same investment.
- lighttower 10y agoAbsolutely AGREE. In fact, I think the establishment (VCs, Angels, Media, wannabes?) should stop feeding the illusion that this stuff matters in anything but marginal cases. The commenter below who asked for a network graph is suggesting something that could put this debate on solid factual footing
- Terribledactyl 10y agoIt's like peacock plumage, the biggest, strongest bird is still going to "win" but you gotta look good doing it. Or yell at an intern to whip up some slides.