Pitch Deck Coach for Early-Stage Startups
I’m Malcolm Lewis. I created the Sequoia Pitch Deck Template and spent years coaching founders on pitch decks and startup storytelling.
I’m no longer taking on clients, but my best resources are here, free, for founders building a deck that answers the questions investors actually ask.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. I’m no longer taking on pitch deck coaching clients. I’ve kept the site online because the templates and resources continue to be useful to founders — they come out of 7 startups as founder or executive, 5 exits including a $1B IPO, and years of coaching.
Start with the Pitch Deck Template. It covers the core questions most early-stage investors expect a pitch deck to answer.
Yes. I originally created the version of the Sequoia pitch deck framework that became widely circulated online. You can read the background and see the template here.
Yes. The resources on this site are available free for founders to use.
Testimonials
"Raised $3.5M in 4 weeks. Malcolm leveled up our deck from a brain dump to crystal clear value."
Edward Wu
Dropzone AI
"Malcolm is a wizard at cutting through clutter and reframing for maximum impact."
Joel Toledano
ex-Amazon
"He pushed us to craft a sharper, more compelling story. We're now fully ready for investors."
Thomas Willomitzer
Last.fm
"Malcolm's depth of engagement was remarkable. Managed the process perfectly."
Guelay Bilen-Rosas
AyrFlo
"Malcolm helped us achieve in days what I couldn't in years. A game-changer."
Stefano Sanchini
4URSPACE
"Malcolm brings rare strategic insight and genuine commitment."
Seymur Rasulov
Whelp
"Brutal honesty and sincere empathy. Malcolm transformed our pitch."
Scott Morris
Intelligent PropulsionAI
"Went from 'pretty okay' to crisp and obvious value prop."
Stephen Bradley
NodeRelate
"Ability to quickly grasp nuances and craft an investor-focused presentation."
Samik Ghosh
Neutrinos
"Consolidated our story into a simple narrative in a short turnaround."
Jared Starin
Collectibles Showcase
"Malcolm took the time to deeply understand our business."
Anup Anthony
Stealth
"Transformed our raw narrative into a crisp, data-driven convincing deck."
Kapil Gupta
Compiify
"Malcolm's insights were pure gold. A visionary professional."
Chris Brisson
Salesmsg
"Transformed our vision into a compelling deck in less than 3 weeks."
Mike Taylor
Teams4PM
"Emphasized both a concise framework and the importance of details."
Rundong Li
Videoster
"Strategic insights that reshaped how I communicated my vision."
June Han
EduPolaris AI
"Transformed our vague pitch into a compelling narrative."
Nikhil Bambi
Naralytics
"Invaluable outside view of our product and value proposition."
Doug Smith
Actual
"Very helpful insights and detailed suggestions. Great ROI."
Justin Latterell
Reffy
"Went from just OK to WOW in 10 days."
Frank Overton
Fascat
"Process and creativity led to a final product that surpassed expectations."
Keith Smith
Me4U
"Seasoned expert—thoughtful, strategic, and polished."
Felix Ramos
Stealth
"Helped us clarify our vision and craft a compelling pitch."
Bruno Brasil
Stealth
"Rare strategic insight and genuine commitment."
Seymur Rasulov
Whelp